The rise of atheism in Iran post-Islamic Revolution is multifaceted, influenced by historical, social, cultural, and political factors. Iranians strive for religious freedom, human rights, and secular governance, essential for a more just, inclusive, and pluralistic society as they navigate the revolution’s legacy and envision their nation’s future. Rola […]
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Multiculturalism: a social process and a political weapon
Immigrants did not cause the economic crisis, they spend most of their time trying to survive, in some cases after being forced to flee their homelands as refugees. Their main concern is sending money home to feed their families and saving for their own return. Monica del Pilar Uribe […]
In London, a form of resistance and survival
In the English-speaking world they are known as ‘squatters’, in Spain ‘okupas’, and in certain Latin American countries as ‘paracaidistas’ (‘parachutists’). These are some of the terms that refer to those people throughout the world who lead lives based on occupying abandoned buildings or abandoned housing. The Prisma’s memoirs. […]
Grassroots resistance in Palestine
Interviews with Palestinians aiding grassroots resistance to occupation. Palestinians have a history of grassroots organising to resist occupation and overcome repression. Their approach is communal and their work innovative. Sul Nowroz / Real Media* This occupation is different Until now we have been strangers. We haven’t spoken, we haven’t […]
A transient shadow in London’s underside
She travelled from the Middle East when she was fifteen. She’s now twenty-eight, and has lived under the immigration radar in London ever since. Steve Latham She came, she told me, by truck, train, car, van and boat, all the way. She was a victim of, what we […]