(Spanish Version here) In Mexico, there is little talk of the demonstrations in Istanbul. People around me commented on the way in which the Turkish youth were protesting to defend a park, to avoid having a mall built in its place. There was also talk of the violent measures used among the police and the … Continue reading The Anonymous Heroes of the Protests in Turkey
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Los héroes anónimos de las protestas en Turquía
En México se habla poco sobre las manifestaciones en Estambul. Las personas a mi alrededor comentaban sobre la manera en la que los jóvenes turcos estaban protestando para defender a un parque, para evitar que se construyera un centro comercial en su lugar. También se hablaba sobre las medidas violentas utilizadas entre los policías y … Continue reading Los héroes anónimos de las protestas en Turquía
Some thoughts (and images) on #RepublikaFest 2013
If I could describe REPUBLIKA Conference in one sentence I would use: a melting pot of hyperactive digital natives that dare to envision (and act) different. Last week (18-20 July) activists, artists, new media makers, academics and young people in general, interested in innovation for social change and that work towards decentralization in their own … Continue reading Some thoughts (and images) on #RepublikaFest 2013
Small Islands with Big Resistance
Her complete island is only 3 meters above the sea. Her hometown is in latent risk of drowning by the rises of sea level. This would not only mean forced migration for her family and complete community but also the loss of their identity, of their houses, of their land. Her voice breaks when speaking … Continue reading Small Islands with Big Resistance
Andrea Arzaba 