What the Hell's Going On in Ukraine, Explained
Stuff's rapidly getting real in Russia's largest neighbor to the West. Here's what you need to know.
Russell Brand May Have Started a Revolution Last Night
The revolution itself may not be televised, but on last night's edition of the BBC's Newsnight, viewers may have witnessed the start of one.
Americans Done With U.S. Democracy, But What Will They Choose Instead?
Having learned what happens when giant babies are elected to govern the United States, Americans are very disgusted with their government. They like the Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security and Obamacare and Prescription Drug Benefits, but they don't like democracy, which is a pretty weird way to run a country.
TV's Fall Haul: Revolution and The Mob Doctor
For the next few weeks, we'll be evaluating many of the new fall shows as they air. You can't judge a show by its pilot, but that doesn't mean we aren't going to try anyway because there is only so much time and tolerance for shit that is this silly.
An Elegy for the Ron Paul Supporter
Last night, the Ronulans decided that they were gonna take their Paul and go home.
Vice Staffers Get Some Cool Tattoos to Promote Freedom in Russia
Members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot were sentenced to two years in prison for "hooliganism" for staging an anti-Putin protest. The sentence was clearly an outrage, and drew worldwide protests. The most meaningful reaction of all: that of Vice magazine staffers in Brooklyn. They got some tattoos—Russian…
Which of NBC's New Fall Shows Will Be Canceled First?
Today is the first day of network upfronts, the week when the networks trot out the stars of their shows and do a little dog and pony show for advertisers and TV critics alike. Both NBC and FOX went today, unveiling their fall schedules and releasing trailers for the new shows. Let's take a gander at what NBC will be…
The Rich Bastards Have Made the Mistake of Saying What They Really Think
Bloomberg reporter Max Abelson should receive every last Pulitzer for his story today, "Look at These Atrocious Rich Fuckers Hang Themselves With Their Own Quotes." Or if you prefer the "formal" headline, "Bankers Seek to Debunk Attack on Top 1%." Good god. I mean really. It is almost Christmas. You bastards.
Young People and Poor People: Unite or Lose
If you have to be alive in America today, you really want to be a wealthy middle-aged white male ensconced in an exurban hideaway surrounded by high walls and mile upon mile of coiled razor. What you don't want to be is... anything other than that. Until the revolution comes, at least.
Al Qaida Plants Its Flag In Libya
Vice's man in Libya noticed that a flag flying above the courthouse in Bengahzi, the cradle of the now victorious Libyan revolution, belongs to Al Qaida.
Occupy Wall Street Discredited After Tabloid Locates 'Fart Smeller'
Andrea Peyser is not just some bitter and hateful sex fiend employed by the New York Post to stoke the fears and prejudices of the city's least literate readers; she's also an investigative reporter! What's annoying you today, Andrea?
Rebels Continue Fight as Qaddafi Remains Defiant
Yesterday, Libyan rebels took control of Muammar Qaddafi's Bab al-Azizya air-conditioned tent compound, and celebrated by wearing his clothes, driving his golf cart, and firing heavy weapons into the air. It was a tactical and symbolic victory, but the six-month-long war is not over. Here's a roundup of some of the…
Rebels Are Inside Qaddafi's House
According to reports, "hundreds of Libyan rebels" have stormed Muammar Qaddafi's compound at Bab al-Aziziya. There's still fighting going on, though Reuters reports that Libyan rebels have entered Qaddafi's home in the compound. Jubilant rebels are bringing out official government files from the compound and showing…
CNN Thinks All Tripolis Look the Same
According to this CNN screenshot (apparently from Monday), Libyan rebels are advancing on Tripoli, Lebanon. Wrong continent, guys! They all do sort of look the same, if you are a 4th grader trying to pass her geography pop quiz.
YouTube Video of a Tortured, Murdered 13-Year-Old Is Syria's Modern Emmett Till Moment
A graphic video of the corpse of a 13-year-old boy who appears to have been sexually and physically tortured by Syrian security officials has sparked international condemnation and riots across the country. The video shows Hamza Ali al-Khatib, a resident of the southern village of Jiza, and appears to have been filmed…
Syria's Bloodiest Day of Protests
Protesters in Syria came out in coordinated masses across the country to protest today, but the government's police apparatus was prepared to meet them—with live ammunition. Unconfirmed estimates of between 40 and 70 deaths are being reported, making it the bloodiest day in the five weeks since protests began. And…
Egyptian Blogger Facing Three Years In Prison for Criticizing New 'Democratic' Regime
A 26-year-old blogger named Maikel Nabil has received a three-year sentence for insulting the Egyptian military by writing about its habit of conducting "virginity tests" on female detainees. Under Mubarak he probably would've gotten like 10 years. So, you know, freedom marches on.
Wouldn't a Vacation in Libya Be Perfect Right Now?
Vogue covered the Middle East crisis with a puff piece on the "glamorous" wife of a brutal dictator. Now it's sister publication Condé Nast Traveler's turn: the magazine just published a guide to luxury travel in Libya.
Mubarak Breaks Silence To Share His 'Pain'
Amid growing public outrage that resulted in the death yesterday of two Egyptian protesters, Hosni Mubarak has issued his first, self-pitying statement since he was forced out of office two months ago. Meanwhile, state prosecutors have summoned him for questioning, and arrested his former Prime Minister, Ahmed Nazif.
Three Yemeni Generals Defect to Opposition
Al Jazeera reports that three top Yemeni generals — including a confidant of the president — have sided with anti-government protesters and tanks are in the capital, Sanaa to protect the demonstrators from more violent crackdowns. That's pretty coup-esque.
