burma
Dialogue: Olympic Dream?
The Olympics are one of the most visible, long-standing, global traditions that I can think of. Their roots are in ancient history, and yet somehow the global community has managed to maintain the excitement and goodwill surrounding them into present day.
What's this?Dialogue: But what about Burma?
This question has been on my mind lately: What about Burma?
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Dialogue: When stuck, shift tactics
As I watch the display of gutsy, soulful dissidence in the streets of
Rangoon, I hold my breath. I pray this new wave of protest can loosen
the deathly embrace of the military regime that has been smothering the
people of Burma/Myanmar for so, so long.I am hopeful as I see monks in crimson robes take the lead in the streets, civilians form human chains to protect them, key footage escape the country through cell phone cameras, religious services withdrawn from the military.
The power of creative actions! Tactical innovation lies at the heart of the new momentum. Audacity gives new impetus, helps a movement come unstuck. What's this?
Dialogue: Technology marches with Freedom in Myanmar/Burma
The situation in Myanmar
(formerly Burma)
has continued to escalate, and as more time passes the body count is rising.
The violence and harsh, repressive tactics of the military junta regime is
widely known; however, the past month’s events have put a new perspective on
the role and importance of technology and access to information. Our current
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