Farrah Karapetian: Accessory to Protest, 2011. A pamphlet widely distributed in Egypt during the spring revolt instructed demonstrators on eight items of “necessary clothing and accessories" for participation in protests展开全文
An interview with Zeng Jinyan. Zeng, born in 1983, is one of China’s leading human rights activists. She is also a social commentator and documentary film-maker: http://t.cn/zHIM3q6曾金燕/展开全文 原微博
Ali, 16 years old, student: “The West sees no problem in Syria, while we beg for their support, our children, friends and family are being punished, for no reason.” Ali is a member of an all-female fighting unit in the FSA (Free Syrian Army). Photography by Sebastiano Tomada展开全文
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” — Friedrich Nietzsche展开全文 原微博
“83 percent of Americans approve of Obama’s use of drones to kill people. And remember, the administration has refused to discuss its drone policies in detail so these people are supporting a policy they have no way of understanding[…]” — Harry Cheadle展开全文 原微博
Xiao Qinshan, a free speech advocate from Shenzhen, screamed from his wheelchair in front of the Nanfang Media Group compound in Guangzhou, China. January 9, 2013. Jonah M. Kessel.展开全文
From Government propaganda dept: every responsible work unit must demand that its department’s editors, reporters, and staff discontinue voicing their support for Southern Weekly online. 展开全文 原微博
Protest outside Southern Weekend in Guangzhou. This fellow led the crowd in chanting for democracy, press freedom, and human rights, says Weibo's @xiaohanrizhi展开全文
“Ask for work. If they don’t give you work, ask for bread. If they do not give you work or bread, then take bread.” — Emma Goldman, from Anarchism and Other Essays展开全文 原微博
Wuhan has created a militia unit that will provide 40 of its young chengguan with military training. I always worry about such militarisation. 🔗 网页链接展开全文 原微博
Residents of Wukan had previously petitioned the national government in 2009 and 2010 over the land disputes. Local Authorities took five resident representatives into custody in early December. Representative Xue Jinbo, died in police custody.展开全文 原微博
Wukan Residents said about 7,000 people attended Friday's memorial ceremony for local butcher Xue Jinbo, who before his death had been one of the village's representatives in tense negotiations with officials over land seizure.展开全文 原微博
