In support of ongoing four-day protests in Los Angeles’ Ports, Tom Morello, also known as guitarist for Rage Against The Machine Guitarist and as The Nightwatchman, has joined over 120 workers

Last month, we covered the story of the many artists who are facing beatings, arrest, and political repression in Belarus, the country that carries the unfortunate title of Europe’s last dictatorship.

Cecily McMillan walked out of Rikers today a free woman. And right away, her first act has been to raise the flag for those who remained behind, the women serving

Senior LRA commander Lt. Col. Opio Sam has surrendered today in the Central African Republic. A spokesman for the UPDF (Uganda People’s Defense Force) confirmed that Opio surrendered

Tibetan singer Gebey was freed by Chinese authorities on bail. While it remains unclear as to whether charges will still be pending, he has as of now been returned to

On December 26, 1991, the Soviet Union was officially dissolved, and ceased to exist. 23 years later, Belarus’s dictatorship continues to rule as though the Iron Curtain never fell. A

Tomorrow, at 5:00 pm local time, (9:00 GMT) Brazil will kick off its World Cup against Croatia, at São Paulo’s Arena Corinthians. But an image more shocking than any goal

Filmmakers Austin Peck and Anneliese Vandenburg spent three years living with and filming Kenya’s street kids, making the acclaimed film Tough Bond, which is named after the industrial strength glue

Jon Oliver gets ahold of Assad’s iTunes playlist, has Right Said Fred redo their hit with anti-Assad lyrics. Priceless.

“China’s persecution aimed at activist-artists must stop,” said The Voice Project’s executive director Hunter Heaney in a statement issued on Wednesday, June 4, following the recent detention of the Chinese born