Global Voices Digest for October 5th, 2008
Hong Kong: Netizen Against Introduction of Internet Filtering
The Hong Kong government has issued a consultation paper on the “Review of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance” last Friday (Oct 3). The first round of consultation will be lasted until end of January. A most controversial issue is the suggestion on introduction of an internet filtering system in Hong Kong.
China milk scandal and Southeast Asia
Like the rest of the world, the China milk scandal has shocked Southeast Asian countries. China is the major trading partner of Southeast Asian nations. How did governments, consumers, and bloggers from the region react to the issue?
Brazil: 128 million vote on the anniversary of the Constitution
Over 128 million Brazilians are expected to go to the polls today and choose 5,563 mayors for cities and towns, and 52,137 city councilors. The date marks the 20th anniversary of the current Brazilian Constitution. See historic photos of that day in October 05, 1988 and some of today’s voting.
Blogger of the week: Rezwan
Global Voices new South Asia editor, Rezwan, from Bangladesh has been with Global Voices as a volunteer author since 2005. Memorable posts by Rezwan include a report on Twittering’ an earthquake in Bangladesh, and a story of colorful but expensive Bangladeshi weddings. He replaces the illustrious Neha Viswanathan as South Asia editor.
Today on Rising Voices: Hospice Casa Sperantei: Preserving Patients’ Stories
Hospice Casa Sperantei will be training its nurses, doctors, and staff in the upcoming months to use audio recording and photography equipment to collect the stories of their patients, who are all suffering from life-limiting illnesses such as cancer.
Today on Voices Without Votes: American in Palestine reacts to VP debate
From the meaning of the Arabic word madrassa to their stance on the situation in Palestine and their undying love for Israel, teacher and activist Marcy Newman takes Sarah Palin and Joe Biden to task in two blog entries from Palestine. Here are some of her arguments, from her blog Body on the Line.
Also Today on Voices Without Votes: Providing a Voice for the Independent Candidates
Despite the media’s focus on Barack Obama and John McCain, they are not the only candidates running for the office of President of the United States of America. The race to the White House also includes Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party, Bob Barr of the Libertarian Party, Cynthia McKinney of the Green-Rainbow Party, and Ralph Nader of the Independent Party.
Roundups
Get the blog buzz from the world over in the Global Roundups, where today you can find the annual Vegetarian festival in Thailand, a proposal to use breast milk in ice cream products, photos that invoke the senses, and much much more!