Mr. Topp and the Big Bad Blog

On Saturday, in Trafalgar Square, there will be a protest over the police treatment of photographers in the UK. This particular blogtographer (our preferred term) cannot attend, but encourages everybody in London who happens to own a camera to attend in his place.

(originating with Katie West? found via Warren Ellis)

Also on Saturday, in case photo-protesting is insufficient for your protesting needs, you can also attempt to overdose on homeopathic medicine. Which seems a lot more pointless, but also good fun.

Naomi Klein labels Obama the first US President who is also a superbrand. She has a point. He is also sure not to be the last.

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