The Borders of Dissent
Efforts to contain protests inevitably create boundaries—and raise questions about restricting free speech.
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What Does Pussy Riot Mean in Russian?
How does a protest that wouldn't turn a head in the West manage to distract Putin, unnerve the Orthodox church and pick at the scab of Russia's gender politics? A Western scholar just back from Russia explains the Pussy Riot phenomenon.
China Overreacting to Fears of Arab-Spring Style Uprising
China’s repressive efforts to prevent its own Arab Spring, which included detaining renowned and outspoken artist Ai Weiwei — who was released Wednesday — just may be way overblown.
Media-Savvy Protesters Float Their Cause in Mainstream
Professor says today's media are more willing to explore reasons behind the demonstrations.