2014 Special Coverage

Eastern Ukraine Unfiltered

Global Voices presents “Eastern Ukraine Unfiltered,” a series of interviews with the region's most prolific bloggers, citizen journalists, and social media users.

Hundreds Killed in War-Battered #Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured in a massive Israeli offensive against the coastal strip since it was launched on July 8.

The Struggle to #StopEbola in West Africa

Thousands have died in the unprecedented outbreak. Officials are working to contain not only the spread of Ebola, but also the misinformation surrounding the disease.

Rush Hour Everywhere

What are the traffic issues that move citizens of your country? For this special series, Global Voices authors contributed stories from the streets of their countries.

Taiwan's Sunflower Movement

Protesters stormed and occupied the main legislature's assembly hall after the Island's ruling party pushed a controversial trade bill with China through the Legislative Yuan, without bipartisan discussion.

For the Love of Food

Food can unites us. Cuisine can define us. And the Internet has made it even easier for us to explore our own identity and tradition through food. A few minutes of browsing also allows us to sample distant flavors, aromas and dishes in our very own kitchen.

South Korea: Spies, Tweets and Gags

Wifi is practically ubiquitous and the country's Internet speed is one of fastest in the world, so it's no surprise that online platforms host South Korea's most robust discussions on politics, the economy and culture. But courageous whistleblowers have revealed that this space is systematically being manipulated by the government.

Protests in Venezuela

Protests in Venezuela are escalating rapidly. What began as a series of student demonstrations in the eastern state of Tachira spread to multiple cities across the country in mid-February after several student protesters were detained on dubious accusations of criminal activity.

Love is in the Air

Defiant lovers in Central Asia celebrated the holiday despite bans. Singles occupied cinema seats in Shanghai to sabotage Valentine's dates. Our Caribbean team shared some of their favorite love songs. And we did a very special Hangout with the stars of GV's very own love story.

Sochi Winter Olympics

The Russian Internet has been talking about the 22nd Winter Olympics even before the games began on February 7, 2014.