Monthly Archives: May 2009

Israel’s Allegiance Laws

Posted on May 27, 2009 by iPouya

A tinge (or a whole lot of) fascism, maybe: “The Knesset on Wednesday morning approved in a preliminary reading a bill introducing one year in prison for anyone speaking against Israel’s existence as a Jewish and democratic state, should the … Continue reading →

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The History of Weed

Posted on May 21, 2009 by iPouya

Huffington Post: “Ever wondered how marijuana got to America but were just too lazy to find out? Now all you have to do is click play to see the condensed history of cannabis brought to you by the Showtime dramedy … Continue reading →

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Drug Addiction and Treatment in Iran

Posted on May 18, 2009 by iPouya

I am almost certain that the treatment shown in this video is far from adequate given the enormity of the drug problem in Iran but I am nevertheless hopeful. See the video here.

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The Story of Stuff

Posted on May 12, 2009 by iPouya

Nothing in this video is news for you, I’m sure, but the fact that it puts it all in perspective is amazing. “The Story of Stuff” addresses issues of consumerism, environmental degradation, exploitation, and much much more. Please take the … Continue reading →

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Video of Israeli Human Rights Activist Jailed for Trying to Stop Israeli House Demolitions

Posted on May 7, 2009 by iPouya

It’s so frustrating to see Israeli soldiers laughing after the house demolitions left several Palestinians homeless. See the video here.  Read about the activist here. Excerpt: “Most people are not really surprised when they read that human rights activists are … Continue reading →

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