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Hamid Dabashi: Galvanized by Egypt, Revolution Spreads
February 16, 2011
"People are perfectly capable of democracy and guess what, without US invasion," notes Hamid Dabashi of the lessons from Egypt's revolution. Iran is just one of the countries that, inspired by Tunisia and Egypt, has seen protests in recent days. In Iran, it's a revival and of the civil rights movement that we saw start in 2009 after the elections, Dabashi notes, but moving to a new phase that is demanding more than just "Where is my vote?"
Hamid Dabashi, Lee Fang & Michael Whitney, and John Lewis
February 15, 2011
"People are perfectly capable of democracy and guess what, without US invasion," notes Hamid Dabashi of the lessons from Egypt's revolution. Iran is just one of the countries that, inspired by Tunisia and Egypt, has seen protests in recent days. In Iran, it's a revival and of the civil rights movement that we saw start in 2009 after the elections, Dabashi notes, but moving to a new phase that is demanding more than just "Where is my vote?"
Iran: Revolution or Civil Rights Movement?
February 11, 2010
Not long ago on GRITtv, Hamid Dabashi told us that the Iranian protests are turning into a civil rights movement with long-term potential for change. As opposition leaders call for more protests and the Ahmadinejad regime executes those who speak out against it, Obama ramps up calls for sanctions over nuclear enhancement.
Iran's Movement, David Corn and Sex Ed in Utah
February 10, 2010
Not long ago on GRITtv, Hamid Dabashi told us that the Iranian protests are turning into a civil rights movement with long-term potential for change. As opposition leaders call for more protests and the Ahmadinejad regime executes those who speak out against it, Obama ramps up calls for sanctions over nuclear enhancement.
LIVE AT NOON: The Iranian Movement & Obama's New Strategy
February 10, 2010
Not long ago on GRITtv, Hamid Dabashi told us that the Iranian protests are turning into a civil rights movement with long-term potential for change. We'll talk to Hooman Majd, Hadi Ghaemi, and Kelly Golnoush Niknejad at noon about the protests, the regime, and what happens next.
Is Another Revolution Coming In Iran?
January 5, 2010
The triumphant stories about how Twitter was going to save Iran may have died down a little, but the resistance in Iran is growing and swelling. Protest on the Shia festival day of Ashura, December 27, resulted in the most violent crackdown since June and the death of opposition presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi's nephew.
Uprising in Iran, Comedy and News, and Gaza
January 4, 2010
The triumphant stories about how Twitter was going to save Iran may have died down a little, but the resistance in Iran is growing and swelling. Protest on the Shia festival day of Ashura, December 27, resulted in the most violent crackdown since June and the death of opposition presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi's nephew.
Elections In Iran: A 'Charade' Or A Sign Of Change To Come?
June 16, 2009
After presidential incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared an unexpected landslide victory on Saturday, masses of opposition supporters poured into the streets of Tehran and continue to make noise, defying the protest ban. The international community remains cautious about taking a stance on the results quite yet but reports out of Tehran suggest that unrest is growing.
The Iranian Elections, Kucinich vs. Bank of America, and The Stoning of Soraya M.
June 15, 2009
After presidential incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared an unexpected landslide victory on Saturday, masses of opposition supporters poured into the streets of Tehran and continue to make noise, defying the protest ban. To talk us through the events of the weekend and what they think should happen next, we welcome David Barsamia, Hamid Dabashi, and Kelly Golnoush Niknejad. Then, Ohio's Congressman Dennis Kucinich stays true to his reputation as as he takes on the CEO of Bank of America Ken Lewis as he came to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Finally, we return to Iran as we welcome Director Cyrus Nowrasteh and Academy Award-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo to talk about their new film, The Stoning of Soraya M.

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