2014 World Cup Beyond the Headlines: Funk Music Banned
As Argentina and Germany go head-to-head this weekend, visitors to Brazil are more likely to hear racist chants the popular Brazilian 'baile funk'. More
World Cup: NSA Spying Well Offside
The U.S. gets a red card for free expression. More
Victory for Net Freedom Advocates as Brazil Passes Landmark Internet Legislation
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff signed the Marco Civil into law, a welcome victory in the battle for free expression and net freedom in South America's largest economy. More
We Apologize for the Inconvenience, We’re Rebuilding Brazil
Brazilian scholar and professor Marina Araujo writes from Porto Alegre about free expression and the Vinegar Revolt unfolding on the streets of Brazil. More
Postmodernity’s Ironic Blender
I admit I judged the book by its cover. Not even its cover—its spine. Rilke Shake. The title was irresistible. More
Rilke Shake
gertrude stein has an ass out to there gertrude / stein and when she gets out there she makes a great noise as / though someone dragged a wet… More