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The Shah’s Son’s Suicide: Why the Pahlavi Dynasty Still Haunts Iranians
When the Pahlavi monarchy was approaching its final days in power in Iran, I was playing with Cabbage Patch dolls in Cupertino, California, and thought my friends’ parents who worked for Apple ran an...
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Trojan Horse for Iran
As Ali Mostofi says “Again another US commentator gets confused.” Gulf states should take a DIY approach with Iran by Joel Brinkley I have a New Year’s resolution for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf...
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Humanitarian Tragedy in Iran Yet Another Wakeup Call
Post from the National Iranian-American Council’s blog: Humanitarian Tragedy in Iran yet Another Wakeup Call It’s a very interesting piece. I have to say that, due to preconceived notions, I’m...
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Great post from Ali Mostofi
Iran Tunisia Nist Everyone is asking, “why did it happen in Tunisia, and not Iran?” The angry killers, are thinking that their way is spreading in Tunisia. To me it seems that finally we have a window...
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New Pen Pal Pairs
We have recently matched six more American students with Iranian students, and there is the possibility for a seventh pair. We’re very excited about this.
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10 Practical Ideas for Supporting Protests (via Global Freedom Movement)
These ideas for supporting activists in other countries can be adapted for use locally 1: Organise a meeting / rally / balloon release / protest / concert / poetry reading. Post details on FaceBook, or...
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Grants and fiscal sponsorship
Yesterday, I had a (very brief) discussion with the Sparkplug Foundation. I was going to apply for a grant from them as an individual since, to apply as an organization you need non-profit status or a...
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Iran, Islam, and the Rule of Law
“When Columbia University President Lee Bollinger introduced Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at his school in September 2007, he denounced him as a “petty tyrant.” Ahmadinejad is many bad things,...
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Always Have Hope
“Are you upset little friend? Have you been lying awake worrying? Well, don’t worry…I’m here. The flood waters will recede, the famine will end, the sun will shine tomorrow, and I will always be here...
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