Stories about Politics from August, 2015
Muhammadiyah Wants Indonesia be a Key Player in the World
With a large population and abundant resources, the Islamic group Muhammadiyah wants to push Indonesia to emerge as a key player in the world.
Can Talking About Trash Drive Political Change in Lebanon?
A political movement is coalescing around Lebanese citizens' indignation at their government's cavalier attitude towards garbage disposal.
Puerto Rico Defaults on Its Debt for the First Time in Its History
As the government quickly runs out of cash, the future looks uncertain.
Disappeared Gambian Journalist Slammed With Sedition Charge
"It seems the whole nation is behind bars," wrote one Facebook user on the disappearances of multiple journalists in The Gambia. Although facing charges, Abdoulie Ceesay's whereabouts remain unknown.
Mexico: “We Are the Problem Because We Disturb the Government and the Narcos”
“How many journalists have been murdered, and what has come of it? How many students, activists, and human rights defenders have been killed, picked up, or disappeared?"
Israel Appoints Former Leader of West Bank Settlers as New Ambassador to Brazil
Dayan publicly opposes the two-state solution and has previously told the press that ‘those who do are either naïve or liars'.
A Fistful of Viral Video Stars from Central Asia
A bad rapper, a toddler conductor, a horse-loving President, football's most violent team and a man whose name is not Jimmy.
‘Films for Action’ Website Shares List of Top 100 Documentaries ‘We Can Use to Change the World’
After years of promotion and reviews of documentaries devoted to social change, the site Films for Action released a list of what they consider to be the 100 most influencial and provocative. From critiques to manistream media to the corporate world, passing through the ideas and solutions proposed in and by...
#NepalQuake: When Human Trafficking Is not Earth-Shattering And More Needs To Be Done
Post-earthquake, an overwhelmed Nepali state struggles to develop a long-term vision to tackle the vultures of human trafficking within and beyond its borders.
Selfie Empowerment: Russian Communists Want Your Lenin Selfies
Young Russian Communists want to make Lenin hip again—so they're proposing a flashmob campaign that involves taking selfies with Lenin statues.
Russia's Mustachioed Corruption
A day after Putin's press secretary wed, Russia’s most famous anti-corruption activist has published evidence that Dmitry Peskov wears a wristwatch worth at least $620,000.
Indians Blast Facebook Over Broken Community Standards
"What the **** are community standards if they cannot take down a page purely abusive in nature, harassing a woman using her photos and other personal details?"
Malaysia’s #AtTheEdge Campaign Challenges Media Censorship
"At a time when there are more questions than answers available regarding the financial scandal, the Ministry’s action appears to be a self-serving draconian attempt at shutting up inquisitive Malaysians."
Kenyans Put Obama's Visit Under the Microscope
Kenyans analyzed everything from the hug between Obama and Kenyan President Uhuru to Obama's call to respect gay rights.
Hong Kong Stages ‘Breast Walk’ to Protest Police and Judicial Absurdity
Can a protester really assault a policeman with her breasts?
