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Iceland's Anarchist Comedian Mayor Is Moving to Texas

In 2010, Jón Gnarr—a cross-dressing poet, punk rocker, comedian, and self-described anarchist—became mayor of Reykjavik, a city of 120,000 people that was on the verge of bankruptcy. After four successful years, he's stepping aside and mulling a move...
James Shaughnessy
5.2.14
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Drift Off with the Video for They Call Me Raptor's "Spirited Away"

Glitchy ballet is the next big thing. You heard it here first.
Lauren Schwartzberg
5.2.14
Autodefensas

In Photos: Mexico’s Autodefensas Lay Down Their Arms

In the past few days, the disarmament of autodefensas in Michoacán has become a mass registration of weapons.
VICE News
5.2.14
Features

How Denmark Became the Nation Most Likely to Be Powered by Wind

The Scandinavian nation is on track to become the first to ditch coal, oil, and gas in the age of climate change.
Brian Merchant
5.2.14
Photo

We Went to the May Day Protests in Germany

Yesterday, protesters in Hamburg threw bottles, stones, and fireworks while police fought back with water cannons, pepper spray, and batons. Thirteen protesters have been arrested in Hamburg, with 50 injured among 2,200 demonstrators.
Nadja Sayej
5.2.14
Twitter

Live-Tweeting Prostitution Raids Is a Terrible Idea, But It's Happening Anyway

Social media voyeurism is going too far.
Jason Koebler
5.2.14
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Watch Alex Banks' New Video for "All You Could Do" Feat. Elizabeth Bernholz

The british producer's new EP drops today on Modeselektor's Monkeytown label.
THUMP Staff
5.2.14
Art

Berlin’s Hula Hoop Festival Spins LED Hoops Into 3D Light Paintings

Apparently, there's a festival for just about everything.
Nadja Sayej
5.2.14
Premieres

British Indie Rock Lives! Here's Felt Tip's "Simple Things"

Nobody does spry, herky-jerky, faintly melancholic indie rock like the Brits.
Kim Taylor Bennett
5.2.14
Stuff

Have a Shitty Weekend!

Three ways to make your weekend the fucking worst.
Joe Bish
5.2.14
India

Sexual Violence Against Women on India’s Election Agenda, But Not Really

India has seen a massive anti-rape movement recently, but sexual violence is hardly a priority for candidates in the ongoing election.
Alice Speri
5.2.14
Stuff

The Week in GIFs

This week was at least ten times weirder than last week. Maybe even 15. Let’s GIF about it.
Rocco Castoro
5.2.14
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