Global Voices: Daily Digest—September 22-23, 2011

Mexico: Twitter Users Speak Out Against Law Pushed by Veracruz Governor
A controversial law in Mexico could imprison those who spread rumors through social networks on the charge of "disturbing public order". Mexicans are speaking out against the law, which has been labeled #LeyJavierDuarte on Twitter after the name of Veracruz governor, Javier Duarte. read>>

Russia: Cyber Security Code of Conduct?
The Russian government is attempting to spread the system of Internet controls abroad. Russian bloggers are interpreting these attempts as either the current regime's basic self-preservation instinct, or, even more troublesome, as inadequate thinking about the Internet. read>>

Global Voices Seeks Administration and Finance Manager
Global Voices seeks a Finance and Administration Manager to support our operations on a daily basis. To express your interest, please send a cover letter and CV to "job AT globalvoicesonline DOT org" by no later than October 17, 2011. read>>

Bolivia: Police Block Indigenous Territory Anti-Highway March
Protests have continued by indigenous marchers to stop the building of a highway through the Indigenous Territory National Park Isiboro Sécure in Bolivia. Police recently blocked the march, raising tensions in the conflict. read>>

Zambia: Tweeps Celebrate Michael Sata's Victory
Zambian tweeps as well as other Africans on Twitter have joined thousands of Zambians who have been celebrating around the country since last night. Here is a roundup of tweets congratulating Michael Sata and Zambia for being a model of democracy in Africa. read>>

Jordan: MPs Wage Battle Against the Youth
This week's House of Representatives parliament sessions in Amman, Jordan, have been the center of public discontent, especially among the youth community. Jordan's young population came under fire during the debate. Nadine Toukan explains. read>>

More posts on Global Voices today...
Peru: Mistura 2011 Ends Amid Praise and Criticism
World: Mourning the Execution of Troy Davis
Uganda: Anti-Museveni Author Freed After Five Days
Zambia: Netizens Report Riots as Poll Results are Delayed
Colombia: President Santos' Tour of Asia
Russia: Controlled Media Support Party Hijacking
Russia: Racial Propaganda in the State-Owned Media

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