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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The BDS movement turns 20. It's an essential pillar of Palestinian freedom | Omar Barghouti

The BDS movement emphasizes the principle of 'do no harm' in global solidarity amidst ongoing violence against Palestinians.
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Women
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Arrested for Singing While Female, in "My Orange Garden"

Faravaz Farvardin's passion for singing defies the restrictions imposed on women in Iran.
Women
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Arrested for Singing While Female, in "My Orange Garden"

Faravaz Farvardin's passion for singing defies the restrictions imposed on women in Iran.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The new film 'Tatami' reveals an Iranian judoka's fight beyond the mat

The film Tatami highlights the intense pressures faced by Iranian athletes under oppressive regimes, spotlighting the struggle between personal ambition and governmental interference.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh Nguyen

Viet Thanh Nguyen connects his experiences as a refugee with the U.S.'s violent actions abroad, illustrating how domestic policies like ICE raids reflect a broader history of oppression.
US news
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Preview of 13th Berlin Biennale | Berlin Art Link

Berlin Biennale emphasizes thematic engagement over artist identities, fostering a deeper confrontation with artworks amid increasing cultural scrutiny.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

The cost of conscience: I lost friends for defending Palestinians

Bearing witness to injustice is a moral duty, and silence equates to complicity, particularly in the context of Palestinian struggles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Palm Sunday Was a Protest, Not a Procession

In essence, Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was not merely a ceremonial act; it was an audacious demonstration of resistance against the oppressive power of Rome.
London
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

It's healthy to demand reality

Critique of dismissive attitudes towards serious political threats like fascism and oppression.
Highlighting the privilege of those who can afford to remain unaffected by systemic issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Free Gaza From Its Own Tyrants First

"The world should remember the name of Odai Al-Rubai. The 22-year-old Palestinian man joined protests in Gaza last week to demand an end to 18 years of Hamas's violent misrule in the territory."
UK news
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

What to Do When a Bully Tries to Intimidate You

Bullying is a significant form of oppression that can severely affect mental health.
Tools and strategies are essential for combating both youth bullying and institutional oppression.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor

Being 'wanted' by the former Assad regime is now viewed as a badge of honor among Syrians, reflecting a drastic cultural shift.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

One Word of Truth Shall Outweigh the Whole World

Solzhenitsyn's Nobel Lecture reminds us of the vital role of literature in combating oppression and safeguarding truth against falsehood.
fromIndependent
6 months ago

Olivia Petter: Oh, Meghan Markle - we expected more from you than 'trad wife'

The trad wife phenomenon, with its portrayal of domestic servitude and oppressed identities, captures a dark suburban reality where women's autonomy is systematically stripped away.
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