The first thing travelers to North Korea notice are statues of Kim Il-Sung and Kim Jong-Il. They remind the public of central role of the Kim dynasty.
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VIDEO: Michael Moore’s New Film Warns US Democracy At Risk
On 21 September 2018, Democracy Now! published yet another stunning video about “Fahrenheit 11/9”. Amy Goodman interviewed the filmmaker Michael Moore.
New Zealand Celebrates Women’s Suffrage Anniversary
New Zealand has marked the 125th anniversary of a historic move to give women the vote. It was the first country in the world to enact suffrage for women.
UN General Assembly Pays Tribute To Former UN Chief Annan
After his burial last week, the international community and his family remembered the former UNSG Koffi Annan Friday at the 73rd UNGA as a man of peace dedicated to humanity.
New Center Documents History of Global Women’s Movement
Resource for human rights activists includes training manuals, documentary films, event archives, legal reform research, and more in 20 languages.
Congo’s Music Artists Are Getting Increasingly Political
In the DRC, musician Lexxus Legal leads a group that gathers once a month in Kinshasa, calling for rap artists to get involved in helping fix the country.
Che Guevara Poster Artist Looks Back on 50 Revolutionary Years
Years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity.
The First Independent Australian Elections
On this day, 118 years ago, Queen Victoria of Britain made the Royal Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia, declaring its creation on and after the first day of January 1901.
Spanish Parliament Approves Dictator Franco’s Exhumation
Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who came to power in June, has made removing Franco’s remains from the monument one of his priorities.
Cyclist Who Flipped Off Trump Motorcade Runs For Office
The cyclist who flashed her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade says she’ll file paperwork to run for office in northern Virginia.