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Make your own post!Unjust, Surreal, Sublime, Ridiculous (USSR): Anti-Extremism Laws In Modern Russia
The Kremlin doesn't want you to listen, watch, or access dissent.
"Girls"-Illustrated 13 Virtues Of Benjamin Franklin
Ben Franklin's words to live by lived by Hannah & Co. (Or not.)
Gang Sentenced To 58 Years In Prison For Killing Gay Men In ... Moscow?!
What this verdict means for the struggle for LGBT rights in Russia.
8 Sochi Medal Winners Who Had To Change Citizenship To Compete
For love of country.
The Most Thrilling Cross-Country Olympic Relays Since 1992
The relay race is a marquee event in cross-country skiing at the Olympics. We've seen some thrilling finishes in recent history. Here are the most memorable of them, with medals won, or lost, by one second or less.
12 Reasons Why NBC's Olympics Coverage Sucks. #NBCFail
It's not just the tape delay. It's the overall experience. I stream everything because of #NBCfail.
10 Cold-Hearted Bastards Of Russian Literature
Forget Sochi, let's focus on what's really important: the Russian soul.
The Art Of An Olympic Boycott: Moscow 1980 Vs Sochi 2014
These are some mean posters, comrades.
Vladimir Putin's New Unlikely Allies: Prepare To Be Disappointed
The Russian President has made some new friends. Will they last?
Russia's Invisible Children, Adults
Russia's discriminatory anti-"propaganda" law is a poorly enforceable populist measure that will wither away. Will it help make the LGBT community more visible?
The ABCs Of #Sochi2014
The Winter Games in Sochi are here. The story's taken on a positive turn because Russia had so much to offer the world for the Olympics. Learn your ABCs here.
Why Russia's New Year's Celebrations Are Simply The Best
Joseph Stalin invented "New Year's Day," still celebrated as Russia's biggest holiday. Nearly half of 140 million Russians are also celebrating the "Old New Year" on January 13. What makes the Russian New Year the best in the world?
I See People: 31 Mass Protests Of '13 Ranked By Crowd Size
In 2013, people rallied in mass protests across the world, for many reasons. It was televised, shared, and rebuzzed. This countdown lists demonstrations of more than 13,000 participants.
Is Vladimir Putin Having A Best Year Ever?
An avalanche of stories about Vladimir Putin and Russia has been rocking the news boat in 2013. Since it's the 20th anniversary of Russia's Constitution, here are twenty factors--PR fluff mixed with serious stuff--that contributed to the Russian President's best year ever.
International Children's Books Heroes Every American Should Know
A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh and E.B. White's Stuart Little are among standard-mouse-bearers for recognition by American kids. But are there global characters Americans know too little about? There're thousands, of course, but here is a start:
Things To Remember About Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole was a marvel of a man. Here are eight things, one for each of his Oscar nominations, I'll miss about the actor who "raised hell -- and standards."
A Week Of Good News For Pussy Riot?
Vladimir Putin's fresh-off-the-griddle amnesty proposal looks promising for the jailed activists from Pussy Riot. Furthermore, today the Russian Supreme Court questioned their 2-year prison sentence.
Holiday Fashion From Italy: Thirteen Reasons To Like Murano Glass
The Murano glassblowers' craftsmanship is celebrated and copied (poorly) across the world. So what makes Venetian glass so special? #MuranoArtisans
Free Speech In Europe: Keep Bob Dylan Off Of This List
Bob Dylan is being sued for "racist" remarks in France, which is the latest high-profile fiasco in Europe's approach to addressing offensive and hurtful speech through criminalization and endless lawsuits.
Why Biathlon Should Be Your Favorite Olympic Sport
Shooting + cross-country skiing = watch this ish.