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We were swarmed with signs and campaign ads galore. We were bombarded by our local, state, and federal officials to go and vote in new leaders. One Year Ago, we elected our new White House team and a new, albeit African-American, president and first family. One Year Ago, people were so…
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Feminism has a rich history in Iran. Now more than ever, says journalist Roya Hakakian, it is alive and well and at its most vibrant.
Against the backdrop of her Iran's political turmoil, Iranian-American journalist Roya Hakakian sat down with ForbesWoman to discuss her native country's current climate and the situation facing women--and men--in Iran today.
Born in Tehran , Hakakian is the author of several collections of poetry and Journey from the Land of No, a memoir. She left Iran in 1984 at the age of 18. She has not returned nor has she been permitted to return. She now lives in Connecticut .
Excerpts from her interview with ForbesWoman follow.
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i know who i'm voting for... Senator Obama!!!! i believe he is the best candidate and that he has some wonderful ideas about fixing our economy and i believe he will be the best president since Clinton if elected... any comments? if so let me know(lol). Read More »
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So, with all the election stuff going on lately I cant help but start getting annoyed. Our country is so divided. Rich/Poor. That seems to be all it's about. I thought the name was UNITED States of America. We should change the name to Divided States of America. Why is it that all the rich...
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.eatingwell.com/news_views/food_news/fix_the_food_system.html?utm_source=YahooBlog_News_102708"><img alt="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/jbnOfQ0J.jnK/photos/5203d9349a200b9e2f06bf6c4d5f9f1a/ori_f1c40e887528c4.jpg?ug_____D73DxU0bQ" align="left" height="300" width="300"></a>The election is less than a week away and although food isn’t one of the hot-button issues the candidates are talking much about, it will be a serious national issue in the years to come. If you had the new president’s ear what you would suggest to fix America’s flawed food system? Share your ideas and read what three experts suggested.</p> Read More »
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I'm learning that I have a very savvy 7 year old son. He's discovering there are things in this world that interest him very much (besides his favorite computer game)- biology and politics seem to be topic of mother-son conversation lately in between the can-yous, I-wants, and I-needs. Today, when I... Read More »
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Years ago a "leader" ruled the land and controlled the economy Now the economy rules the politicians bending them to adapt. Since politicians don't control economy they are in a sense powerless. Why vote for someone that has has no true power ? It is now a "pay to... Read More »
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I occasionally browse through one of the many issues debated on US Elections 2008 at the Minekey portal for Elections 2008, where the community votes and discuss election issues. Interestingly, I came across more than 888...
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