Tasnim: Translation: In the Arab World You Live
Translation of a poem by Tamim Barghouti.
From the Desert, Under Constantine: Insurgent Iran: Is This Liberation Theology (Back) in Action?
Comrade Matt does a comparative study of Muslim and Christian liberation theologians (specifically, Ali Shari'ati and Gustavo Gutierrez).
Iqbal, Is the Sky Yours or Mine? « P U L S E
Translation of a ghazal by Allama Iqbal.
Get Elected; or, al-Baradei Tryin’ (Part 2 of 6?) « THE BOURSA EXCHANGE
Continuation of the Baradei interview.
Rasheed el-Enany on modern Arabic lit: not quite a Renaissance | Al-Masry Al-Youm
"I don’t know about a "Renaissance." The word implies a preceding period of degeneration or decline and I don’t think that Arabic literature in Egypt or elsewhere has been in a state of decline. On the contrary, it has been flourishing over the past century. The 20th century has been very good for Arabic literature generally, while the last few decades have seen an awful lot of productivity and talent."
Get Elected; or, al-Baradei Tryin’ (Part 1 of ???) « THE BOURSA EXCHANGE
Translated interview with Baradei.
Reem Salahi: Muslim Youth Radicalization or Politically Correct Islamophobia?
"While I cannot speak to the psychological deficiencies of this cause and effect analysis, I can speak to its fundamentally racist and Islamophobic origins and its misguided premises. In recent years, the concept of homegrown terrorism and radicalization has been codified into the public psyche by a number of reports and a proposed legislation. Interestingly, the individuals fueling this policy analysis include none other than the four self-described experts on Islam and counterterrorism: Daniel Pipes, Stephen Emerson, Marc Sageman, and Bruce Hoffman. These men are known for "mainstreaming" Islamophobia and lack the academic and research credentials to even assert an opinion on the matters of Islam and Muslims, much less influence policy and discourse. Yet rather than marginalize these men's work, mainstream media, governmental bodies, and even some Muslim organizations have capitalized on their flawed and sloppy theories and writings."
"Here's the new official rationale for Egyptian policy - we're not participating in the siege of Gaza, we're not trying to prevent medicine, food and building supplies from reaching the survivors of last years devastating bombardment that snuffed out 1,600 civilians - we're only out to stop Palestinians from smuggling goods our way without paying duties. We're just protecting our borders against the Gazan hordes. We're not against allowing the aid convoys entering Gaza - we just want to make sure they enter Egypt from Al-Arish - not Nuweiba. Whatever you think about Egyptian policies, you have to tip your hat to Abu El Gheit for being so creative. Of course, if you don't get your paycheck from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry or your annual bonus check isn't issued by Al-Ahram - you'd have a much easier job explaining Egypt's policy."
Electronic Lebanon: A voice of frustration and hope in Nahr al-Bared
Over the past ten years, Palestinian hip-hop has exploded into a phenomenon from the occupied territories to so-called Israel proper and the diaspora in the West. Now, Palestinian refugees from the camps in neighboring countries, like Farhan Abu Siyam from Nahr al-Barid camp in Lebanon, are taking up the mic.
ei: Photostory: Egypt further encaging Gaza
Pictures of the Egyptian apartheid wall in Gaza.
Welcome to Egypt (only if you are a relative of an Israeli occupation soldier) at 3arabawy
"The Egyptian people are with us " #GFM #Gaza - Sights and Sounds
"Despite police efforts to keep us separated, young Egyptians kept coming up to us to express support at the vigil this evening. Earlier today during the action, despite much heavier police presence and more tension, I witnessed similar acts of solidarity. Several times I saw Egyptian passersby hand bags of food and bottled water over the heads of riot police to Gaza Freedom Marchers. I heard one say "for you, for freedom" as he did so. It's also true that the anti-Palestinian propaganda in state media has affected some people here but it's so hard to say how much, and as everywhere many are just indifferent. As "internationals" we were given relatively wide latitude to demonstrate and express ourselves that Egyptians do not have without putting themselves at much greater risk of harm than we ever faced. But the consistent expressions of solidarity and support I saw from Egyptians gave substance to the chant "il sha3b il Masri ma3na" - the Egyptian people are with us. "
You kill them, I clean your weapon « Dreams of a Little Socialist أحلام إشتراكي صغير
Shame on the wretched Arab regimes who willingly participate in strangling the Palestinians... I only wish that they added a caricature of Mubarak alongside the Saudi sheikh.
"Palestinian women are using skin whitening treatments as popular media are reasserting a 'fair-is-beautiful' bid. But the message is not new and can be found even in old Arabic poetry."
The Angry Arab News Service/وكالة أنباء العربي الغاضب: Iran: Revolution versus Revolution
Reflections on Iran in classic Angry Arab rant style.
Artwork by Lebanese American artist, Joe Namy.
Islamophobic Crimes: A Racist Murder and a Beating | loonwatch.com
LENIN'S TOMB: New Iran protests
"If those writing the reform movement off as another 'colour revolution' were correct, we probably wouldn't be witnessing such scenes. There is no way that this is over. The old order in the Middle East, from the US-backed Mubarak dictatorship to the Islamic Republic, is breaking apart."
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