Roger Waters, Marielle Franco, and the Power of Inspiration in the Face of Darkness and Danger

Roger Waters performing in Rio de Janeiro four days before the presidential election, wearing a shirt that reads “Lute Como Marielle Franco” (“Fight Like Marielle Franco”), given to him on stage by Franco’s widow, Mônica Benício

Photo: Glenn Greenwald/The Intercept

Last night was emotional and moving in so many ways and it occurred, of all places, at an outdoor Roger Waters stadium concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: four days before this large, beautiful and struggling country, out of despe...