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Iran, freedom of expression; Reserved

In Iran if you close your eyes, mouth and mind then you’re free to do anything they want. The best film makers, poets, authors and artists find ways to circumvent the censors and spread their message under their radar>>>

Iran arrests Jundallah ringleader, Rigi

مرکز اسناد حقوق بشر

مرکز اسناد حقوق بشر ایران سخنرانی نماینده‎های ایران در بازبینی دوره‏ای عمومی سابقه حقوق بشر را محکوم می‎کند

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Why IRI Agents and Operatives Insist on a "Pure" Green Movement

Have you ever wondered why there's so much effort by some in advocating a "pure" Green Movement?  Here is the reason why. >>>

PRINCE OF PERSIA: Crown Prince Reza Spending Summer in Rabat, Morocco (1984)

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi spent his first years in exile in Rabat Morocco before definitively being allowed to return in the United States as a resident. Summer Vacation at the Pool in Rabat, Morocco (circa 1984)

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pictory: France's Prime Minister Pompidou Visits Iran (1968)

French Prime Minister  George Pompidou Arrives for a week long state visit to Iran. Greeted by Prime Minister Amir Abbas Hoveyda and Minister of Development Houshang Nahavandi. (circa 1968) >>>

The unlikely beloved

The sick relationship>>>

ایران آزادی بیان: فریاد ارواح

...  من هم هرچه گشتم نفهمیدم که آنکسی را که زیر شکنجه خواهم کشت، چه گناهی کرده بود >>>

ای که پنجاه رفت و .....

زمان را دریابیم، حیف از این فرصت های آشکار که از دست برود. >>>

"Iran, freedom of expression" : Freedom

"I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people." --Rosa Parks >>>

Terrorism: the most meaningless and manipulated word

The term terrorist has nothing to do with the act itself and everything to do with the identity of the actor, especially his or her religious identity. >>>

ایران، آزادی بیان: زنگ هنر

تا ما جم می خوردیم دیگ بخار تحمل ایشون سوت می زد و خط کش را مثل گرز اسفندیار می برد بالا و به کت و کول ما فرود می آورد >>>

ایران، آزادی بیان: ا جا زه

در پاسخ به فرا خوانی نگارش در مجموعه ی ایران، آزادی بیان

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ایران، آزادی بیان، سکس و شهروندی

دعوت نگارش: ایران، آزادی بیان >>>

کوی دانشگاه تهران

فیلم کامل حمله گارد ویژه و بسیج به کوی دانشگاه تهران 

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پیامک

خیلی دیر شده بود. تمام راه را دویدم. به غیر از دقیقه ای که از شدت خستگی در یک نقطه ایستادم، دستهایم را بر زانوهایم گذاشتم و نفسی تازه کردم، هیچ توقف دیگری نداشتم >>>

ایران، آزادی بیان: کیانوش

در پاسخ به دعوت نگارش مجموعه: ایران، آزادی بیان >>>

You've seen the emails

But have you realy thought about it? >>>

شعر ناب برای محمود احمدی نژاد

شعری برای محمود احمدی نژاد!>>>

The hovering Israeli Eitan

There is still time to avoid disaster>>>

PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY: First Public Gathering of the Iranian Majlis (1906)

The first Public gathering of Iranian Deputies in the Persian Majlis ( Parliament) in Tehran shorty after the Constitutional Revolution of 1906. (circa 1906) >>>

Sheep in Wolf's Clothing

For all of you that consider yourselves part of the Green Movement there is an article that you must read>>>

Boycott Kish Air

A few days ago on the flight from Tehran to Kish the head steward of Kish Air who is a Greek man has called Persian Gulf by the fraudulent name of Arabian Gulf>>>

Yassi

Don’t ever remember wanting a child, ever. Even when I was a child or a teenager, just never pictured myself with a “byproduct” of myself>>>

Samad in Exile

This Film is just one example of Iranian Humor and art and the power of the Persian language>>>

HISTORY FORUM: Nader Naderpour on Iran's Constitutional Revolution and European Rennaissance (1996)

Iranian Poet and Intellectual Nader Naderpour draws parallels between the Constitutional Movement and the European Rennaissance and how they inspired democratic thought in their respective societies. Introduced by Esmail Nooriala >>>

Iran, Freedom of Expression: Salman Rushdie and the Freedom of Speech

A writing project... >>>

فریب و دیگر سروده ها

خون دل خوردی و فریاد رسا سر دادی/ با ورت ساخت مسیحا نفسی بر آمد

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ایران , آزادی بیان

This poem is submitted as part of the "For Iran, freedom of expression series" >>>

حسن شماعی زاده

حسن شماعی‌زاده. نوازنده،آهنگسازو خواننده موسیقی پاپ ایرانی است.

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جد ل

بنا بر نوشته ‌ی هوشنگ دولت‌آبادی در زمان‏هاى دور مردم ايران به قدرت بى‏انتهاى تقدير معتقد بودند وباور داشتند كه

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My heart is yours...

It is not easy to hand over one’s heart... >>>

The GREEN Olympics!

Olympic symbol in green! >>>

How do you say "Chernobyl" in Farsi?

Iranians need to see the other side of nuclear energy.>>>

'The Anti-Proliferation Brigade'

A humorous political cartoon depicting the current nuclear issue>>>

pictory: Iran's Industrial Progress-Pahlavi Era Promotional Film (1970's)

A Promotional Film of the 1970's advertising on Iran's Industrial progress during the Pahlavi Era highlighting the White Revolution Educational Corps, Iran's Radio & Television as well as the Industrial complex in various parts of the nation. >>>

جوانهء سبز سکولاريسم

سکولارها يک «نيروی سوم» پر جمعيت اما گسسته و سرگردانند که تاريخ بار سنگين بردن کشور بسوی جامعه ای باز و مدرن و متمدن و متکثر را بر دوش آنها گذاشته است>>>

BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL: Press Conference for director Rafi Pitts and Cast of "The Hunter" (2010)

British Iranian director Rafi Pitts latest film The Hunter aka Shekarchie was screened at the Berlin Film Fesitval. An opportunity for the director/actor to also speak about the situation in Iran. The Hunter also stars Mitra Hajjar, Hassan Ghal'e Noui. >>>

مولـوی - "چه تدبیر ای مسلمانان که من خود را نمیدانم"

This is the original Farsi version of a famous poem by Rumi, from Divan-e Shams - There are three (3) English translations provided in the comment section below by Yolanda: Coleman Barks' translation, aka Only Breath; Reynold A. Nicholson's translation; and, Shahriar Shariari's translation - I would like to thank Yolanda for providing these translations for comparative purposes 

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The good Muhammad is gone

The bad Yukia is to be ignored>>>

Larijani brothers—three stooges set to destroy Iran

The three brothers.>>>

Freedom also includes freedom for homosexuality

So when i was about 45 yrs old I realized that I am still searching for something that kept me unsettled>>>

Oh here goes

The issue is where does any one person find the delusional authority to limit or call for the limitation of the civil liberties of consenting adults?>>>

My Journey (Part I)

"Live for today, hope for tomorrow".... >>>

Iran, freedom of expression: Who told me?

For the Iran, freedom of expression series>>>

The value of human lives by American standards and courts:

Value of human lives by American standards and courts: $11 million for each American, $200,000 for Iranians and $2,500 for Afghan people. >>>

Man o Baba on homosexuality

I wrote this as a long comment on JJ's "Gay Times" blog.  I will edit and add to it when time allows.  >>>

Cartoon: Deadly Games Boys Play!

On the dangerous immaturity of the politicians! >>>

IRI Supporters' Fantasy vs. Reality

A comparative study between what IRI supporters think and what reality really holds. >>>

Iran, freedom of expression: an invitation to write

An invitation to all to write for Iran.>>>