Global Voices: Daily Digest—September 29- October 2, 2011

Yemen: Friday of Victory for Syria and Yemen
Revolutionaries in both Syria and Yemen who have both been revolting against defiant despots and brutal regimes for months unified the name of their Friday demonstrations, in solidarity. On the "Friday of Victory to Syria and Yemen," activists in both countries coordinated their efforts to share not only the same name, but the same banners, slogans, as well as audio and video materials. read>>

Global Voices Podcast 4: Together We Rise
In this edition you'll hear from blind Greek bloggers of our Rising Voices community, how Guatemalan citizen journalists are honing their skills for elections, and a preview of what's planned for the Arab Bloggers Summit co-hosted by Global Voices on October 3-6, 2011 in Tunisia. read>>

United States: Increase in Poverty Rate Amongst Hispanics
The American economy is at a standstill and seems stuck on that plateau. The poverty rate is affecting more than 46 million people, 15.1 percent of the population, according to the latest Census figures. Minorities, and Hispanics in particular, are amongst the most affected. read>>

Cuba: A Tireless Defender of Gay Rights
Francisco Rodríguez Cruz is a Cuban journalist and activist who for over a year has maintained a controversial blog committed to advancing the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Cuba. read>>

South Korea: Church's Embezzlement Case Draws Harsh Criticism
In South Korea, an embezzlement case involving the country's largest church has fuelled public debate online. Citizens have even suggested lifting the tax exemption granted to Korean churches. read>>

Nigeria: Celebrating 419 Reasons to Like Nigeria
The 419Positive Project invites Nigerians and friends of Nigeria to "Say Something Positive" in an ambitious search for four hundred and nineteen positive attributes of Nigerians and Nigeria. Nwachukwu Egbunike reports. read>>

More posts on Global Voices today...
Cameroon: Calm Before the Storm?
Global: Key Quotes and Tweets from the Internet Governance Forum
Kenya: RIP #WangariMaathai
Laos According to WikiLeaks
Macedonia: Protests Against Police Brutality Continue
Mexico: #ReformaPoliticaYA Reactions on Twitter
Colombia: Incarceration of Bogota's Former Mayor Stirs Debate
Morocco: French Made TGV Rail Project Causes Controversy
Brazil: Protest Condemns Violent Death of African Student
Iran: A 'Missing' Blogger and Two Tragic Suicides
Cameroon: English Bloggers Analyze Cameroon Elections 2011

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