Political activist El Sexto was detained six days ago by the Cuban authorities under the pretense of a common crime. In a candid and recent interview with blogger Yoani Sanchez, El Sexto discusses his artistic work and actions to engender free expression in Cuba.
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In this edition of “The Writer’s Block”, acclaimed poet Patricia Smith discusses her quest to reclaim her personal history, the power of personification, and how no topic is off limits.
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Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy was charged with corruption and influence peddling — and may face time in “the pound”.
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Nazeeha Saeed, who was imprisoned and tortured during the pro-democracy protests in 2011, discusses the state of journalism in Bahrain and her struggle for justice in this edition of The Freedom Chat.
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Cartoonist Maarten Wolterink highlights recent finds sewn into “the fabric of daily life” and reactions from retailers to these pleas for help.
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Cartoonist Hassan Bleibel on the US making the first move (again) in Iraq or a concerted move with Iran.
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On this Independence Day, Tarik Gunersel presents an arresting story about the pervasiveness of myths throughout society.
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