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Monthly Archives: January 2010
‘People’s History’ author Howard Zinn dies at 87
When I was an undergrad, I practically minor in Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky. Needless to say, his death is a loss to all of us and a reminder to “do the right thing.” Associated Press: Howard Zinn, an author, … Continue reading
Posted in Academics
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Iran Green Movement Promising Big February Protests
Christian Science Monitor – Excerpt: “Opposition Green Movement activists in major cities around Iran are playing a cat-and-mouse game with authorities seeking to shut down their operations ahead of Feb. 11, a revolutionary anniversary that the activists are hoping to … Continue reading
Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran
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How Institutionalizing Protest Backfires: Iran Leader Warns Opposition Ahead of Revolution Day
Reuters – Excerpt: “Iran’s supreme leader called on the opposition Tuesday to distance itself from the Islamic Republic’s Western enemies, in a warning ahead of possible new anti-government protests next month. Tension has risen in Iran after eight people were … Continue reading
Posted in Iran
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Iran’s parliament exposes abuse of opposition prisoners at Tehran jail
The Guardian – Excerpt: “Iranian MPs lifted a blanket of official denial on the country’s post-election upheaval today by blaming a Âsenior regime insider for abuses that led to the deaths of at least three prisoners in a detention centre. … Continue reading
Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran
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Black Iraqis Speak
Just another reason why al-Jazeera is awesome.
Another Revolution? Not likely
NY Times Op-Ed: “THE Islamic Republic of Iran is not about to implode. Nevertheless, the misguided idea that it may do so is becoming enshrined as conventional wisdom in Washington. For President Obama, this misconception provides a bit of cover; … Continue reading
Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran
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