“There is a taboo,” said the visionary Edward Said, “on telling the truth about Palestine and the great destructive force behind Israel. Only when this truth is out can any of us be free.” For many people, the truth is out now. At last, they know. Those once intimidated into silence can’t look away now.…
Report from Latakia resident Lilly Martin Sahiounie. March 17, 2015: Latakia, Syria. At about 7:30 PM local Syrian time (GMT +2) the Syrian Air Defense system shot down an American drone. This was an unmanned aircraft called MQ1. This specific drone carried anti-tank weapons, for the purpose to destroying tanks used by military. The local…
The victim’s journey from accepting her state of submission to breaking free from the shackles of society and fighting back against sexual harassment. We speak to young Egyptian director Safwan Nasser El Din who, after wowing at Cannes 2014, has just released his short film ‘The Victim’ online, portraying the harrowing effects of sexual harassment…
” Come on French Goyim! You are not showing enough love for the Jews.” This is the accusation hurled in our direction by French media outlets and political representatives. The UN will soon be creating a Universal Day ( even in outer space) to ensure our allegiance. Every civilised country will come into line. France…
While the Western-led, anti-Assad bloc mind-blowingly speaks of arming non-existent “moderates” to fight in Syria, they also continue to demonize and silence the very voices that offer a true means of bringing peace and stability back to the region. Two of these voices are: Political and Media Adviser to President al-Assad, Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban; and…
A 17 year old muslim girl that blows your mind away with the most powerful weapon she has, her hijab, her pen and her voice. “When hate comes knocking at your door, greet it with a smile and tell it, “it is too late because love is already having tea inside”. Simply awesome from Naseem…
Avaaz’s support for NATO intervention in Libya shows how the “democratic” movement really supports a war-like, imperialist agenda. Avaaz’s petitions have by now become a worldwide phenomenon. The organization calls itself “a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere” and claims “a simple democratic mission.” Recent history indicates that Avaaz’s alleged democratic…
Originally posted on In Gaza:
Fourteen year old girl from Arihah, Idlib, critical condition after hit by mortar shrapnel. From February 24-26, 2015, I joined a US delegation of 6 anti-war activists—including, notably, former Attorney General, Ramsey Clark, as well as former US Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and long-time anti-war advocate Sara Flounders, of the International…
The Wall Will Fall 