Face2Face Project – Portraits of Palestinians and Israelis doing the same job, posted together, in huge formats, in unavoidable places, on Israeli and Palestinian sides.

In a very sensitive context, we need to be clear. We are in favor of a solution for which two countries, Israel and Palestine would live peacefully within safe and internationally recognized borders. We hope that this project will contribute to a better understanding between Israelis and Palestinians. Face2Face Project.

Meanwhile, China has embarked on the most intense crackdown on free expression in years.

Overshadowed by news elsewhere in recent weeks, China has been rounding up writers, lawyers, and activists since mid-February, when calls began to circulate for protests inspired by those in the Middle East and North Africa. By now the contours are clear: according to a count by Chinese Human Rights Defenders, an advocacy group, the government [...]

Ebola Monkey Man scams Nigerian 419 Scammers

One of the funniest things I have ever read. "This site is dedicated to all the hardworking people who have either been scammed or annoyed by a Nigerian 419 Scam Artist. Oh, and relax, it's all in good fun." VISIT LINK: Ebola Monkey Man scams Nigerian 419 Scammers (tags: activism archive blog awesome blogs cool [...]

If It Was My Home – Visualizing the BP Oil Spill

Move the oil spill on your city to visualise its size in context. VISIT LINK: If It Was My Home – Visualizing the BP Oil Spill (tags: 2010 activism disaster environment geography google gis googlemaps infographics map maps mashup mashups news science visualisation visualization bp currentevents deepwaterhorizon ifitwasmyhome gulf oil …)

The Humble Indie Bundle (pay what you want for five indie games)

All of the games work great on Mac, Windows, and Linux. We didn't want to leave anyone out. There is no middle-man. You can rest assured that 100% of your purchase goes directly to the developers and non-profits as you specify (minus credit card fees). We don't use DRM. Your contribution supports the amazing Child's [...]

Running the Numbers – An American Self-Portrait

Running the Numbers – An American Self-Portrait "Running the Numbers looks at contemporary American culture through the austere lens of statistics. Each image portrays a specific quantity of something: fifteen million sheets of office paper (five minutes of paper use); 106,000 aluminum cans (thirty seconds of can consumption) and so on. My hope is that [...]

How China 50 Cent Army Could Wreck Web 2.0

How China 50 Cent Army Could Wreck Web 2.0 The CCP has hired thousands of freelance Internet propagandists whose job is to infiltrate chat rooms, message boards and comment areas on the Internet posing as ordinary users to voice support for the agenda and interest of the CCP. They praise China’s one-party system and condemn [...]

Phil Borges Photography – People of Indigenous Cultures

Phil Borges Photography – People of Indigenous Cultures For over twenty five years Phil Borges has lived with and documented indigenous and tribal cultures around the world. Through his work, he strives to create a heightened understanding of the issues faced by people in the developing world. Through his exhibits and award-winning books, Phil attempts [...]

Bill Hicks Home Page

Bill Hicks Home Page WARNING: This website contains everything your parents hate, everything the Church preaches against, everything the Government fears. Enjoy. – Bill Hicks (tags: arts fun video art website funny film humor History humour politics media people comics activism entertainment comedy drugs archive bill billhicks comedian comedians standup truth bill-hicks …)

Michael Moore – SLACKER UPRISING

Michael Moore – SLACKER UPRISING As promised a couple of weeks back, Michael Moore’s new documentary, “Slacker Uprising,” is available for viewing (and download) for free as of today. The movie documents Moore’s tour through 62 US cities in swing states during the 2004 U.S. presidential election, in which he rallied youngsters to vote. (tags: [...]

American Apparel Pro Immigration Ad

American Apparel Pro Immigration Ad "America's immigration system is outdated, unsuited to the needs of our economy and to the values of our country. We should not be content with laws that punish hardworking people who want only to provide for their families, and deny businesses willing wo (tags: activism ads advertising americanapparel globee illegal [...]

AllLookSame

AllLookSame China, Japan, Korea: What's the difference? Do they all look the same, or are they very distinct? Is there any truth to the stereotype, or is it ignorance? Well, find out for yourself. (tags: Game activism alllooksame asia asian china chinese fun games humor humour interesting japan japanese korea korean people psychology quiz race [...]

The Wire’s War on the Drug War

The Wire's War on the Drug War By Ed Burns, Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos, Richard Price, David Simon "Our viewers worry or grieve for Bubbles, Bodie or Wallace, certain that these characters are fictional yet knowing they are rooted in the reality of the other America, the one rare (tags: Culture activism article crime drugs [...]