International – Page 183

Intellectual property rights and the TPP

March 11, 2014 By John Case

Ever since Jefferson's time there has been a contest between two principal propositions on intellectual property (IP).

Oscars, shmoscars, here are the 2013 Progie film awards

March 11, 2014 By Ed Rampell

In an attempt to draw attention to films of social significance with progressive content, I developed The Progie Awards. A collective of international film writers nominates films and actors for these awards.

Big questions emerge over congressional backing for Venezuelan protests

March 10, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias. As protests mounted , police didn't intervene until gov. officers were attacked or burned.

Iraqi women protest proposed Islamic law

March 10, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Iraqi women demonstrated against a draft law that would permit the marriage of nine-year-old girls and automatically give child custody to fathers.

Major media manipulates Venezuela coverage

March 5, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The big demonstrations and counter demonstrations in Venezuela have been covered in the U.S. and international press and media, but how they are covered is a major issue.