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A R C H I V E Archive
A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso ![]() Saturday, September 18, 2004
Solidarity with Iranian bloggers
After a long period of silence it's time for action. Here is a link to news about a collective action planned by Iranian webloggers (in English in Persian). On Monday 20 September 2004, in protest to censorship of internet, the government's crackdown on independent and reformist websites and the arrest of internet activists in Iran many Iranian bloggers are going to rechristen their blog and call it "Emrooz". "Emrooz" is the name of a Iranian reformist news website which has been closed down by the conservative Iranian Judiciary. Iranian bloggers will post the contents of "Emrroz" or provide links to Emrooz as a sign of solidarity with this Persian internet news site. I wil take part in this collective action and if you have a weblog I encourage you to do the same!
Posted at 11:23 AM
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