Stories by Suzy Khimm
As part of its campaign to bolster America's image, the State Department is funding a hip-hop funk group from New York to tour Southeast Asia.
Posted on Dec 24, 2007, Source: AlterNet
The pink-striped cars on Brazil's trains and subways are reserved for women only, but is it protection or segregation?
Posted on May 3, 2006, Source: AlterNet
For 10 years the Grupo Cultural Afro-Reggae has been providing an alternative to drugs in Rio de Janeiro's most infamous ghetto.
Posted on Dec 8, 2003, Source: WireTap
The defeat of Prop 54 has cheered on civil rights advocates, who believe that the campaign's success may mark a turn toward a more progressive, pro-diversity agenda in California and across the country.
Posted on Oct 17, 2003, Source: AlterNet
The death of a Chinese businessman provokes public furor over a prison system characterized by torture and rampant corruption.
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, Source: AlterNet
Hear from young poets, in their own words, about the "infectious vibe" of youth poetry slams.
Posted on Sep 4, 2001, Source: WireTap
Youth from around the state gathered this week to raise their voices against an Alameda County SuperJail that is planned to house nearly 500 juvenile offenders at a time. WireTap reporter Suzy Khimm attended the rally and found young activists chanting, shouting and freestyling their way towards change.
Posted on Jul 31, 2001, Source: WireTap
Eight Internet search engines have been accused of violating federal "truth in advertising" laws by Commercial Alert, a group started by Ralph Nader.
Posted on Jul 17, 2001, Source: AlterNet
