Mona Eltahawy
Feminist author, radical. Book: Headscarves & Hymens us.macmillan.com/books/97803745…. New book in progress. Tattoos. #MUFC
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What does it mean to be a Muslim woman? New book challenges stereotypes
In Mariam Khan's 'It's Not About the Burqa' authors write personal stories about mental health, queer identity, divorce, feminism, and the hijab
Nina Simone's interview for BBC's Hard Talk
Nina Simone in BBC Hard Talk.
Mona Eltahawy
As you listen to #NinaSimone songs today, take 8 minutes to watch this clip from BBC Hard Talk to see some of what #NinaSaid to Tim Sebastian in 1999. Nina does four years later.
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Mona Eltahawy
As you listen to #NinaSimone songs today, take 8 minutes to watch this clip from BBC Hard Talk to see some of what #NinaSaid to Tim Sebastian in 1999. Nina died four years later.
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Over 1,000 Hate Groups Are Now Active in United States, Civil Rights Group Says
The number of hate groups in America rose for the fourth year in a row, fueled largely by anti-immigrant sentiment, the Southern Poverty Law Center said.
Pope Francis decries critics of church as 'friends of the devil'
Pontiff disturbed over tide of accusations prior to Vatican summit on sexual abuse
The Dark Side of the UAE
by Eldar Mamedov On February 19, the Sub-Committee on Human Rights of the European Parliament, jointly with the Delegation for Relations with the Arabian Peninsula, held a hearing on the situation …
Nine men executed in Egypt
Egyptian authorities have put to death 15 people within just three weeks
Mona Eltahawy
The abomination of executions in #Egypt must stop:
#Egypt has executed nine men convicted after a grossly unfair trial for the 2015 killing of the country’s former Public Prosecutor.
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Mona Eltahawy
The death penalty is barbaric and must be abolished everywhere. "#Egyptian authorities must urgently halt this bloody execution spree which has seen them repeatedly putting people to death after grossly unfair trials in recent weeks”
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Republicans blocking vote on Equal Rights Amendment
Their hope is for Arizona to be the 38th state to ratify it, thus making it a constitutional amendment.
#OscarsSoWhite Creator April Reign to Attend Academy Awards: "I Feel Immense Pride"
The activist, who launched a viral campaign and stuck with it to lead a movement that has transformed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has accepted an invite from the organization to attend the Feb. 24 Oscars.
Turkish appeals court upholds prison sentences for Cumhuriyet staff
Istanbul, February 19, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Istanbul appeals court’s decision today to uphold the terrorism-related convictions of the staff of pro-opposition daily newspaper Cumhuriyet....
Egypt expels New York Times correspondent, detains local journalist on false news charges
Washington, D.C., February 19, 2019--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns yesterday’s detention and expulsion of New York Times correspondent David D. Kirkpatrick and the ongoing detention of Egyptian journalist Ahmed Gamal Ziada, and...
Jared Kushner cited by Democrats investigating Trump administration plan to sell nuclear technology to Saudis
A new congressional memo raises questions about whether President Trump is putting the financial interests of his allies ahead of national security.
Nine men at imminent risk of execution in Egypt
Egyptian authorities must halt the execution of nine men convicted after unfair trial
Police must release #ArewaMeToo activist Maryam Awaisu immediately
The activist was arrested today by the notorious SARS department of Nigeria police. Pursuing justice for victims of sexual violence is not a crime.
Mona Eltahawy
Here is @amnesty statement in response to today’s arrest of one of the leaders of the #ArewaMeToo movement, @Ice131Queen Maryam Aiwasu, who is pursuing justice for victims of sexual violence in #Nigeria amnesty.org/en/latest/news… h/t @CiatriPerry #FreeMaryamAwaisu
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Why Janelle Monaé’s Grammy loss was unsurprising yet significant
Janelle Monaé’s critically acclaimed Dirty Computer lost out on Album of Year award at this year’s Grammy awards. Ayika Tshimanga revisits the album and its significance to marginalised…
He's In For 2020: Bernie Sanders Is Running For President Again
Sen. Bernie Sanders has confirmed to VPR that he is seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
#NoToMbS: Saudi 'bid' prompts calls for boycott by Man United fans
Mohammed bin Salman reportedly offered to takeover Manchester United...
Mona Eltahawy
#NoToMbS: Saudi 'bid' prompts calls for boycott by Man United fans via @The_NewArab
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مصر: أطلقوا سراح محامٍ حقوقي محتجز بسبب ارتدائه سترة صفراء
قالت منظمة العفو الدولية إنه يجب على السلطات المصرية أن تأمر بالإفراج، فوراً ودون شرط أو قيد، عن محام حقوقي - محتجز منذ 10 ديسمبر/ كانون الأول بتهمة "التحريض على الاضطرابات الاجتماعية" بنشر صورة له على فيسبوك مرتدياً سترة صفراء؛ وذلك قبل عقد جلسة...
Afterword: Standing at the Lordean Shoreline
Aishah Shahidah Simmons brings closure to TFW's forum on Audre Lorde while standing at the Lordean shoreline.
The five candidates running in Senegal's presidential election
Senegal, the most stable democracy in West Africa, is preparing for an election ...
We Will Not Be Silent: An Indictment Against APU
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