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International Women’s Day 2012

International Women’s Day, as described by Alexandra Kollontai, began as “a day of international solidarity, and a day for reviewing the strength and organization of proletarian women.”  Established through the determination of radical activist and organizer Clara Zetkin and a … Continue reading

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Do dogs know they have faces?

A few weeks ago, our 7 year-old daughter Z. posed one of the most insightful questions I’ve ever heard. Cradling our Lhasanese dog Stupsi and staring lovingly into her eyes, Z. asked, “Does Stupsi know she has a face?” Unwittingly, … Continue reading

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Zoya Sabet and Khatereh Parvaneh

Originally posted 13 June 2006 on greeklish.org; revised 29 April 2012 It’s been a little while now since I became acquainted with the music of Zoya Sabet.  I don’t really know how long it’s been, but I do remember what … Continue reading

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