Ukraine's Capital Burdened by Legacy of Violent Protests

Dan Peleschuk Global Post
Protests, including those that often turn violent, have become a common feature in the Ukrainian capital, and more are expected as the October 26th parliamentary elections approach. On Tuesday, violence broke out when protesters from the ultra-right wing Svoboda and Right Sector parties marched on parliament to demand recognition and rehabilitation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, which was allied with Nazi Germany during World War II.

Eye in the Sky: The Art of Arnold Mesches

Joann Wypijewski CounterPunch
Mesches is an artist who has illuminated -- in the style of medieval manuscripts -- his own FBI file. “I loved the way they looked, those black strokes, like Franz Kline color sketches. I also thought, ‘This is history, and, hey, this is my history.’”

Barbie Reincarnate – Only This Time She Looks Human

Kalliopi Monoyios Scientific American
Artist Nickolay Lamm, inspired by his own and his relative’s struggles with body-image issues, wondered what Mattel’s Barbie doll would look like if she weren’t such an anatomical freak.

Socialism Is...

In August 2014, the Rosa Luxemburg Center brought together 100 leaders of the left from across the United States, Canada, and Europe for an "un-conference" on Mapping Socialist Strategies.

Keb' Mo' -- Old Me Better

Just because you've changed, doesn't mean you like it. Keb' Mo' and the California Feetwarmers performing "Old Me Better." This song also appears on Keb' Mo's new album, "Blues Americana."