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LiveJournal dispatches from the streets of Kiev

Ilya Varlamov hopes to spread what he deems a more accurate depiction of the protests in the Ukranian capital.

On Jan 27, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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The Crack Van, a pillar of fandom on LiveJournal, shuts down after 10 years

The Crack Van was LiveJournal's most reliable source of fanfiction recommendations for a decade.

On Dec 2, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why is the U.S. ambassador to Russia on LiveJournal?

Michael McFaul has gone native.

On Sep 26, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Why LiveJournal still rules in Russia

Other social networks may be faster, slicker, and more modern, but in Russia, LiveJournal remains an Internet giant. 

On Jul 26, 2013 by Nastacia Leshchinskaya

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Etsy bans items made from endangered animals

Though the decision upsets some members of the community, most of the commenters were pleased by the new policy, which protects cheetahs, eagles, lemurs, and more.

On Jul 24, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Russian dissident leader Alexei Navalny freed pending appeal

Navalny was unexpectedly released after protesters in Moscow opposed his arrest. He will continue his campaign for mayor.

On Jul 19, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Instagram bans—then quickly reinstates—breastfeeding community

The Leaky Boob's battle is only the latest in a series of clashes between breastfeeding mothers and social media platforms.

On Jun 25, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The fast, furious, and funny: Behind Russia’s dash cam culture

Russian dash cam videos have become a unique subgenre of online entertainment, but they emerged entirely out of necessity.

On Jun 5, 2013 by Nastacia Leshchinskaya

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The Hater: LiveJournal—do not resuscitate?

LiveJournal is apparently cleaning out its junkmail. So what?

On Apr 29, 2013 by [email protected]

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Fandom_Wank, Web’s biggest repository of fan drama, turns 10

Fandom_Wank has been the Internet's best source of fandom drama for 10 years.

On Mar 8, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How author Sam Starbuck shapes online fandom (and vice versa)

Sam Starbuck, known by his LiveJournal handle, "copperbadge," learned everything he knows about writing from fandom, and he even lets fans shape his works-in-progress.

On Feb 18, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Facebook, Google, Twitter in Kazakhstan’s crosshairs

The Internet giants have been swept up in a lawsuit seeking to ban opposition media.

On Nov 23, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Russia’s Internet blacklist bill, 89417-6, takes effect

The controversial bill allows the government to censor any site that doesn't remove all offending content within 24 hours of receiving notice.

On Nov 1, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Exclusive: LiveJournal all but abandons U.S. presence

The blogging platform has laid off more than half its office as it moves operations to Russia.

On Oct 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Yuletide, the Internet’s biggest “Secret Santa” fanfiction exchange, turns 10

Instead of  traditional presents, thousands of Yuletide participants give original fanfiction to delight fans of obscure movies, books, historical figures and more.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Aja Romano