Monthly Archives: September 2011

“Mastering of new trends in cultural development” and other smoke and mirrors activities in China

Gotta love the Chinese government. They — like many other political institutions — hide their real meaning behind other words. But at least others — journalists and human rights advocates — can translate the meaning for the rest of the … Continue reading

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Filed under Censorship, China, International News Coverage

Ethiopian journalist forced to flee after being named in a WikiLeaks cable

It was just a matter of time. Maybe now more people will pay attention to the damage done by the  release of names and sources in the Wikileaks cables. Reporter named in WikiLeaks flees amid crackdown on dissent The issue has … Continue reading

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Filed under Connections, Freedom of Information, International News Coverage

It ain’t just a border issue

To hear/read the U.S. media tell the story, one would think the narco-traffickers are all huddled around the US-Mexico border. (With occasional stories about something in Mexico City.) Well, the problem bigger than and more widespread than that. Thanks to Wikinarco.com … Continue reading

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Filed under Central America, Corruption, International News Coverage, Mexico