Post Tagged with: "revolution"

23May
2013

Bassem Youssef: A Revolutionary Satirist

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Bassem Youssef: A Revolutionary Satirist

Youssef is pushing at the boundaries of freedom of expression in Egypt and voicing the frustration many have with Egypt’s leaders and institutions.

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23Feb
2012

In Videos: Muslim Americans Respond to the Syrian Crisis

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In Videos: Muslim Americans Respond to the Syrian Crisis

Al-Talib asks Muslim Americans at UCLA for their opinion on the recent crisis in Syria.

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6Mar
2011

Thousands of Saudi Troops Mobilize to Contain Growing Revolts

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Unrest comes to Saudi Arabia as the nation’s Shi’a minority and a growing number of discontent plan to hold protests this Friday.What makes this situation even more volatile is the possible consequences protests could have on oil production and oil prices worldwide, which will greatly impact the amount of support protesters will get from world leaders, especially if it turns violent. Read more about it: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudis-mobilise-thousands-of-troops-to-quell-growing-revolt-2232928.html

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25Feb
2011

Bringing the Revolution Home: Conquering Our Oppressors

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Egypt’s recent success in conquering its oppressors has ignited a wave of realizations that determination mixed with unity and a dash of patience results in one sweet slice of change. Libya, Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain among others have used the mother of the world as an inspiration and an example, and have taken the first steps towards change. So, like a majority of Lakers fans and wearers of over-sized sunglasses, I say jump on the bandwagon people. Although we are not [...]

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10Feb
2011

Insider Sheds Light on the Egyptian Revolution

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Al-Talib interviews Hassen Morad, an Egyptian American who has been covering the protests through vlogs. He went to Egypt over two months ago with the intention of studying at Al-Azhar University. A-T: Describe the new social and political environment in Egypt. What changes have you seen since you arrived? Morad: It’s difficult to say there’s a new social or political environment at this point because this revolution is only two weeks old. I think there’s definitely a sense of optimism [...]

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6Feb
2011

Political Cartoon: Struggle for Egypt

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Political Cartoon: Struggle for Egypt

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6Feb
2011

Interview with Alia Ghoneum, an Egyptian-American at UCLA

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Interview with Alia Ghoneum, an Egyptian-American at UCLA

Al-Talib interviews Alia Ghoneum, an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA studying Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. She shares her thoughts on the current situation in Egypt. A-T: Describe the social, political situation that led to the protests. why are people out there? Ghoneum: Egyptians are in the streets because they feel that their basic rights as humans have been violated. That they have been living under oppression, under a tyranny led by Mubarak. This revolution came from the youth, it was led by [...]

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3Feb
2011

Interview with an Egyptian-American on Egypt’s Turmoil

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Egypt in Turmoil: A Hungry Nation’s Revolution Al-Talib meets with Noora Kamel, an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA, to talk about life in a nation ruled by Hosni Mubarak. Having lived there for five years and recently returned to the United States, Kamel shares her experiences about a hungry nation on the brink of revolt. A-T: Describe the social, political situation that led to the protests. Why are people out there? What’s going on? Kamel: I think the main reason is [...]

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31Jan
2011

A New Egypt?

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Yes, it is time for Mubarak to go. And the people of Egypt not only want to make sure Mubarak makes his exit from Egypt, but for his entire regime to leave.  As the Egyptian government has shut down all internet and social media services, limited cellular and SMS/text messaging communication, and tried to limit the international media by arresting, harassing and attacking journalists, it has not done anything to stop the Egyptian people’s plight for freedom.   To sum it [...]

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