During the violent government crackdown over the weekend, reporters estimated over thirty peaceful protestors lost their lives. Armed with tear gas, water cannons, batons, and guns, the iranian police force displayed unrestrained brutality in response to continued demonstrations. One of these horrific attacks was caught on film, the shooting death of Neda. She was a [...]

The Mousavi movement combines an intriguing blend of old and new art in its arsenal. Co-opting the songs and slogans of the 1979 revolution, protesters aligned themselves with the romantic memory of the previous generation’s righteous rebellion, and countless struggles throughout Muslim history: ‘Allahu Akbar’ has been uttered by Muslims throughout history as a cry [...]

That Didn’t Take Too Long… Just a few days after the American political bloggers united in condemnation of the rigged Iranian elections, American politicians have splintered along partisan lines about how best to approach the situation. The first to urge the President to directly denounce the electoral results was Rep. Mike Pence (R, IN). Some [...]