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What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter. Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela. The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody. The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany. ‘No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups. Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech. ‘Oxford University has no regard for black life’ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes. Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice. Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech. ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there. Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape. Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment. Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden. US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains. Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones. Egypt: the show is over Bassem Youssef and the Egyptian struggle for freedom of speech. La razón por la que la editorial universitaria Yale University Press no publicó las caricaturas danesas Joch Donatich, director de la editorial universitaria Yale University Press, explica y defiende su decisión de no incluir ilustraciones en el libro de Jytte Klausen. De activista Musulmán a defensor de la libertad de expresión: la historia de Ahmad Akkari y la controversia de la caricatura Danesa Katie Engelhart habla con Ahmad Akkari para averiguar por qué se disculpó con uno de los caricaturistas Daneses ocho años después de alimentar la furia mundial. Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism. Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters. The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge. Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge. The ‘Brandenburg test’ for incitement to violence In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court made history by ruling that, to merit conviction, the violence advocated must be intended, likely and imminent. By Jeff Howard. Periodista turco censurado clama por su libertad de expresión Kerem Oktem presenta una traducción de la columna de Hasan Cemal que el periódico Milliyet se reusó a publicar. How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world. La filosofía de expresión pública en China: ¿un caso de poca teoría? La postura del gobierno chino sobre la libertad de expresión está orientada por una compleja pero inteligente filosofía. Rogier Creemers hace un diagnóstico de lo que está en juego. El asunto del Southern Weekly: ¿Más cerca del sueño chino? 2013 comenzó dramáticamente en China con un confortamiento entre periodistas y las autoridades de propaganda del estado sobre una editorial de año nuevo drásticamente reescrita. Timothy Garton Ash introduce la versión original y la versión finalmente publicada. Can the treatment of animals be compared to Nazi concentration camps? Not in Germany, said the German courts. And the European Court of Human Rights agreed. Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin. El futuro de la libertad de expresión El activista de derechos humanos Aryeh Neier habla sobre el futuro de la libertad de expresión. Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech. Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‘Jude’ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech. Después de dos años, ¿sigue siendo primavera en Túnez? El 17 de diciembre de 2010 el vendedor ambulante tunecino Mohamed Bouazizi se inmoló -y comenzó la primavera árabe. A pesar de las presiones islámicas sobre la libertad de expresión y los derechos de las mujeres, Rory McCarthy continúa viendo una causa para la esperanza. The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed. Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind. Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain. What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims. ¿Sátira o sedición? Las caricaturas políticas en India El Caricaturista Indio Aseem Trivedi fue arrestado recientemente por cargos de sedición. Manav Bhushan discute cómo una sección arcaica del código penal de la India ha sido usado para silenciar a los críticos del gobierno. Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion. Combatting hate speech in the Turkish media The Hrant Dink Foundation has run the Media Watch on Hate Speech project since 2009 to counter racist and discriminatory discourse in Turkish press. Project coordinators Melisa Akan and Nuran Agan explain the initiative. Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial. La protesta de las Pussy Riot en una iglesia no fue más que disidencia políticav Olga Shvarova analiza la actuación de la banda de punk Pussy Riot contra el régimen de Putin en una iglesia de Moscú ¿Fue dicha actuación “vandalismo de odio religioso” o una expresión artística de disidencia política? Dispárale al bóer: ¿música de odio? En 2011, una corte surafricana prohibió la canción anti-apartheid Dispárale al bóer, luego de dictaminar que era un discurso de incitación al odio, escribe Nimi Hoffmann. The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot. La Iglesia Bautista de Westboro: ¿Derecho a la libertad de expresión? En 2011, el Tribunal Supremo de los EE.UU. se pronunció a favor del derecho de una Iglesia anti-homosexual a protestar en funerales militares. Un caso de Casey Selwyn. Japan: Korean ‘comfort women’ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‘Comfort Women’, writes Lee Yoo Eun. Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer. Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK. Un día en la vida de un científico del clima Un asesor sénior de la Canciller alemana Angela Merkel expresa que es cuestión de tiempo antes de que se asesine a un científico del clima, escribe Maryam Omidi. How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish. Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism. ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression Kazeboon: Egypt’s anti-military campaign In 2011, a group of young Egyptians organised public film screenings to expose military violence against civilians, writes Hebatalla Taha. El predicador contra la homosexualidad En Octubre del 2001, un predicador Cristiano Evangélico llamado Harry Hammond sostuvo un cartel diciendo “Paren la Inmoralidad, Paren la Homosexualidad, Paren el Lesbianismo.” Cuando Hammond se rehusó a detenerse, un policía lo arrestó. Timothy Garton Ash discute un caso ilustrativo. Does Salman Rushdie exist? «The one thing not at issue in the Jaipur controversy was some theologically motivated attack on the freedom of expression,» writes historian Faisal Devji. La huelga de hambre como libertad de expresión El año pasado, Anna Hazare, un indio de 74 años que lucha contra la corrupción, emprendió una huelga de hambre como una forma de presionar al gobierno para que promulgara una legislación anti-corrupción. ¿Debería protegerse la huelga de hambre como forma de libertad de expresión? Manav Ghushan y Katie Engelhart ofrecen contrastantes puntos de vista. The Berlin Twitter Wall v the Great Firewall of China In 2009, the Chinese authorities blocked access to the Berlin Twitter Wall from within China following a flood of tweets calling for an end to internet censorship, writes Judith Bruhn. Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi. When doing nothing is free expression In 2011, the Belarusian police arrested scores of people at a silent protest in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman looks at the case. The human microphone The Occupy Wall Street movement adopted «the human microphone» in response to its lack of a permit for the use of amplified sound on public property in New York City. The human microphone embodies the pluralistic nature of the movement itself and serves to enhance its message, writes Casey Selwyn. We are all journalists now Citizen journalism has transformed the media landscape. Suggest examples of good citizen journalism here. Han Han, el bloguero chino Con un número de lectores que sobrepasa los 300 millones, Han Han es una de las personalidades chinas más influyentes en Internet. Judith Bruhn ve su blog como un ejemplo de un ciudadano que de manera individual crea medios más abiertos y diversos en circunstancias difíciles. Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?
Free speech debates are more than ‘radicals’ vs ‘liberals’ Eric Heinze argues that the radicals and liberal grounds for free speech are not mutually exclusive.
What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter.
Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody.
The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany.
‘No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups.
Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech.
‘Oxford University has no regard for black life’ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes.
Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice.
Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech.
‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there.
Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape.
Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment.
Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden.
US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains.
Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones.
La razón por la que la editorial universitaria Yale University Press no publicó las caricaturas danesas Joch Donatich, director de la editorial universitaria Yale University Press, explica y defiende su decisión de no incluir ilustraciones en el libro de Jytte Klausen.
De activista Musulmán a defensor de la libertad de expresión: la historia de Ahmad Akkari y la controversia de la caricatura Danesa Katie Engelhart habla con Ahmad Akkari para averiguar por qué se disculpó con uno de los caricaturistas Daneses ocho años después de alimentar la furia mundial.
Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism.
Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters.
The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge.
Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge.
The ‘Brandenburg test’ for incitement to violence In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court made history by ruling that, to merit conviction, the violence advocated must be intended, likely and imminent. By Jeff Howard.
Periodista turco censurado clama por su libertad de expresión Kerem Oktem presenta una traducción de la columna de Hasan Cemal que el periódico Milliyet se reusó a publicar.
How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world.
La filosofía de expresión pública en China: ¿un caso de poca teoría? La postura del gobierno chino sobre la libertad de expresión está orientada por una compleja pero inteligente filosofía. Rogier Creemers hace un diagnóstico de lo que está en juego.
El asunto del Southern Weekly: ¿Más cerca del sueño chino? 2013 comenzó dramáticamente en China con un confortamiento entre periodistas y las autoridades de propaganda del estado sobre una editorial de año nuevo drásticamente reescrita. Timothy Garton Ash introduce la versión original y la versión finalmente publicada.
Can the treatment of animals be compared to Nazi concentration camps? Not in Germany, said the German courts. And the European Court of Human Rights agreed.
Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin.
El futuro de la libertad de expresión El activista de derechos humanos Aryeh Neier habla sobre el futuro de la libertad de expresión.
Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech.
Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‘Jude’ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech.
Después de dos años, ¿sigue siendo primavera en Túnez? El 17 de diciembre de 2010 el vendedor ambulante tunecino Mohamed Bouazizi se inmoló -y comenzó la primavera árabe. A pesar de las presiones islámicas sobre la libertad de expresión y los derechos de las mujeres, Rory McCarthy continúa viendo una causa para la esperanza.
The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed.
Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind.
Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain.
What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims.
¿Sátira o sedición? Las caricaturas políticas en India El Caricaturista Indio Aseem Trivedi fue arrestado recientemente por cargos de sedición. Manav Bhushan discute cómo una sección arcaica del código penal de la India ha sido usado para silenciar a los críticos del gobierno.
Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion.
Combatting hate speech in the Turkish media The Hrant Dink Foundation has run the Media Watch on Hate Speech project since 2009 to counter racist and discriminatory discourse in Turkish press. Project coordinators Melisa Akan and Nuran Agan explain the initiative.
Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial.
La protesta de las Pussy Riot en una iglesia no fue más que disidencia políticav Olga Shvarova analiza la actuación de la banda de punk Pussy Riot contra el régimen de Putin en una iglesia de Moscú ¿Fue dicha actuación “vandalismo de odio religioso” o una expresión artística de disidencia política?
Dispárale al bóer: ¿música de odio? En 2011, una corte surafricana prohibió la canción anti-apartheid Dispárale al bóer, luego de dictaminar que era un discurso de incitación al odio, escribe Nimi Hoffmann.
The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot.
La Iglesia Bautista de Westboro: ¿Derecho a la libertad de expresión? En 2011, el Tribunal Supremo de los EE.UU. se pronunció a favor del derecho de una Iglesia anti-homosexual a protestar en funerales militares. Un caso de Casey Selwyn.
Japan: Korean ‘comfort women’ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‘Comfort Women’, writes Lee Yoo Eun.
Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer.
Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK.
Un día en la vida de un científico del clima Un asesor sénior de la Canciller alemana Angela Merkel expresa que es cuestión de tiempo antes de que se asesine a un científico del clima, escribe Maryam Omidi.
How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish.
Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism.
ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression
Kazeboon: Egypt’s anti-military campaign In 2011, a group of young Egyptians organised public film screenings to expose military violence against civilians, writes Hebatalla Taha.
El predicador contra la homosexualidad En Octubre del 2001, un predicador Cristiano Evangélico llamado Harry Hammond sostuvo un cartel diciendo “Paren la Inmoralidad, Paren la Homosexualidad, Paren el Lesbianismo.” Cuando Hammond se rehusó a detenerse, un policía lo arrestó. Timothy Garton Ash discute un caso ilustrativo.
Does Salman Rushdie exist? «The one thing not at issue in the Jaipur controversy was some theologically motivated attack on the freedom of expression,» writes historian Faisal Devji.
La huelga de hambre como libertad de expresión El año pasado, Anna Hazare, un indio de 74 años que lucha contra la corrupción, emprendió una huelga de hambre como una forma de presionar al gobierno para que promulgara una legislación anti-corrupción. ¿Debería protegerse la huelga de hambre como forma de libertad de expresión? Manav Ghushan y Katie Engelhart ofrecen contrastantes puntos de vista.
The Berlin Twitter Wall v the Great Firewall of China In 2009, the Chinese authorities blocked access to the Berlin Twitter Wall from within China following a flood of tweets calling for an end to internet censorship, writes Judith Bruhn.
Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi.
When doing nothing is free expression In 2011, the Belarusian police arrested scores of people at a silent protest in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman looks at the case.
The human microphone The Occupy Wall Street movement adopted «the human microphone» in response to its lack of a permit for the use of amplified sound on public property in New York City. The human microphone embodies the pluralistic nature of the movement itself and serves to enhance its message, writes Casey Selwyn.
We are all journalists now Citizen journalism has transformed the media landscape. Suggest examples of good citizen journalism here.
Han Han, el bloguero chino Con un número de lectores que sobrepasa los 300 millones, Han Han es una de las personalidades chinas más influyentes en Internet. Judith Bruhn ve su blog como un ejemplo de un ciudadano que de manera individual crea medios más abiertos y diversos en circunstancias difíciles.
Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?