Monthly Archives: November 2009

Occupied Berkeley: The Taking Of Wheeler Hall

See the provacative video here.    

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California Students Protest Massive Tuition Hikes

Here’s the local TV coverage of the showdown yesterday. Here’s the NYT’s article. What’s the next step? Does anybody know?

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NIAC: Setting the Record Straight

NIAC: “Myth: NIAC is a lobby for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Fact: NIAC is not a lobby for the Islamic Republic. NIAC is an American organization that represents the majority viewpoints of American’s of Iranian descent, as reflected in … Continue reading

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Shariati Speaks

“.اگر مثل گاو گنده باشي،ميدوشنت، اگر مثل خر قوي باشي، بارت مي كنند، اگر مثل اسب دونده باشي،سوارت مي شوند… فقط از فهميدن تو مي ترسند”

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Iran Student Criticizes Khamenei in Person

Excerpt: “An unassuming college math student has become an unlikely hero to many in Iran for daring to criticize the country’s most powerful man to his face. Mahmoud Vahidnia has received an outpouring of support from government opponents for the … Continue reading

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The 30th Anniversary of the Embassy Takeover – Protests for and Against the Regime (Video)

Welcome to Iran’s bipolar disorder: Protests for the regime & protests against.

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5 Friendliest Nations On Planet Earth

Iran ranked #4: “Iran’s most precious jewel is its people. Lonely Planet calls them warm and fascinating people, and Will Hide, a London-based travel journalist writing for the Times, has concluded after returning from his trip to Iran that this … Continue reading

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Obama Administration Toes Israeli Line on Settlements (Video)

Making a u-turn on Israel’s illegal and relentless settlement building. See the video here.

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The Daily Show: Anna Baltzer and Mustafa Barghouti

In Jone we trust… see part 1 here, and part 2 here.

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“Pretty Women of Iran” – Video

Jessica Mudditt, the creator of the video, sent me the youtube link. (See the video here)  I like the fact that the video does not focus exclusively on a certain type of women but incorporated numerous, how should I put … Continue reading

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