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The Trickster from Prague
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Experiences

The Trickster from Prague

There are countries in the world where an artist like David Černý would have long been in prison—or worse. But in the Czech Republic, this creator with no respect for all that the nation holds sacred is celebrated as the country’s most famous contemporary sculptor.  
Stach Szabłowski
Better Not to Cross the Dreamer
World + People
The Other School

Better Not to Cross the Dreamer

The revolutionary economist Mariana Mazzucato proposes a shift away from profit and big business – and towards state investment in the societies they serve.
Paulina Wilk
All Quiet on the Eastern Front
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Experiences

All Quiet on the Eastern Front

Journalist and activist Elena Kostyuchenko talks about the dangers of her investigative journalism, the new Russia, and why she will always struggle to leave the country of her birth.
Paulina Wilk
The Nation of Many Christs
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Opinions

The Nation of Many Christs

Writer Jędrzej Morawiecki talks about the myths and misconceptions surrounding Russia, as well as what led him to fall in love with the country.
Jan Pelczar
A Time of Gentleness
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Opinions

A Time of Gentleness

The journalist, author, and activist talks about the political power of gentleness amid growing global fascism.
Paulina Wilk
The Evolution of a Leader
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Opinions

The Evolution of a Leader

Evo Morales rode a wave of popular support when he became the first Indigenous president of Bolivia in 2006. A decade later, his popularity is waning.
Maciej Wesołowski
A Time of Revolt
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Opinions

A Time of Revolt

Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal – author of the book “Revolt: The Worldwide Uprising Against Globalization” – talks about the crisis of globalization and the ongoing revolt against it.
Paulina Wilk
It Pays to Be Tolerant
World + People
Dreams and Visions

It Pays to Be Tolerant

From cannabis coffee shops to the windows of Amsterdam’s red light district, the Netherlands is famed for its tolerance. But what does Dutch tolerance actually refer to?
Kamil Bałuk
A Female Revolution
World + People
Dreams and Visions

A Female Revolution

The recent protests in Belarus have been driven by women, throwing Alexander Lukashenko’s disdain for them into sharp contrast.
Jakub Biernat
Pessimism Is Irresponsible
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Opinions

Pessimism Is Irresponsible

Anne Applebaum talks with Aleksandra Lipczak about being a ‘Polish mother’, and her fascination with Poland, politics and history.
Aleksandra Lipczak