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more about #iran i'm a bottle: I have it on very good authority that some of the young students studying at the religious institute in Qom travel to a certain shrine where they stab... more » Snizzy-Snazz Bullets: This goes for men too, of course. I've read in an effort to rid the country of Western influence, any barber who gives a man a "Western-style" haircu... more » Highsmith: why don't people stop the fuck telling women what to do? You MUST wear makeup. You are not allowed to wear makeup. You must wear heels. You can't wea... more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: Oh for fuck's sake, even MEN look ridiculous without wearing makeup on TV. more » sayah: "state television will ban makeup for women, "abnormal" music and unruly children" Really?! It's almost 2010!! more » lavenderstain: I never watched the video...but I was one of the first ppl who saw it, given that since June 12th, all I did was spend time on facebook and twitter tr... more » sybann: It occurred to me while watching this - and I no way mean to make light of the tragedy - that we never know how we will make a difference in the wo... more » CynicalPink: Dear Teabaggers. Look at this clip and try to tell me we're living in tyranny. Bonus challenge: Do this while having this clip playing in the backgr... more » AtelierCeleste: It was my understanding when this happened, in accordance to the news outlets, that Neda was not, in fact, a 'protester' but simply a passer-by who wa... more » missheidilynn: Sometime things remind that I really have no clue how life can be... more » bitingfairy: Christ, why can't they leave her grave alone? Let her parents have that at least. #nedasoltan more » Lymed: Makan is a hero. May he continue to find the strength to stand up and fight. #nedasoltan more » hello.kitty: This week's FRONTLINE (PBS) is about Neda's killing. It beging airing tomorrow night. #nedasoltan more » Susan B.: Even if her death was orchestrated by the opposition...isn't it still sad? Shouldn't they at least be saying, "Oh yes, our evil enemies killed her, le... more » rd2uk: While i completely disagree with the claim that Nedas death was orchestrated by the opposition, and do not intend to discount her death in any way, I ... more » Aesop's Foibles. YES.: You want to know something strange? Or not so strange, depending on your own reaction to her death. Anyway, one night a few weeks after she was killed... more » lavenderstain: after the first revolution (the one the Islamists stole away) alot of streets were renamed after the "islamic martyrs" who had supposedly given their ... more » The Count of Monte Fisto: The fact that they think they can erase her legacy by erasing the writing on her grave speaks volumes about why the regime is slowly dying. #nedaaghas... more » lavenderstain: These girls are not rebels. and their "cause" is one payed for WITH MONEY. my cousin was in the anti-gvt rally yesterday and she was beaten to a pulp... more » Everything MidnightBikeRide does is a balloon.: Since these are the pro-government ralliers, where exactly does the "rebel" headline come from? #iran more » -
#beautyregime
Iranian State TV Bans Makeup For Women
Iran's state television has banned female presenters from wearing makeup on air because it's against the law, even though millions of Iranian women use cosmetics. Related: Viewers are increasingly turning from state TV to foreign satellite channels. [Washington Post] -
#aliveinmemory
Frontline: Neda's Killing Continues To Haunt Friends, Family, Country
Last night's Frontline examined the life and death of Neda Agha-Soltan, revealing Neda's commitment to protesting and the Iranian government's persecution of her friends and family. More » -
#greenrevolution
After Neda: "Now I Have Left Iran, I Can Cry Out To Break The Silence"
It's been five months since Neda Soltan was gunned down in the streets of Tehran. In that time, Capsian Makan, Neda's boyfriend, has faced prison, torture, and exile. But he is finally able to speak freely. More » -
#neda
Iran Denounces Scholarship For Iranian Students
Iran's regime has sent a letter to Oxford University denouncing a philosophy scholarship that was created in the name of Neda Soltan. They claim Neda's death was orchestrated by the opposition, and the scholarship "undermines [Oxford's] credibility." [Times] -
#personalpolitical
Neda's Mother: Her Legacy Lives On
"People go and write on her grave in red ink the word 'martyr,' and then the authorities go and wipe it off." — Neda Agha-Soltan's mother [CNN] -
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#freedomfighters
Iranian Women Still Fighting For A True Democracy
Iranian women are still being jailed for dissent. Their crime? Promoting the One Million Signatures campaign to oppose discriminatory laws. Created back in 2006, the campaign has gathered momentum in the post-election landscape. [Comment is Free, One Million Signatures] -
#theotherrevolution
"A Second, Less Obtrusive Movement:" Protests Signal New Freedom For Iranian Women
With Ahmadinejad now selecting his cabinet, some fear this summer's protests in Iran were a failure. But according to an anonymous Iranian journalist writing in The New Yorker, they've had a big effect on the country's women. More » -
#pollposition
Obama Approval Dropping — But Still Higher Than Reagan's
Things are a little doom-and-gloom today: Iran may have a secret nuclear facility, and a New York Times/CBS poll shows Obama's approval rating has dropped to 56%. Oh: And Americans are still totally confused about health care. More » -
#leftovers
Yale Murder Suspect "Extremely Controlling" • Study Says: Women Suck At Parking
• A former girlfriend of Raymond Clark, the lab tech accused in the murder of Annie Le, told Good Morning America that Clark was "extremely controlling." She says dictated what clothes she wore, and who she could see. • More » -
#leftovers
Daredevil Grandma Hang-Glides, Skydives • Semenya Withdraws From Championships
• 79-year-old Susie Mann was diagnosed with terminal intestinal cancer. Instead of giving up, Mann has decided to live out her "bucket list," and go hang-gliding, skydiving, swimming with the dolphins, and hiking the Grand Canyon on a donkey. • More » -
#leftovers
Gag-Worthy Guitar Hero Ad Features Hefner • Semenya To Keep Her Gold
• Ugh. Could someone please explain why Hugh Hefner is appearing in ads for Guitar Hero 5? Does seeing him in his bathrobe, surrounded by pants-less playmates playing air-guitar actually make anyone want to buy the game? • More » -
#leftovers
Maine Will Vote On Gay Marriage • Miss Universe Pageant Adds "Condom Olympics"
• Maine officials announced today that opponents of the state legalizing gay marriage have gathered enough signatures to put the issue to a vote in November. Expect a heated battle in the next two months. • More » -
#leftovers
Man Accused In Murder Of Neda Soltan • Dude With Woman's Cornea Now Likes Cleaning
• Pro-government militiaman Abbas Kargar Javid has been accused of murdering Neda Soltan, the young woman from Iran who became an international symbol after her death was shown on YouTube. The regime has yet to take action against Javid. • More »
