Russian journalist Oksana Chelysheva describes the brutal treatment of political activists and musicians carried out by the “Extremism Prevention Centre”, which attempts to create a culture of acquiescence and fear. This article was originally published by Free Muse on April 30, 2014.
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In today’s Curated Cartoon at Sampsonia Way Magazine, Italian artist Gianfranco Uber pokes fun at the rapidity and unprecedented act of joint canonization carried out by Pope Francis.
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Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo writes from Washington, D.C. about a curious new advertising campaign with mysterious funders that’s calling for a revision of Cuba-US relations.
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In today’s curated cartoon, Hassan Bleibel illustrates the precarious political landscape in Egypt as the former general Abdel Fattah al-Sisi runs for president.
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Sampsonia Way columnist Tarik Günersel gives a breakdown of PM Erdoğan’s recent crackdowns on press freedom, May 1 celebrations, and social media usage in Turkey.
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In this video interview with María López De León, she recounts her longstanding personal and professional dedication to the promotion of Latino arts, community, and culture. Ms. López is the Executive Director and a board member for the National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures. She was also nominated by President Obama to be a member for the National Council on the Arts in 2012.
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Israel Centeno, writer-in-residence with City of Asylum/Pittsburgh, recalls the “soundtracks” of his youth in Caracas and the power of music in evoking memories.
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