POLITICAL DISSENT

Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Russians Online Speak Up: Bloggers Challenge the Kremlin

Influencers in Russia are stepping out of their usual makeup tips and fashion posts to voice strong criticism against the government. One popular beauty guru posted a message that called out the president and blamed him for problems like slow flood responses in Dagestan, mishandled livestock culls i

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Chinese artist under fire for old jokes

A Chinese artist known for poking fun at Mao Zedong is now staring down a prison sentence under a law that didn’t even exist when his controversial pieces were made. Sources report Gao Zhen was quietly tried in late March for “dishonoring national heroes and martyrs. ” Critics say this charge flips

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Iran's Bold Activist Faces Another Arrest Amid Growing Tensions

Iranian authorities arrested Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, along with other activists during a memorial service in Mashhad. This move has sparked international outrage, especially from the European Union, which is concerned about her health and the unjust nature of her detention. Th

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Protests or Terrorism? New Order Blurs the Line

A recent executive order has sparked concerns about the future of protests in the U. S. The order, titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, " seems to broaden the definition of domestic terrorism. This could lead to federal agencies investigating and prosecuting protes

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