Category Archives: egypt

I Wish You Egypt: An open letter to people of conscience in the West | Omar Barghouti

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Powerful words.  Definitely git the link to read the whole letter. —PJ ————————- “I wish you Egypt! I wish you empowerment to resist; to fight for social and economic justice; to win your real freedom and equal rights. I wish … Continue reading →

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A Million March in Kashmir?: Suvaid Yaseen « Kafila

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

More on Egypt and India…though in this case the significant difference is the radicalization of a specific oppressed group as opposed to the nation as a whole. Make sure you check out the photos and videos–like the one below —PJ … Continue reading →

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Feeling the impact of Egypt in India | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

By yours truly! PJ ——— “SINHAASAN KHAALI Karo…” (“Vacate the throne…”) Thus read the front-page headline of the February 2 issue of the Hindi newspaper Navbharat Times in India, superimposed on a photograph of the previous day’s historic rally of … Continue reading →

Posted in egypt, global left, india, labor rights, revolts of 2011

Take Action: Zimbabwean Activists Imprisoned

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Zimbabwean activists and socialists were imprisoned for the “crime” of holding a meeting to discuss the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia on February 19. (http://socialistworker.org/2011/03/03/zimbabwe-socialists-tortured) Thirty-nine of the initial 45 have been released thanks to protests and pressure, but the … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe socialists tortured | SocialistWorker.org

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

    ACTIVISTS IN Zimbabwe are facing torture, prison and a possible death sentence for the “crime” of holding a meeting to discuss the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia. Forty-five activists, students and trade unionists were arrested in Harare on … Continue reading →

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‘We Stand With You as You Stood With Us’: Statement to Workers of Wisconsin From Egypt | MichaelMoore.com

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

This is a fantastic statement of solidarity. –PJ ——–  “Kamal Abbas is General Coordinator of the CTUWS, an umbrella advocacy organization for independent unions in Egypt. The CTUWS, which was awarded the 1999 French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, suffered repeated … Continue reading →

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Someone in Egypt Ordered a Pizza for the Protesters in Wisconsin | NY Magazine

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

Sometimes solidarity comes with toppings… –PJ ————– “Ian’s on State Street – a small pizza place near the Capitol – has been fielding calls from citizens of twelve countries and thirty-eight states looking to donate free pizza to the Wisconsinites … Continue reading →

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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

‘Where is India’s Tahrir Square?’ | openDemocracy

Posted on February 19, 2011 by

Saroj Giri 17 February 2011 | opendemocracy.net   Where is India’s Egypt, India’s Tahrir Square? This question is being asked in India, both publicly by leaders and activists and also quietly in personal conversations via ‘Where is India’s Tahrir Square?’ … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers Sound Off Against Gov. Scott ‘Hosni’ Walker | The Nation

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

David Zirin does it again.  I love this man.  Let me say it again.  My sports links are usually apolitical.  My politics links couldn’t care less about the Super Bowl.  And then you read Zirin and you’re whole again.  Dave, … Continue reading →

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