Dabashi: “…our civil liberties will not come the day after the revolution, but they are secured before that day–to the point where it makes that revolution irrelevant.”
Women on the Frontline
A documentary on The Women’s Movement in Iran. Brought to our attention by @theReelContent on Twitter.
Green Media: Muse’s “Uprising,” Iranian Style
be pa khiz- uprising!به پا خیز from greenmedia on Vimeo.
Video: Heavy security presence in Tehran on February 24
The following video has surfaced, purportedly from today, showing a heavy security presence in Tehran. We do not know the reason for this level of security, normally seen on days of planned or expected opposition street protests, but speculate that the regime is trying to maintain a heightened presence as a warning to people: “We [...]
Video showing parallels between Iran & Egypt uprisings
A YouTube account called sansourchi has compiled a selection of videos of protests in Iran following the disputed presidential election of 2009 and videos of protests in Egypt that led to the downfall of Mubarak–displaying them split-screen, side-by-side. Very interesting: Warning: May not be suitable for some viewers, caution advised
Video: CNN’s Reza Sayah: “The drama has peaked in Egypt, but it could be just beginning in Iran.”
CNN’s Reza Sayah talks about the prospect of renewed protests in Iran.
Video: “Allah Akbar” chants in Tehran, 2 days before planned protests
Usually prior to a planned protest in Iran, on nights preceding, people have chanted “Allah-o-akbar” (God is great) and other chants such as “Marg Bar Dictator” (Down with Dictator). This is the first we’ve seen that appears to be prior to the planned 25 Bahman (February 14) rally.














