An Iraqi Girl Smiles …

I took the below picture at an anti-war public display last year (in October 2007). This is Ulia Tahi, age 9, who was killed around 17-20 June, 2005. Next to her picture-frame are her shoes and a candle lit in her memory. This particular image made me very sad and has stuck in my mind [...]

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Berkeley Teach-in Against the Israeli War on Lebanon

The following clips are from a Berkeley Teach-in which was organized after the Israeli war on Lebanon in Summer 2006. I came across with them just recently. I think the insights offered are still relevant and helpful to understand the macro and micro politics in the region.
These short clips could also serve as a useful [...]

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The "Muslim Smear": Question the Question First

Here is a nice piece by Naomi Klein on the (ab)use of the label “Muslim” in the American political discourse. She questions not only the answers, but also the question itself. On that note, see a somewhat related post here.
Read the whole article at guardian.co.uk
It’s no slur to be called a Muslim
The turban photos [...]

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