#5 — A Pet Shop in Nablus
From feral cats and tarantulas to fleas, and fishes in a pet shop, small animals find a way in the West Bank
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As AI Remakes Our Future, Linz Showed Us How to Push Back
AI leaders call for a pause, while Flood the Zone with Courage at Ars Electronica brings people into Linz’s main square to negotiate our future—and democracy
Inside the City’s Best Open Houses
Open Houses Invite You in
Step into the homes of writers, artists, and thinkers where discussions and debates nested democracy in our cities—and be part of today’s conversations at these historic locations
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In the West Bank, Some Artists Are Choosing to Stay, Despite the Exodus
Two years ago, I moved from Europe to Bethlehem, to support artists to stay and create — essential to resilience here in the West Bank
A Paris Cinema Saved for the Next Generations
Backed by thousands of donors and volunteers, an independent cinema in Paris was saved from redevelopment and is now community-owned
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We Reported on Tehran’s Defiant Djs and Artists. Now, at War, They’ve Fallen Silent
Back in January, we reported on those in the music scene defying Iran’s cultural red lines. Now, living through war, we speak to them again about whether change in Iran still feels possible
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko: “It’s not Easy—but No Fight, No Win”
He spoke to The Urban Activist about the importance of showing a fighting spirit every day—and the will of Kyiv’s residents to resist
Kiel’s Quiet Revolt Against Big Tech
Long before concerns about "kill switches," a grassroots open-source ecosystem laid the groundwork for this German city's break from US tech dependence
