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Right-wing politics
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Julian Casablancas Critiques American Zionists in SubwayTakes Appearance

Julian Casablancas criticized American Zionists for claiming oppression while benefiting from privilege, acknowledging the complexity of changing entrenched views on Israel.
#iran
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago
Social justice

Opinion: Iran's ceasefire doesn't bring peace. It brings another kind of war.

Iranian civilians face brutal oppression, leading to an illusion that uprising is simple amidst complex and violent realities.
fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago
Women

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

Faravaz Farvardin's passion for singing defies the restrictions imposed on women in Iran.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

As a Palestinian, I stand in solidarity with the Iranian people. Here's why

Western promises of freedom often mask imperialistic desires for control and domination, leaving oppressed peoples wary of foreign intervention.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Islamic Republic has not crushed the Iranian people's resolve. This war will not do so either | Azar Nafisi

Writers must give voice to the silenced and recreate their stories, especially during times of suffering like those faced by the Iranian people.
Women
fromThe New Yorker
11 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.
more#iran
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Distracting Metaphors

Metaphors can illuminate or obscure understanding, but some, like Holocaust comparisons, can provoke discomfort and controversy.
Philosophy
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Applying Existentialist Ethics - emptywheel

Oppression and tyranny require active resistance, intellectuals must foster collective existential freedom to inspire emancipatory solidarity and action.
Games
fromInverse
4 months ago

Steam And Epic Could Destroy One Of The Best Indie Studios With An Unexplained Game Ban

Horses exposes how oppressive ideologies manifest through cruelty and censorship, and its Steam/Epic bans threaten developer Santa Ragione's survival.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

I was born in a melting pot. Melting isn't fun': Jon M Chu on Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande and living the American dream

Wicked reframes Oz through Elphaba's perspective, revealing systemic oppression, strong friendships, and enchanting, surprisingly moving storytelling across two lengthy films.
fromThe Nation
8 months ago

On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance

There is no one magical thing that can be done to stop them, and no set of actions any single person can take to halt the enshittification of our country.
Social justice
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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months 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.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
10 months 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
10 months 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
10 months 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.
Writing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 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
1 year 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
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