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51 Images Of The Most Beautiful Communist In The World
Celebrity Buzz Chilean student activist Camila Vallejo can distribute my wealth whenever she wants.
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Link: Libya: Was It Better Under Gaddafi?
http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-ea...
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Not even revolution can wave a magic wand and make all a country’s problems disappear. Libya’s transitional government is struggling to collect guns and secure the streets.
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30 Amazing Photographs And The Stories Behind Them
Culture Buzz Moving, tragic, awe-inspiring photos and the tales of how they came to be. Reuters released a year-end round up of their best photographs and had the photographers provide a sort of director's commentary. Compelling stuff.
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Libyan Rebels Thank Obama With A Big Sign
Politics Buzz Looks like Obama's found a group of folks who actually approve of him right now. (via thinkprogress.org)
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Google Maps Already Recognizing Libya’s New Government
Politics Buzz Google's map of Tripoli is already listing the city's Green Square by it's orignal pre-Khaddafy regime name, Martyrs' Square. (via maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com)
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Video: Juan Of The Dead: A Cuban Zombie Movie
The trailer for the scare comedy Juan of the Dead promises “a new revolution is about to break out.” Though no word on a U.S.release date yet. (via slashfilm.com)
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Video: DIY Rebellion In Libya
See how crafty rebels are using DIY to help their revolution put an end to Muammar Gaddafi's 41-year rule in Libya.
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Link: 5 Forgotten Revolutions That Created The Modern World
http://www.cracked.com/article_19251_5-forgotten-revoluti...
When it comes to revolutions, we’re quick to remember the big ones — the American, the French…
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Image: The Poodle Revolution
Vive la liberte! Most Standard Poodles are smart enough to know they've won already. Mini's and Toy's? Not so much! (Via)
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Video: Rap News: #Revolution
It's 2011 and amid a flurry of political leaks and revelations, revolutions have rolled across North Africa and The Middle East. Join your host Robert Foster for long overdue analysis of these events, asking the question that's on everyone's lips — where will revolution spark next? (Via)
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Image: The Proper Manifesto…Manifesto
Behold, the secrets of effective manifesto writing! Thanks to Kimberly Mok now you too can let the man know how you feel.
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Video: United States Strikes Libya
The United States, in concert with European air strikes, launched missiles into Libya today in an effort to enforce the United Nations no-fly zone and protect civilians from the regime of Muammar Gadaffi. Here is President Obama's statement on the strikes, codenamed Operation Odyssey Dawn.
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Video: Middle East Revolutions Narrated By Carl Sagan
This video gives me feelings. Warning: There are some graphic depictions from the protests. Keep fighting the good fight.
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Link: The Arab Revolutions of 2011 Are More Like Europe in 1848, Not 1989
http://www.slate.com/id/2285696/
Historical perspective on the wave of revolution.
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President Obama Comments On The Fall Of Mubarak
Culture Buzz President Obama makes his first comments following the departure of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, praising the peaceful protests which led to revolution by quoting Martin Luther King: “There’s something in the soul that cries for freedom.” A moving and inspirational speech marking a momentous day in history.
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Image: Why Mubarak Suddenly Stepped Down
The internet fells another misbehaving politician! For a repressive 82-year-old autocrat, Mubarak sure was fit, fun and classy. Happy Farewell Friday, Egypt!
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Video: Van Runs Over Dozens Of Protesters In Egypt
Horrifying amateur footage of a van plowing through a crowd of protesters in Cairo. Youtube posters say it's a “diplomatic van,” but the identity of the driver remains unknown.
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Unconventional Objects Used As Helmets During The Egyptian Protests
Politics Buzz Egyptians who want freedom will protect their head at all costs! Even if it means creating a makeshift helmet out of bread. Revolution feeds innovation! Tip of the hat to you, Egypt. [Ed note: You can now place the Yemen bread protester in any situation you please.]
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Image: Real Democratic Revolution vs. Fake Democratic Revolution
A picture is worth a thousand words! And if there are thousands of people… revolution is inevitable!
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Egypt
Politics Buzz January 25 marked the beginning of protests in Cairo, in which the Egyptian people revolted against 30-year President Hosni Mubarak and his regime. In an effort to stifle the discourse, Egypt has cut off the nation's access to the internet, further calling Mubarak's heavy-handed techniques into question.
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BBC Reporter Beaten and Tased by Egyptian Police
Culture Buzz Assad Sawey, bandaged and bloody, describes being beaten and shocked with cattle prods by Egyptian police while he was covering the mass uprising. He considers himself lucky, saying that other reporters were being rounded up by plain clothed authorities and taken to “somewhere unknown.”
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Stand Your Ground, Egyptian!
Politics Buzz Highlights from the pamphlet used by the people of Cairo in preparation for today's revolutionary protests.
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Video: Video Of Protester Being Shot In Egypt
Disturbing footage of a street protester being shot in Egypt. The condition and identity of the victim is unknown. They appear to have been participating in anti-government protests that have engulfed the Middle Eastern nation in the past few days. The Mubarak regime has imposed an internet and text messaging blackout in Egypt, presumably to stymie further organizing and prevent images such as these from sparking a Tunisia-style overthrow.
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Image: Zuckerberg Protester Banner
Revolution is rocking Tunisia, and some have speculated on how social media may have assisted the uprising. Now an unexpected revolutionary hero has emerged. (source, via)
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