| Venezuela: Franklin Brito Dies After Several Hunger Strikes
 Franklin Brito, a farmer who had been on a hunger strike since July 2009, died from a respiratory arrest in a military hospital on Monday night. Brito had lived through several hunger strikes protesting the confiscation of his land. Venezuelans reacted to the announcement of his death through Twitter and blogs. >>Read more |
| China: Hidden village of Dafen produces 60% of world's oil paintings
 Just outside of Shenzhen (深圳) is a village you've probably never heard of: Dafen (大芬). It has recently swelled from a mere 300 residents to a bustling artist colony of over 8000 full-time artists who produce an incredible 60% of the world's oil paintings. >>Read more |
| Egypt: Utilizing Technology to Demand Accountability on Torture, Police Brutality
 The unfortunate emergency law in Egypt suspends personal rights and gives security forces unlimited power to unlawfully arrest, interrogate, and persecute anyone with unfavorable views. Perpetrators of police brutality and torture often go unpunished, but Egyptian bloggers and and tech savvy youth are not standing idly by.>>Read more |
| Malaysia: Racist Attack on Eve of Independence Day
On the eve of Malaysia's Independence Day, a story was reported on Facebook about an alleged racist attack by several teenagers. Here are some online reactions and reflections on racism in modern Malaysia. >>Read more
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| U.S.V.I.: The Effects of Earl
Hurricane Earl made its way across the U.S. Virgin Islands yesterday as bloggers continued to share their thoughts and experiences. Jamaican diaspora blogger Labrish, who "[has] been fortunate to travel to these islands several times", was concerned about her acquaintances there: "My thoughts go out to everyone living on the islands with hopes that Earl spares you too much damage and that Fiona, fast following in Earl's tracks, will bypass you." >>Read more
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