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Nationwide Lecture Tour Against War with Iran
If Ervand Abrahamian is one of the speakers, then it must be a quality event. Go here to see if the lecture tour will happen in a city near you.
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Iranian-Americans Support Dialogue
NIAC: Iranian Americans overwhelmingly support dialogue and diplomacy between the United States and Iran, a scientific poll conducted by the University of California, Berkeley shows. Support for military strikes against Iran is minimal in the community. This stands in stark … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Iranian Diaspora, US Foreign Policy
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“We want change”
I don’t want to be perceived as legitimizing this two-party regime, but I must say, Obama is exciting.
Posted in Elections '08
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Guiliani Calls It Quits
What a relief and Edwards did the same! Now if only the rest of the front runners, Republican and Democrat alike, would follow suit. Although I must say, out of all the front runners, I dislike Obama the least. Too … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08
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State of the Union Address
How convenient is it that the Bush Administration supports “freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma” and fails to mention that it supports tyranny and dictatorship in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt. Let me guess, if … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Middle East
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Heath Ledger’s Death Rekindles Homophobia
[This is disgusting!!!] Members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., are trying to find out where the 28-year-old actor’s funeral will be held and have already made signs to hold outside the Oscars that read “God Hates Fags … Continue reading
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Oscar Nominations ’08
“Persepolis” is nominated for Best Animated Film. “No Country for Old Men” and “There Will Be Blood,” both of which I’ve seen recently and liked very much, were nominated for 8 awards each. I still have to see “Juno” and … Continue reading
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Heath Ledger found dead…
I was really sad to hear about his death… I really really respected him as an actor. See the BBC’s “Life in Film” video. Some tributes: “I had such great hope for him,” said Oscar-winning actor-director Mel Gibson. “He was … Continue reading
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Def Poetry Jam (Scene 2)
See the video here.
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www.IranNegah.com
A new site has been launched that is sort of like an Iranian youtube with a political twist. Whether you like the politics or not, the website, nevertheless serves as a video archive and gives us access to some contemporary … Continue reading
Presidential Candidate Positions on US-Iran Relations
Compliments of NIAC. And here’s a list of which candidates Hollywood celebs support.
Posted in Elections '08, Iran, US Foreign Policy
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