In the 1930s, the Soviet dictator Josef Stalin removed his political rivals and enemies from history. Literally: he had their images brushed out of photographs, their names removed from books. Those he didn’t like simply disappeared from public notice. Kim Jong Un and Mao Tse Tung similarly erased their opponents.
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Pushed to the Left and Loving It: China Must be Called to Task Over Human Rights Violations
Stephen Harper is visiting China for trade talks, and many believe that as the heads of the two countries meet, human rights issues must be addressed. Warning: These stories may be disturbing. – A vocal opponent of the government and an advocate for human rights, is routinely questioned. They also target his
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