Climate Protesters Stop U.S. Open Semifinal Match
The more than 40-minute delay during the match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova appeared to be caused by environmental protesters.
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How a White Folding Chair Became a Symbol of Resistance
It figured prominently in viral footage of a brawl, where it was used as a blunt instrument. So why is the humble folding chair now turning up on T-shirts, earrings and at least one tattoo?
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Sweden Is Not Staying Neutral in Russia’s Information War
The country has empowered a government agency to openly combat online disinformation coming from foreign adversaries, and especially the Kremlin.
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Martha Rosler Wants to Know Why We Still Aren’t Outraged
Since the 1960s, the artist has channeled her wit and her conscience into works that face American injustice head-on.