The small Persian Gulf state of Qatar is one of the richest per capita in the world. It is also the 4th largest shareholder of Twitter. What does the Emir hope to gain from Elon Musk?
A Songbird for the Emir
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Flipping the Bird Site
Elon Musk might look like an idiot, but is he at least a useful idiot? Can he find a new owner for the renovated Twitter?
The Reserve Party of Power
After a decade of chaotic "democracy" in Russia the President established a two-party system. "A Just Russia" is a government-in-waiting, not an opponent of the constitutional order. Will they step into the power vacuum when Putin's time is done?
Controlled Opposition for a New Generation
The newest party to enter the Russian Duma gives a voice to young Russians, but what are they giving up in exchange?
Canada’s Far-Right Freakshow Hits the Campaign Trail
I love election season. The way it brings out everyone's political derangements and kinky pathology. This is manna from heaven.
Protected: Democratic SoCIAlists
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Michael Kyaw Myint
The founder and leader of the "Rose Party" was arrested for laundering foreign money through the party.
The Line: Operations and Overhead
The Line reveals little glimpses of their business side.
The Line: Trailers and Promos
Before you can sell merch to people, you have to reach the people.
The Line: Market Penetration
How The Line assembles an audience among existing right wing protest movements.
Liminal States 