Author Archives: Yan Sham-Shackleton

Iran’s Blogging Boom Defies Media Control

As I was saying how blogging when used to subvert media controls can be an example of Everyday Resistence. Here is an interesting news article related to that. Thu Feb 19, 8:21 AM ET By BRIAN MURPHY, Associated Press Writer TEHRAN, Iran – Take one exasperated Iranian woman. Add a computer. Hook it up toContinue reading “Iran’s Blogging Boom Defies Media Control”

Implanting Democracy and Trials of Tibetans (IHT)

I started reading the International Herald Tribune recently. It’s something new for me but I found I really enjoy their articles because they have lots of different kinds of essays and perspectives and not just news. Here are two articles I thought was interesting: Democracy: The problem with implanting an ideal and Human Rights Watch:Continue reading “Implanting Democracy and Trials of Tibetans (IHT)”

The Quietness of News in China: Internet Censorship At Work (Glutter)

Awaiting a Democratic Hong Kong New Article: Born and Banned in China: Internet Censorship and Tiananmen Square PLEASE ALSO SEE: Typepad Banned in China. There are other stories of Internet Censorship in Hong Kong within that post. You can also find other articles here: Cyber dissidents This is my story of how China.com got bannedContinue reading “The Quietness of News in China: Internet Censorship At Work (Glutter)”

China Represents Ethical Quagmire in High-Tech Age (LA Times)

I found this while browsing some old files, although it’s dated, I still think it’s an important article to read if you’re interested in China and the Internet. “I think it’s time for some kind of corporate code of conduct,” Munro said. “Something positive, that reflects the oft-stated goal of American firms for a freeContinue reading “China Represents Ethical Quagmire in High-Tech Age (LA Times)”

Concept of the Day: Everyday Resistance

Word of the Day: The guide to understanding what the hell Yan is going on about Let me put this first: Its what people who don’t have a lot of power do to stick their middle finger up at the powerful people, and it’s not to be ignored because it’s every bit as important toContinue reading “Concept of the Day: Everyday Resistance“

I do Love My Country but I Oppose the Full Article 23.

Awaiting a Democratic Hong Kong I heard on the radio the other day that some pro-china group made a statement that those not supporting Article 23 do not love China. We do not care about the betterment of the motherland because this is a “security” bill and therefore not wanting it passed is akin notContinue reading “I do Love My Country but I Oppose the Full Article 23.”