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Silencing Dissent in Russia: Putin’s Propaganda Machine (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News traveled to Moscow to find out how the Russian government has suppressed dissent and fostered fear among Putin’s critics.
Brain Doping, Baseball, and a Supreme Court Justice's Crystal Ball
About 10 percent of MLB players are allowed to use cognitive-enhancing drugs. This is happening with MLB's full consent. How did we get here?
Is Occupy Hong Kong Coming to an End?
If somebody doesn't step up to readjust Occupy Hong Kong's paradigm—and soon—the movement will surely flatline.
How to Change the World Through Art (or Not)
Comedian and artist Casey Jane Ellison has some thoughts on the art world, and how you can change the world through your art... or your photoshopped nudes.
World Cup on the Wall: Brazilian Graffiti Artist Tags Dissent
Social issues have loomed large in the background of this year's World Cup in Brazil. Såo Paolo-based graffiti artist Paulo Ito serves as an artistic muse of the Brazilian people amidst the chaos of FIFA's omnipresence.
Aaron Swartz and 21st-Century Martyrdom
Brian Knappenberger's documentary The Internet's Own Boy speaks to Aaron Swartz's martyrdom and a deep strain of malevolence in American culture.
After a Police Dog Bit His Leg, This Protester Was Jailed Thanks to a Cop's Testilying
The expensive consequences of New York City's heavy-handed approach to policing protest have been on display lately, with video evidence playing a key role. But what happens when there's no footage to disprove shady testimony from corrupt cops?
Al Jazeera Journalist on Hunger Strike to Be Released From Egyptian Prison
Abdullah Elshamsy, who has been held without charges for over 300 days, will be released for health concerns.
When the Pentagon Wants to Predict Unrest, It's Time to Be Unpredictable
A multi-million dollar DoD research project assumes civil breakdown and works to contain dissent. It's time to think outside the box.
Canadian Police Forces Want to Protect You with Military Battle Gear
Canadian Police Forces Want to Protect You with Military Battle Gear
Protesting Police Brutality in Montreal
From the FLQ crisis in the 60s to the student marches of 2012 the people of Quebec have a long history of social uprising and civic dissent.