Global Voices: Daily Digest—September 12, 2011

Philippines: The President's Zero Love Life
The bachelor Philippine President Noynoy Aquino's comparison of his love life to a soft drink in a five-day state visit to China not only drew laughter but also criticism online. Activists also used the metaphor to condemn the 'zero' performance of the government on human rights and social spending. read>>

Russia: Connecting Neighbors, Saving Lives
The creators of a website that enabled Russians to help each other during wildfires in 2010 have now redesigned the site to enable citizens to assist each other in new ways - including through the mapping of willing blood donors in locations across the country. read>>

Saudi Arabia: Human Rights Activist on Trial
Saudi human rights activist Waleed Abu Alkhair faced the national court in Jeddah for "insulting the judiciary". Saudi tweeps discussed his case on Twitter to show support and criticize the way authorities function against activists, or to describe Abu Alkhair as a "foreign agent" who's betraying the Saudi kingdom with his connections. read>>

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