World's Double Standards
August 28, 2009Foto Source
Posted in Censorship, Civil Rights, Democracy, Freedom of Speech, General, Islam, Islamophobia, Media, Middle East, Photography, Photos, Politics, Racism, War | Tagged Flickr | 3 CommentsFoto Source
Posted in Censorship, Civil Rights, Democracy, Freedom of Speech, General, Islam, Islamophobia, Media, Middle East, Photography, Photos, Politics, Racism, War | Tagged Flickr | 3 CommentsWhile there’re thousands of articles and Photos shared around the net, just few have put their opinions on fair basis, most of them often using half truths and inducing in minds certain vocabulary. In Iran’s colorful political arena, The green …
Posted in Art, Censorship, Current Events, Events, Iran, Media, Photography, Photos, Politics, Society | Tagged Iran's Election, Photo Exhibition | 17 CommentsThis past week, Iraqis gathered on the streets of Baghdad donning green flags and ribbons, to show their solidarity with the protesters in Iran. This display of support is especially amazing given the history of official animosity between Iran and …
Posted in Current Events, Demonstrations, Iran, Iraq, Photos | Leave a commentIf not as important as American election, but maybe more, Iran’s 10th presidential election is to be held on June 12,2009 as one of the most debatable and influential elections in Iran and maybe in whole world. The current president …
Posted in Current Events, Democracy, Iran, Photos, Politics | Tagged Iran's Presidential Election | 9 CommentsThis is a piece I wrote a short while ago, I didn’t think of posting it until recently when a close friend of mine insisted on having it published somewhere.. Well I guess mideastyouth is the place ! enjoy It …
Posted in General, Philosophy, Photography, Photos, Poetry | 1 CommentSerious doubts and lack of nurturing, the Middle East often struggles to find its place not only in the world, media and politics but also in culture, arts and music. While also being stuck between religious governments, war and misinterpreted …
Posted in Art, Countries/Regions, Creative Media, Creativity, Culture, Culture and Society, Egypt, Entertainment, General, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Media, Music, Photography, Photos, Podcasts, Videos, Youth | Leave a commentAs I walk in the journey of life I come across God’s wondrous beings At times I would rest for a while Only to enjoy the beauty of beings I would contemplate the blessings I have And whisper grace to …
Posted in Art, Philosophy, Photos, Poetry | 23 CommentsWhat would happen if students from the Middle East and the US were able to share something personal about their lives that opened the door to greater understanding and friendship? What if instead of just relying on media misrepresentations or …
Posted in Awareness, Creativity, Culture, Interfaith, Photos, Youth | Leave a commentI found these fotos today, related to foundation of Islamic republic of Iran. Almost 30 years ago on 1978 around these days, revolution happened in Iran. Since then, Iran and Iranians faced many events and struggles, what you usually get …
Posted in Events, History, Iran, Media, Mideast Youth, Photos, Politics, Society, Youth | Tagged Iranian Revolution | 1 Comment“Good morning! Still alive?” excited teenage girls asked each other as their class, all in white headscarves, lined up in the yard shortly after dawn at Beach Preparatory School. School starts early in the Gaza Strip because there is not …
Posted in Current Events, General, Human Rights, Iran, Media, Palestine, Photos, Refugees, Youth | 3 Comments