On April 3, Chinese authorities detained artist Ai Weiwei, an outspoken critic of the regime best known internationally for his Bird's Nest stadium used during the 2008 Olympics. His studio was searched, and he has not been heard from since. The New York Times focuses on this issue in its "Room for Debate" section: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2011/04/11/ai-weiwei-and-the-artists-role-in-china
If you'd like to add your voice to the protest of this action, you can sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/bianca-jagger-human-rights-foundation-appeals-for-the-immediate-release-of-ai-weiwei/
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