The Shministim – all about ages 16, 17, 18 and in the 12th grade – are a new breed of conscientious objectors in Israel and

سالها از روزي هائي كه خوندن و نوشتن رو ياد گرفتم ميگذره.اون زمونا ريز علي , چوپان دروغگو , كوكب خانم ,  روباه و كلاغ

In an emotional speech, Annie Lennox said there had to be a different way forward. It’s a question of human rights, human values that goes

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) — A group attacked the Tehran home and office of Nobel peace laureate Shirin Ebadi, trampling a sign in the front yard,

Nahid Persson Sarvestani’s “THE QUEEN AND I” Competes at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. A personal and Intimate Portrait of Iran’s Former Empress by an

We need a volunteer to organize filing a petition at ICC (international criminal court) to stop ethnic cleansing in Gaza. http://www.icc-cpi.int/home.html       >>>

English translation previously submitted. This is a live version with the jamming session at the end.

Is there enough for everybody? What is the future of food? Water availability and its quality? The food sold at fast food chains. Naturally grown

Part one: Critique of Sloppy Thinking It is fortunate that habit protects us from seeing the utter weirdness of the world around us. If we

Since Dr. Kazemzadeh has been kind enough to enumerate his objections to my article I will respond referring his system of parsing his objections to

We have seen an unprecedented but expected propaganda attack against Israel in recent days going over to pure anti-semitic hatred every once in a while.

Ramzi Kysia is a writer and activist, and one of the organizers of the Free Gaza Movement. Prior to 9/11, he spent two years working

Two months ago I had an opportunity to see Claus Strigel’s film MOON SUN FLOWER GAME at the Iranian Film Festival in Chicago. It was

French actress Isabelle Huppert has been appointed as the president of the jury for the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The Festival is the Leading International

The face of a man lying in the dust hidden from shying eyes Children remembering the moment of disaster dead or alive silent as innocence makes I

The film Frost Nixon, based on the award-winning play, is being tipped to do well at the Oscars. Although a Hollywood Production the film is

Options on Iran are more limited, but meaningful efforts at regime change and assisting Israel should it decide to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities would be

The basic thesis of Zion’s article is exactly what Israel apologists say on CNN: Israel is launching a war to protect its citizens. But none

This was news to me and quite a delightful sight…thought sharing it with those friends who haven’t come across it…Happy New Year!    

Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, gave birth on Saturday to a healthy 7 lb., 7 oz., baby boy

 With the death toll in the Gaza Strip rapidly rising, Obama’s initial reaction of “no immediate comment” has become “no comment.” Some naive people try

The “Let Gaza Live” peace march was co-sponsored by the Islamic Center; Boone Tikkun, a Jewish and interfaith group; the Mid-Missouri Fellowship of Reconciliation; and

A particular objection that has been voiced in opposition to Israeli counterattacks in Lebanon three years ago and in Gaza today is a version of

Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) — President-elect Barack Obama will probably tear down long-standing barriers between the U.S.’s civilian and military space programs to speed up a

Last weekend, I went to see “Valkyrie”. I was anticipating its opening. I like Tom Cruise and I love history and politics! I have done