Category Archives: gender

Hundreds of thousands at workers’ rally and march in New Delhi

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

I just attended an inspiring rally and march, organized jointly by Indian trade union federations against the rising prices of basic commodities, the selling of public assets to multinational capital, and the rampant disregard for basic laws to protect workers.  … Continue reading →

Posted in gender, india, labor rights, women | 3 Comments

Egyptian activists condemn brutal attack on CBS reporter in Tahrir Square | The Guardian

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

What a horrible event in the middle of such an inspirational one.  I like especially the writer’s persistence in getting the actions and opinions of Egyptian activists in light of the right’s attempt to turn this, once again, into a … Continue reading →

Posted in egypt, gender, media, sexual assault, solidarity stories, women

Nawal El Saadawi: “Women and girls are in the streets”

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Leading Egyptian Feminist, Nawal El Saadawi: “Women and girls are, beside the boys, are in the streets” Nawal El Saadawi on Demcoracy Now! 31 January 2011

Posted in egypt, gender, revolts of 2011, women

Political Camouflage: Review of "Juno"

Posted on January 29, 2008 by

I just saw “Juno” this past weekend. What an unbelievably good movie! I mean, I was laughing and crying and getting shocked and all that good stuff. It’s been some time since I’ve really been wowed by a film like … Continue reading →

Posted in gender, media | 5 Comments