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Jordanian Parliament Debates Censoring YouTube Video

A local video production by ShooFeeTV brought out the ire of many parliamentarians in Jordan. The video heavily criticizes the performance of the Parliament in the recent years in a National-Geographic...

Posted Mar 21 2013, 07:52 AM by Tarakiyee » Blargh

Filed under: Internet, Activism, Digital Rights

Israel Continues to Deny Cancer Ailing Detainee Any Treatment

Palestinian 65-year-old Maysarah Abuhamdeih has been held in captivity since 28/2/2002 by Israeli occupation forces, among thousands of other illegally detained Palestinians. While I could write articles...

Posted Mar 11 2013, 03:18 AM by Tarakiyee » Blargh

Filed under: Activism

New Threat to Free Internet in Jordan – Article 6 (b)

The year 2012 was a horrible year for digital rights and free press in Jordan. The passing of the draconian Press and Publications law and extending its jurisdiction to include online news websites gave...

Posted Feb 20 2013, 12:46 PM by Tarakiyee » Blog

Filed under: Jordan, Activism, Censorship, Digital Rights, free internet, jordanian law

Lessons from Syria

Jade Salhab There are two parts to this brilliant article by Beesaan el Shaikh in Al Hayat (Arabic) which I believe is an imperative read for anyone interested in the Arab uprising. The first part of the...

Posted Feb 15 2013, 06:14 AM by Arabdemocracy

Filed under: Egypt, society, politics, Democracy, Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, Activism, Jade Salhab, Arabspring

The Kiss, Transposed

This image has been doing the rounds and having caught it for the third time, I can’t help but share it. Amidst the chaos and horrors of the ongoing conflict in Syria, art nestles; hidden at times...

Posted Jan 28 2013, 07:25 AM by Caledoniyya

Filed under: art, Syria, Activism, street art

When Jordanian Entrepreneurship Goes Wrong

It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything on the black iris and that’s largely due to being a bit jaded with the political scene of the country. So, instead, the following is an incoherent...

Posted Dec 18 2012, 03:04 AM by The Black Iris of Jordan

Filed under: Jordan, society, Activism, Commentary

#Blog_For_Freedom Free the Prisoners, Free the Prisoners’ Minds

For me it goes without saying that I want the prisoners of conscience released. Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right, and I fully believe in that. However, I would like to also take a moment...

Posted Dec 03 2012, 04:16 AM by Tarakiyee » Blog

Filed under: Rants, Activism

The Dirty Media War in Jordan – The Average Citizen’s Guide

For the past few days, social networking websites and online media has been alight with lots of misinformation, half-truths, and propaganda, that created a sense of confusion and fear within lots of ordinary...

Posted Nov 17 2012, 09:19 AM by Tarakiyee » Blog

Filed under: Amman, Activism

Small victories, a positive narrative

This past week has been nothing less than the usual political roller coaster we’ve been through ever since Arab spring came along. I want to stress on the highs along that ride because for anything...

Posted Sep 04 2012, 12:26 PM by WEBsessed

Filed under: politics, world, Activism

Jordan Internet Blackout Day: Aug 29th Action Alert

The Jordanian government officials are planning to censor the internet in the country using baseless moral claims. Join the Internet Blackout day this coming Wed, Aug 29th. Read more here in English at...

Posted Aug 27 2012, 06:46 AM by WEBsessed

Filed under: Jordan, web, Activism, Life & Living

Jordanian Bloggers Lament For Women – May Day Round Up

Nas on what is really killing women What is going on with young male Jordanians these days? When did this level of brutality come about? Has it always been there and we’re just hearing about it now? Or...

Posted May 01 2012, 11:56 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Life, friends, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery, disgusted, mother's issues, weeping

Jordanian Bloggers Lament For Women – May Day Round Up

Nas on what is really killing women What is going on with young male Jordanians these days? When did this level of brutality come about? Has it always been there and we’re just hearing about it now? Or...

Posted May 01 2012, 11:56 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Life, friends, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery, disgusted, mother's issues, weeping

Some good advice For New Parties in town

Dear follow blogger Sandmonkey aka Mahmoud Salem wishes all the success to Dr.ElBaradei’s new Constitution Party and thus from two days ago he published some good advice from his experience in the Partisan...

Posted Apr 29 2012, 05:34 PM by Egyptian Chronicles

Filed under: Egypt, citizen Journalism, politics, Democracy, National, Activism, MENA, parties, ElBaradei, Party of parties, Post revolution, Sandmonkey, Constitution Party, Free Egyptians Party

Man Escapes Death Penalty by Marrying the 15 Year Old He Raped

This is just so unbelievable… This is a Pakistan-type story, not a Jordan-type story Thanks to Hareega, who translated it for me, and pulled me back from blog-oblivion in the process. Read about...

Posted Apr 26 2012, 05:55 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, stunned, abuse recovery

Man Escapes Death Penalty by Marrying the 15 Year Old He Raped

This is just so unbelievable… This is a Pakistan-type story, not a Jordan-type story Thanks to Hareega, who translated it for me, and pulled me back from blog-oblivion in the process. Read about...

Posted Apr 26 2012, 05:55 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, stunned, abuse recovery

#Free Gizawy : A matter of human rights

Ahmed Gizawy Ahmed Gizawy , a human rights activist and a lawyer who was defending the rights of Egyptians imprisoned in Saudi Arabia and last year he criticized or rather attacked the king Abdullah of...

Posted Apr 23 2012, 07:55 PM by Egyptian Chronicles

Filed under: News, Human Rights, Egypt, media, citizen Journalism, Photos, politics, Saudi Arabia, Activism, MENA, KSA, Gulf, Gizawy, #FreeGizawy, Ahmed Gizawy

Reason #238 For (Dis)Honor Murders: Phone Pics of Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ

Algerian dad sees pictures of actors in 16 year-old daughter’s phone, slits her throat. Oh. Read More...

Posted Mar 30 2012, 02:23 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, evil, disgusted

Reason #238 For (Dis)Honor Murders: Phone Pics of Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ

Algerian dad sees pictures of actors in 16 year-old daughter’s phone, slits her throat. Oh. Read More...

Posted Mar 30 2012, 02:23 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, evil, disgusted

Off Line For a Bit

See you later, alligators. For those who pray, please do. Just that I can be a blessing. Read More...

Posted Mar 19 2012, 09:00 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Activism, women's issues, Jesus and Women, abuse recovery

Off Line For a Bit

See you later, alligators. For those who pray, please do. Just that I can be a blessing. Read More...

Posted Mar 19 2012, 09:00 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Activism, women's issues, Jesus and Women, abuse recovery

suicide as self-determination – these women get the last word

A Moroccan 16 year-old committed suicide to avoid having her rapist as a husband until the end of her life. She ended it herself as a final act of self-determination. Self-immolation is a common form of...

Posted Mar 19 2012, 12:29 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, evil, disgusted

suicide as self-determination – these women get the last word

A Moroccan 16 year-old committed suicide to avoid having her rapist as a husband until the end of her life. She ended it herself as a final act of self-determination. Self-immolation is a common form of...

Posted Mar 19 2012, 12:29 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, evil, disgusted

Abuser Gets 20 Years

Good that he is paying the price rather than she, that she did not become an honor statistic. There is growing hope for change. AMMAN — The Criminal Court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to 20 years in...

Posted Mar 16 2012, 10:18 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery

Abuser Gets 20 Years

Good that he is paying the price rather than she, that she did not become an honor statistic. There is growing hope for change. AMMAN — The Criminal Court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to 20 years in...

Posted Mar 16 2012, 10:18 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery

Best of the Blogs – um, oops

Well, there we are. 2012 started fast and hasn’t stopped that pace. Lots of joy. Lots of sadness. LOTS of drama, but the current hal is good. All the big confrontations happened and wisdom was received...

Posted Feb 24 2012, 10:55 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Blogging, Family, friends, Activism, Regional Issues, Frustrations, expat living

Playin’ the Culture Card Sometimes Fails When You Break The Law

I have done this. Oh yea, play dumb American like I can’t understand Arabic, hoping that it doesn’t show I just pulled something stupid and want to get away with it. Like not looking when opening...

Posted Feb 17 2012, 11:40 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, mother's issues

Playin’ the Culture Card Sometimes Fails When You Break The Law

I have done this. Oh yea, play dumb American like I can’t understand Arabic, hoping that it doesn’t show I just pulled something stupid and want to get away with it. Like not looking when opening...

Posted Feb 17 2012, 11:40 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, mother's issues

A Fatwa Against Honor Killing (and Domestic Abuse)- OH YEA, CANADA!

An imam, and a fatwa, I can get behind. How about it, Jordanian imams? A Calgary imam will take the bold step of issuing a fatwa – an official religious edict pronounced by a scholar of the Muslim...

Posted Feb 04 2012, 10:16 AM by my treasure

Filed under: cool, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, abuse recovery

A Fatwa Against Honor Killing (and Domestic Abuse)- OH YEA, CANADA!

An imam, and a fatwa, I can get behind. How about it, Jordanian imams? A Calgary imam will take the bold step of issuing a fatwa – an official religious edict pronounced by a scholar of the Muslim...

Posted Feb 04 2012, 10:16 AM by my treasure

Filed under: cool, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, abuse recovery

Southern Sudan, Northern Iraq

Baba Kounouz and I will be doing the North/South Arab world shuffle. I will be speaking at a women’s conference on restoration after devastation, he will be doing a seminar with a group of men he...

Posted Feb 02 2012, 02:31 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Events, friends, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, abuse recovery, expat living

Best of JO Blogs 4th Week of January

First, the funny stuff: Roba decodes the cheek-kissing protocol. Shalabi decodes Arab Moms Babs on Bins Check out a newish blogger I am enjoying, Sum Of Mind. The serious Roba on taxation without representation...

Posted Jan 30 2012, 02:08 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Blogging, Activism, Regional Issues, women's issues, Frustrations, great deals!, great, expat living, thankful to be in Jordan

Life Sentence for Montreal Murders

Guilty A Montreal couple and their son were convicted Sunday of first-degree murder in the deaths of four family members in a case the judge called “despicable,” “heinous” and stemming...

Posted Jan 30 2012, 12:18 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing

Murder in Mafraq: 1st So-Called Crime of Honor for 2012

Because you know, the only way to deal with those promiscuous sisters is to off them. AMMAN — Authorities on Sunday said they had arrested a 34-year-old man who reportedly murdered his divorced sister...

Posted Jan 30 2012, 12:07 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, nag

Canadian Muslim Women Redefine Honor, and Help Combat Domestic Violence

I love this! Practical steps in dealing with reality, and adding a woman’s voice to the definition of honor. God created us to be the ones who give birth to mercy, our voice is essential to the community...

Posted Jan 25 2012, 12:00 AM by my treasure

Filed under: cool, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, great, abuse recovery

Daughter Slaughter in Switzerland – ‘Honor Murder’ Goes to Trial in March

Literally. Axed to death by her own dad. It wasn’t the first time he had tried to kill her. A Swiss prosecutor has described as a “veritable slaughter” the vicious axe murder of a 16...

Posted Jan 17 2012, 12:52 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, abuse recovery

Daughter Slaughter in Switzerland – ‘Honor Murder’ Goes to Trial in March

Literally. Axed to death by her own dad. It wasn’t the first time he had tried to kill her. A Swiss prosecutor has described as a “veritable slaughter” the vicious axe murder of a 16...

Posted Jan 17 2012, 12:52 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, abuse recovery

Reason #678 to Love Jordan

The National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics. I wrote Dr. Kamel’s office this week, as I had been a Very Bad Patient and forgotten my bi-annual appointment. I said so, and apologized...

Posted Jan 16 2012, 10:23 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, friends, Activism, living with cancer, women's issues, nag, great deals!, expat living, thankful to be in Jordan

Reason #678 to Love Jordan

The National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Genetics. I wrote Dr. Kamel’s office this week, as I had been a Very Bad Patient and forgotten my bi-annual appointment. I said so, and apologized...

Posted Jan 16 2012, 10:23 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, friends, Activism, living with cancer, women's issues, nag, great deals!, expat living, thankful to be in Jordan

In the NY Orthodox Jewish Community, 117 Kids Molested

Some serious CSA coverup happening in the Big Apple. “CBS notes that in the last three years, 85 accused Orthodox child molesters have been charged with crimes involving 117 victims,and that 38 cases...

Posted Jan 16 2012, 12:38 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, kid's issues, evil, abuse recovery, disgusted

In the NY Orthodox Jewish Community, 117 Kids Molested

Some serious CSA coverup happening in the Big Apple. “CBS notes that in the last three years, 85 accused Orthodox child molesters have been charged with crimes involving 117 victims,and that 38 cases...

Posted Jan 16 2012, 12:38 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, kid's issues, evil, abuse recovery, disgusted

Miracle Magnet

I was over at a friend’s house last night for an interview for Go magazine. As we were waiting for the other partners of the group to arrive, she listed their names. WHAT? One was the very guy I...

Posted Jan 15 2012, 10:52 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Life, cool, Writing, friends, Activism, faith, God, Christianity, silliness, Jesus and Women, great deals!, expat living, thankful to be in Jordan

Miracle Magnet

I was over at a friend’s house last night for an interview for Go magazine. As we were waiting for the other partners of the group to arrive, she listed their names. WHAT? One was the very guy I...

Posted Jan 15 2012, 10:52 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Life, cool, Writing, friends, Activism, faith, God, Christianity, silliness, Jesus and Women, great deals!, expat living, thankful to be in Jordan

Honor Killing Comes to the Gay Community in Turkey

A film covers the story of a real life Bad Dad story, shooting his son dead for being gay. After SO much trauma, this breaks my heart. Ahmet endured so much. Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — In colloquial...

Posted Jan 14 2012, 05:31 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing

Honor Killing Comes to the Gay Community in Turkey

A film covers the story of a real life Bad Dad story, shooting his son dead for being gay. After SO much trauma, this breaks my heart. Ahmet endured so much. Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) — In colloquial...

Posted Jan 14 2012, 05:31 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing

Neocon Israel Mouthpiece Writes Syrian Opposition Intervention Paper

Moon of Alabama Syrian National Council uses a policy papers arguing for military intervention in Syria that was written by a neocon and Israel supporter and paid for by the U.S. State Department. Read...

Posted Jan 12 2012, 04:47 AM by Intifada Palestine

Saudi Schools Jordan in Women’s Rights

Well, for sure the right to be free from a man determining your cup size in the underwear store. There is just something so wrong with this reality. Men work in women’s underwear stores here in Jordan...

Posted Jan 11 2012, 12:34 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Activism, hayk, Regional Issues, women's issues, silliness, Frustrations, disgusted, expat living

President al-Assad: “We are Victorious against Conspiracy”

SANA Arab News Agency "We are to be victorious ,with and by you, against the conspiracy," said President al-Assad to the jubilant Syrians, who hoist the Syrian flag, his posters, and national...

Posted Jan 11 2012, 07:17 AM by Intifada Palestine

Filed under: middle east, Syria, current events, Activism, Featured, World News, conspiracy, News/Politics, President Bashar al-Assad, Syrian demonstrations, Syrian uprising, Free Syrian Army (FSA), President al-Assad: "We are Victorious against Conspiracy"

The Turbulent 2011 at a Glance

Kourosh Ziabari 2011 was a turbulent year for the world. With chained revolutions in the Arab world, mounting financial crisis in Europe and the unprecedented wave of protests and mass demonstrations in...

Posted Jan 09 2012, 02:17 AM by Intifada Palestine

Shocking Clip: Israeli Checkpoint Cruelty

"We let them suffer, in the sun, in the rain, that's it. That's what I wanted to say. Let the whole world know." - Israeli border police Read More...

Posted Jan 06 2012, 03:12 AM by Intifada Palestine

Separate Graves for Victims of So-Called Honor Crimes

In Pakistan, even in death the women are in shame, and no one can visit their graves. What happens in Jordan? In these tribes, the custom of killing in the name of honour flourishes to serve many other...

Posted Jan 05 2012, 11:18 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, abuse recovery

Palestinians Must Get Their Act Together in 2012

Khalid Amayreh Hence, the Palestinian leadership, including Fatah and Hamas, must get its act together in 2012 and make sure it is not going to be another year of futile waiting. Read More...

Posted Dec 31 2011, 04:54 AM by Intifada Palestine

No Political System Can Function Without a Free Press: Mark Kingwell

By Kourosh Ziabari Prof. Kingwell kindly joined me in an exclusive interview and answered my questions about philosophy, popular culture, the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street Movement and ethics in journalism...

Posted Dec 28 2011, 05:34 AM by Intifada Palestine

It’s the Right Moment for Churches to Pay Attention to Israel’s Occupation

by James M. Wall / The Electronic Intifada In his book Kairos for Palestine, Rifat Odeh Kassis deals with a topic that is as fresh as the destruction of a Palestinian home by Israeli-driven, US...

Posted Dec 25 2011, 06:55 AM by Intifada Palestine

Filed under: Palestine, middle east, Israel, current events, Zionism, Nakba, opinion, Activism, Featured, South Africa, World News, world council of churches, BDS, News/Politics, KAIROS PALESTINE:, christian activism, Rifat Odeh Kassis, Kairos

BRIDES BOYCOTT AHAVA AND SODASTREAM

Flash mob, brides and all, boycott AHAVA and SodaStream at a Bed Bath and Beyond store in Marin County, CA Read More...

Posted Dec 22 2011, 06:00 AM by Intifada Palestine

First Trial in Belgium for So-Called Honor Killing

Twenty year-old Sadia did not want an arranged marriage to a man she has never met. She moved in with a Belgian man after spending time at a shelter to protect her from her family. A Belgian court on Monday...

Posted Dec 21 2011, 09:37 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, disgusted

Ethnic Cleansing of Invented People

by Miko Peled Mostafa Tamimi from Nabi Saleh, Bahjat Zaalan and his son Ramdan from Gaza died on my fiftieth birthday and just a few days after Newt Gingrich declared them an invented people. They were...

Posted Dec 21 2011, 04:53 AM by Intifada Palestine

Jordan Beats GERMANY in Sentencing Incestuous Father

You go, JO…pat yourselves on the back for knowing the clear difference between right and wrong when an ‘advanced, civilized’ Western nation seems to think a father having sex with his...

Posted Dec 20 2011, 04:02 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Relationships, Activism, kid's issues, women's issues, nag, evil, stunned, abuse recovery, disgusted, mother's issues, weeping

14 Year Old Victim of Sexual Assault Murdered For Pressing Charges

How tragic: he had the courage to confront his abuser and use the working existing system in place to press charges. Everything was on track, then a mom set up a murder. What he and his family did was...

Posted Dec 14 2011, 08:55 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Abuse, Activism, kid's issues, abuse recovery, mother's issues

Right-wing Take Over. Left-wing Call to Arms…er…Feet.

I’m sure I’m not the first person to notice this trend toward conservatism. But holy cow! What’s up? It’s not even just conservatism, it’s NEO conservatism. I mean, can humanity...

Posted Dec 13 2011, 10:04 AM by Suffonsifisms

Filed under: middle east, Women, Life, Israel, politics, Religion, Economy, world, opinion, environment, Canada, Activism, observations, United States, Republicans, atheism, Conservatives

Right-wing Take Over. Left-wing Call to Arms…er…Feet.

I’m sure I’m not the first person to notice this trend toward conservatism. But holy cow! What’s up? It’s not even just conservatism, it’s NEO conservatism. I mean, can humanity...

Posted Dec 13 2011, 10:04 AM by Suffonsifisms

Filed under: middle east, Women, Life, Israel, politics, Religion, Economy, world, opinion, environment, Canada, Activism, observations, United States, Republicans, atheism, Conservatives

Canadian Imams Lead The Way in Speaking Out Against So-Called Honor Killings

“You will lose the pleasure of Allah”. Bravo. (thx Canadian reader W for sending the link) More than 120 mosques, individuals, scholars, associations and cultural groups across the country...

Posted Dec 11 2011, 11:01 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Islam, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, Christianity, abuse recovery

Slow Sharia Courts – Takes Years to Get 40JD Alimony?

Really, I shouldn’t have read the news today. Is there any wonder why people flip out when they hear the word “Sharia”? Assurances ring a little hollow in light of reality. AMMAN –...

Posted Dec 08 2011, 11:44 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Jordan, Family, Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, kid's issues, women's issues, abuse recovery, mother's issues

Dishonor Killing Alternative – Off Yourself

God forbid Jordan’s stricter penal code results in greater suicides. Doesn’t this just make you want to weep? Men, hello? When will you take your place, your God-given role, as defender of...

Posted Dec 08 2011, 11:15 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, evil, abuse recovery, disgusted, weeping

A Revolution Against Resistance?

by Ibrahim al-Amin an interview Ghalioun stated that under a new opposition-led government, “there will be no special relationship with Iran…Breaking the exceptional relationship means breaking the strategic...

Posted Dec 06 2011, 07:17 AM by Intifada Palestine

#FreeRazan Ghazzawi الحرية لرزان غزّاوي

My dear friend and respected human rights activist Razan Ghazzawi got arrested on Sunday Dec 4th as she was traveling through the Syrian Jordanian border. As our hears are holding her, we want to create...

Posted Dec 06 2011, 05:39 AM by WEBsessed

Filed under: Human Rights, politics, Syria, world, Activism, Women & Human rights, #FreeRazan, Razan Ghazzawi, رزان غزّاوي

3,000 “Honor” Attacks in the UK

It has officially blown open. Women are beginning to articulate their own narrative in regards to ‘honor’ violence, not in the East, but in the West. Papa, you aren’t in Peshawar anymore...

Posted Dec 04 2011, 05:09 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery, mother's issues, weeping

3,000 “Honor” Attacks in the UK

It has officially blown open. Women are beginning to articulate their own narrative in regards to ‘honor’ violence, not in the East, but in the West. Papa, you aren’t in Peshawar anymore...

Posted Dec 04 2011, 05:09 AM by my treasure

Filed under: Abuse, Activism, Regional Issues, honor killing, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, abuse recovery, mother's issues, weeping

Saudi Shura Council Declares Women Drivers Will Spell the End of Virginity

Or turn into them prostitutes, or cause homosexuality, divorce and pornography. Wow. Women driving could do all that? Mish Ma3uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul, ma ‘awahum, al Banat Al Saudi. Read...

Posted Dec 03 2011, 01:45 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Activism, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, stunned, mother's issues

Saudi Shura Council Declares Women Drivers Will Spell the End of Virginity

Or turn into them prostitutes, or cause homosexuality, divorce and pornography. Wow. Women driving could do all that? Mish Ma3uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul, ma ‘awahum, al Banat Al Saudi. Read...

Posted Dec 03 2011, 01:45 PM by my treasure

Filed under: Activism, women's issues, nag, Frustrations, stunned, mother's issues

A Tireless Advocate of Justice for Palestinians

by Franklin Lamb In addition to the countless reasons Francis will be sorely missed by his friends and loved ones, he will be missed because he leaves a void for many of us who were and remain inspired...

Posted Dec 03 2011, 01:13 PM by Intifada Palestine

Filed under: Palestine, middle east, Israel, Lebanon, current events, Nakba, Palestinians, Activism, Featured, Palestinian Refugees, Sabra-Shatila Massacre, World News, Palestinian People, News/Politics, Palestinian rights, Palestine civil rights campaign, Civil Rights, Francis Khoo Kah Siang, A Tireless Advocate of Justice for Palestinians

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