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Fighting for Girls' Education No Matter What
"The Taliban have not changed, but our women have grown stronger. They stand up and fight for their rights. As a mother, sister, daughter, and wife, I…
Jan 26, 2023 • 
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Hundreds of Thousands of Iraqis Were Killed in the War. One Was My Brother.
Originally published on March 21st in The Free Press.
Mar 30, 2023 • 
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Hundreds of Thousands of Iraqis Were Killed in the War. One Was My Brother.
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Living in the Age of Misinformation
All of us are susceptible to misinformation, including the so-called educated elite.
Jun 7, 2023 • 
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The American Dream vs The Iraqi Dream
America does not have a single culture, but still conveys a sense of unity rooted in the freedom and opportunities it presents; it’s not so bad for…
Jul 27, 2023 • 
Abdo Al Rayyis
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Iran and the Future: an Interview with an Iranian Dissident
"Iran has two governments: one that is elected but powerless and one that is unelected but powerful. It’s the unelected government operating in the…
Apr 26, 2023 • 
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Iran and the Future: an Interview with an Iranian Dissident
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Incels, Terrorists, and Crybabies
Extremists are the ultimate crybabies. Underneath their facade of moral righteousness and perpetual victimhood, their bad ideas permeate, and often…
Feb 16, 2023 • 
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Incels, Terrorists, and Crybabies
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Why Authoritarians Hate the Internet
The moment empowered citizens realize the potential for a better future, the authoritarians have already lost. With internet access, they are one step…
Jan 11, 2023 • 
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How the Arrest of an Iraqi YouTuber is Inspiring a Free Speech Revolution
The jailing of Aboud Skeba epitomizes a theocratic version of cancel culture. Iraqis are tired of having their rights curtailed at the whims of…
Mar 2, 2023 • 
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How the Arrest of an Iraqi YouTuber is Inspiring a Free Speech Revolution
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Taliban Abuses Worsen as World Turns a Blind Eye
Empowering journalists inside Afghanistan who are brave enough to report on the Taliban’s abuses is more important now than ever.
Aug 2, 2023 • 
Ahmad Mansoor Ramizy
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Taliban Abuses Worsen as World Turns a Blind Eye
Burning the Quran a Cop-out for Feckless Activists
Burning a book is easy. Writing or translating one is a much more difficult, worthwhile endeavor.
Jul 3, 2023 • 
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What the Middle East Gets Wrong About Freedom of Speech
The opinions of a free country’s citizenry don’t always (or even often) reflect those of the government, and that’s the entire point.
Aug 16, 2023 • 
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How Football Might Prevent Iraq's Next Civil War
As chaos enveloped our homeland, football was one of our only sources of hope. To coalesce around a shared love for something rather than fight over…
Feb 8, 2023 • 
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Wameed alshaibi
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