Free Speech
Grrrrr…Tunnel Bear is Offering Free VPN Services to Folks in Iran
Amazing effort from Tunnel Bear to provide internet access to people in Iran using their VPN.
Corruption and Poverty Lead to Rage and Despair in Iran
“If I were not in prison, I would be in front of Parliament every day that the budget bill was under discussion. The members of parliament need to know that they are accountable to the people, that they represent the people, and that the eyes of the people are
The Iranian State Versus Kim Kardashian
“The evolution of enemies of the revolution! Having survived the onslaught of Popper and Soros, it’s now facing #Kardashian. What a transformation!”
Vandalism Marks ‘Schindler’s List’ Movie Night
“Last night we rented the film Schindler’s List. In one part of the film we saw how Nazi agents raided Jewish homes. There were terrible sounds of shooting and killing and destruction. You could see how family members were detained and the massacres begin. Lit
The First Day of School in Iran: You Can’t Say “That”
At the end of September, children all over Iran begin their first day of school. It’s an exciting time, filled with hope and the promise of new friends and new experiences. For many children it’s also about learning how different the world of the family is fro
Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Stages Sit-In
Arseh Sevom–Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh is protesting her three-year suspension from practicing law with a protest in front of the Iran Bar Association. She has been joined by a number of other dissidents, including Mohammad Nourizad and Mohammad Maleki. So
#Iran — Free Expression, Dream or Reality?
Arseh Sevom— The nuclear agreement may represent a step away from international isolation, but Iran’s people still have a long way to go before breaking down the barriers to dissent and free speech. Read more in this week’s review.
Iran: No News is Bad News, Crackdown on Journalists
In the wake of a crackdown on journalists in Iran combined with the harassment of their family and friends, no news is bad news. The Ministry of Intelligence promises there won’t be an end to the arrests until the entire network is revealed, claiming that thos
Letter from Maleki: Doubt Not, Tomorrow is Your Turn
Dr. Mohammad Maleki, former chancellor of the University of Tehran, is a long-time dissident. As the first post-revolution chancellor of the University of Tehran, he […]