Archive for Mig Greengard
Editor of theotherrussia.org.
Human Rights Watch Blasts Putin’s Russia
The organization Human Rights Watch has released its 2008 World Report and an essay by executive director Kenneth Roth entitled “Despots Masquerading as Democrats” in which Putin’s Russia plays a starring role.
Feb 4, 2008 | Continued
US Candidates Ponder Putin
Reuters reports on comments by various US presidential candidates on Vladimir Putin. Most sound ready to stand up for democracy, but will they be as tough once in office?
Jan 8, 2008 | Continued
FOX: Kasparov Is the Real “Man of the Year”
Time magazine may have swooned for Putin’s “steely gaze” but David Asman and the other sharp folks over at FoxBusiness know to look at the record instead of Putin’s eyes. They honored Garry Kasparov, calling him “The Real ‘Man of the Year.”
Jan 8, 2008 | Continued
Kasparov in WSJ: Endorsing Dictatorship
Garry Kasparov’s latest editorial in the Wall Street Journal assaults the continued acquiescence of the West to Vladimir Putin’s demolition of Russian democracy. From Condoleezza Rice to Time magazine, human rights are clearly of secondary importance.
Dec 23, 2007 | Continued
Kasparov on TIME ‘Person of the Year’ for Putin
Exclusive statement from Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov on TIME Magazine awarding its “Person of the Year” award to Vladimir Putin. “This will be promoted within Russia and around the world as an endorsement by the West of Putin’s policies of dictatorship.”
Dec 19, 2007 | Continued
Statistical Evidence of Russian Poll Fraud
Statistical analysis has added to the preponderance of evidence that the Dec. 2 elections were little more than a sham. Several studies have shown that the higher the turnout of a district, the greater the margin of victory for United Russia.
Dec 15, 2007 | Continued
Ambush Set for Protest at Russian Central Election Committee (UPDATE)
Riot police and pro-Kremlin hooligans surround Central Election Committee in anticipation of planned “funeral for democracy” protest.
Dec 3, 2007 | Continued
Fraud, Interference in Russian Elections
Putin’s United Russia achieves parliamentary election goals with the help of widespread abuses before and on election day.
Dec 2, 2007 | Continued
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