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Human Rights Activist Imprisoned for Allegedly Insulting Bahrain Government on Twitter

The UN has called for Bahrain to release Nabeel Rajab, saying his detention sends "a chilling message" to other activists who criticize the government of the US ally.
Liz Fields
10.5.14
Comics!

I Fly So Low

In Valentine Gallardo's modern comics, frightening nightmare parties, beauty, and fear swirl around in a big snow globe of great drawings.
Valentine Gallardo
10.5.14
Holidays

The Sacrificial Animals of Instagram

This weekend, Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha, AKA "The Festival of the Sacrifice." And some people are taking the opportunity to give their chosen animals a close-up on Instagram before they part ways with this world.
Munchies Staff
10.5.14
Longreads Or Whatever

From Benin to Bourbon Street: A Brief History of Louisiana Voodoo

We trace the history of NOLA's Voodoo Spiritual Temple, where Eyehategod's Joey LaCaze was laid to rest.
Kim Kelly
10.5.14
ferguson

Ferguson Protest Interrupts St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Performance

Around 50 protesters interrupted a symphony performance Saturday night with a mournful requiem for Michael Brown.
Liz Fields
10.5.14
Film

The New Movie 'Stories of Our Lives' Dispels the Myths Fueling Kenya's Homophobia

The Nairobi-based arts collective the Nest created an anthology of short films that was recently shown at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Michael-Oliver Harding
10.5.14
Premieres

Criminal Code Are Post-Post-Goth-Punk's Saving Grace

Listen to their new banger "Burning Backwards."
Zachary Lipez
10.5.14
Europe

War Crimes Trial Ends as Divisive Election Nears in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The five-year trial of suspected war criminal and former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic came to a close this week, just as voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina were due to head to the polls.
Daniel Nolan
10.5.14
Stuff

Dr. James Fallon Makes Being a Psychopath Look Like Fun

"In a sense, we need psychopathy. We don’t need full-blown psychopath dangerous fuckers, but having a prevalence of psychopathic traits is associated with leadership. It’s in presidents, and prime ministers, and in people who take risks."
Roc Morin
10.5.14
Features

Summer Camp's Guide to Touring Italy

Elizabeth Sankey shares her photo diary and tips from her tour abroad.
Elizabeth Sankey
10.5.14
Health

How New York City Is Fighting Ebola Before It Even Arrives

At hospitals around the country, doctors are scrambling to prepare for Ebola, but nurses say they are still unprepared.
ALEX PASTERNACK
10.5.14
ebola

The Equations Behind Epidemics

Understanding the SIR model, which describes how an outbreak can catch fire from humble beginnings.
Michael Byrne
10.5.14
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