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Women
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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
1 month ago

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

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

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

Tatami explores the impossible choice faced by Iranian athletes: acquiesce to the regime, losing their chance to compete, or fight for their dreams despite potential consequences.
Film
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks 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
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
3 weeks 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.
#mental-health
#palestinian-rights
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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

It's shameful to dismiss those who question the rising threat of fascism and oppression. Some of us live with the reality of these dynamics.
Social justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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

Kazem Togan's return to Syria revealed that being 'wanted' by the former regime is now a source of pride for many, indicating a shift in societal values.
US news
#literature
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
3 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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