Stories about Weblog from November, 2015
If You Want to Know What #1in5Muslims Thinks, Don't Ask UK Newspaper The Sun
The British tabloid inspired the hilarious hashtag after twisting the results of an already dubious telephone poll into the Islamaphobic headline: "1 in 5 Brit Muslims' sympathy for jihadis".
How Manila Became a ‘Walking Dead’ City During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
Leaders from 21 nations arrived in Manila to attend an economic summit. As part of security measure, major roads were closed and flights were cancelled, which inconvenienced thousands of residents.
Zambian Journalist and Global Voices Contributor Gershom Ndhlovu Dies
Respected journalist Gershom Ndhlovu, whose worked to "leave a better Zambia for our children and their children", passed away over the weekend.
Molenbeek, the Complex Reality of a Community Vilified by the Media
In the heart of the Belgian capital lies Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, a low-income community with a connection to those suspected of carrying out the attacks on Paris and other acts of violence.
The Struggle of More Than One Thousand Cuban Immigrants Stranded in Central America
Some 1,500 Cubans are stranded at the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua after Nicaragua denies them entry, and violently turns them away alleging "violation of sovereignty."
Haitians Take to the Streets to Protest Elections Results
Haitians are claiming that the results of the country's recent elections are a sham, staging massive street protests that are quickly turning violent.
One Woman's Poem for Syrian Refugees—Including Her Cousin, Who Died Crossing the Mediterranean
“If I can create an empathetic bridge for them, through the poem, that that will create a really powerful success story.”
Amsterdam’s Sahand Sahebdivani and His Storytelling Phenomenon
In this two-part conversation with Global Voices, Sahand Sahebdivani talks about cultural encounters, female heroes in Persian mythology, the power of storytelling, and the idea of hybrids of cultural exchange.
Death Could Not Stop His Drive to Help Syria's Refugees
After dental student Deah Barakat was shot to death, his friends and family in the US made his dream of a dental clinic for Syrian refugees happen.
Following the Paris Attacks, Some Africans Wonder If All Human Lives Are of Equal Value
“I refuse to acknowledge that some human beings are more special than the rest of us,” one Facebook user said.
Women Recognized for Their Contributions to Sports
The International Olympic Committee recognized public figures and organizations that have promoted the participation of women in all areas of sports.
On Covering the Paris Attacks, and Other Thoughts on Journalism
"Landing in Paris a day after the attacks with 24 hours to tell a story. Go where? Talk to whom?" An Iranian journalist reflects on his craft and its context.
Taiwanese Netizens Make the Most of Chinese Users’ Brief Facebook Visit
"This is so counterproductive I almost died laughing. This whole thing simply helps Tsai Ing-wen's campaign"
Women at Work: The Collective Now Transforming Hip-Hop in Mexico
A multidisciplinary collective has successfully combated Mexico's stereotypes and faced gender discrimination in the art scene and in Mexican society more broadly.
More Than 100 Ex-Political Prisoners Win Parliament Seats in Historic Myanmar Election
About 10 percent of the winners in the election in Myanmar are former political dissidents who spent time in prison.
The Indian Sub-Continent’s Domestic Workers Deserve Much More Than This
Poor pay, lacking legal protections, abuse. That is the abysmal treatment that domestic workers often receive. But change is slowly but surely taking root, one house at a time.
Rastafari Rootzfest Celebrates Jamaica's Emancipation of Marijuana
The Rastafari Rootzfest -- Jamaica's first ever "educational ganja festival" -- is paving the way for the island to make its mark on the emerging global marijuana industry.
Revitalizing the Yekuana Language With an Academic Perspective
A Yekuana indigenous student prepares his senior thesis about the relation between orality, information, and communication technologies.
Who's Afraid of Simone de Beauvoir? How a National Exam Had Millions of Brazilians Talking About Gender
Feminists celebrated the national university entrance exam as it asked people to write about the persistence of violence against women. It was a sad day for the trolls.
China and Hong Kong's 0-0 Draw in World Cup Qualifier Is Steeped in Symbolism
Some Hong Kongers silently booed during the Chinese national anthem. Others saw a parallel between their football team's performance against China and efforts to combat Beijing's increasing intervention.
Social Media Movements Encourage Indian Women to Wear Their Saree Proudly
From #100SareePact to #SareeNotSorry, Indian women are celebrating the traditional garment online.