Las Malvinas: Prince William should focus on polo
Las Malvinas aka the Falklands is one of the last available theaters available to the Brits for flag waving and displays of military-style jingoism. They’ve been upping the ante lately.…
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Citizen Poet project sends Vladimir Putin a message
Increasing numbers of Russians are fed up with Vladimir Putin’s power games, with rampant corruption and the slow pace of reform. After the ‘gap years’ with stand-in Dmitry Medvedev, Putin’s…
Song Byeok: N. Korean artist paints Kim Jung il in drag
What comes to mind when you mention “art” and “N. Korea” in the same sentence is propaganda – art that venerates Great Leader, glorious military victories, joyous workers and racial…
The Law in These Parts: difficult truths about Israeli justice
The Israeli film The Law in These Parts, was awarded Best Documentary at the 2011 Jerusalem Film Festival and the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film…
Brock U study links low IQ with racism, prejudice
A Brock University study has come up with findings guaranteed to ignite a few fires on the net. Put in the most basic terms the research finds that people who…
Brock U study: right-wingers less intelligent, more prejudiced?
A Brock University study on intelligence has come up with findings guaranteed to ignite a few fires on the net. Put in the most basic terms the research finds that…
P183: Russian graffiti artist draws Banksy comparison
A Russian graffiti artist P183 aka “Bankski” to some, has been doing what is being described by as Banksy-like murals around Moscow. Such comparisons though aren’t particularly helpful. P183 could…
Âlâ magazine: is ‘Islamic fashion’ un-Islamic?
There is a degree of hypocrisy when it comes to Islam and its relationship with fashion. There has been an explosion of websites, magazines, fashion houses and events that showcase…
South Africa: interracial poster generates heat
Even with apartheid gone racial sensitivities still run deep in South Africa. There is nothing like a provocative photo to trigger a reaction. A political poster put out by the…
Siberia: toys and dolls stage Russian mini-demo
Russians unhappy with rigged elections and the prospect of the return of Tzar Vlad don’t always have it easy making their objections known, especially if they happen to live in…
CasaPound: Ezra Pound’s daughter defends fascist papa
Top: Ezra Pound/Mary de Rachewiltz The daughter of the American poet, Ezra Pound, is demanding that the Italian extremist organization CasaPound stop using her father’s name. Mary de Rachewiltz was…
Breivik’s manifesto 2083 to be adapted for stage by Cafe Teatret
The manifesto of Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik is headed for a dramatic makeover. The artistic director of the Copenhagen based Cafe Teatret, Christian Lollike, has plans to adapt…
Loomit and year of ‘Germany in India’
The German graffiti artist Mathias Koehler aka Loomit has been working in India under the aegis of the year of “Germany in India”. Graffiti artists Zebster, Tasso and Wok have…
Rick Perry’s misguided ‘Islamic terrorist’ spin re Turkey
As though we need any more proof that American politics on the right risks a descent into unhinged nuttiness, up steps Rick Perry with his wisdom on Turkey. Perry, who…
Murdoch tweets target Google, White House and Silicon Valley
Rupert Murdoch has had his hands full of late. He has been exploring his ‘human side’ with a Twitter account. No coincidence of course that he has taken to a…