THREE OUT OF FOUR people in Japan today distrust nuclear energy. Last September, some 60,000 citizens rallied in the capital to say goodbye to nuclear power plants. Other massive demonstrations followed. One would think that among the parties most interested [...]

2011 was a year of worldwide unrest. Traditional social structures that favor the interests of those with money and power are being called into question by the masses. Here are the first set of striking moments of the year, many [...]