Why Iran Matters

(Blog Post) Iran is at the very heart of the global struggle between the forces of distorted and politicized religious tyranny and the power of real faith and freedom. This struggle was never ours' to impose, however good the intentions. It was always there for the people themselves to grasp. And grasp it they now have - with astounding courage, clarity and calm. Full Story »

Posted by Kaizar Campwala
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Jun 19, 2009 - 11:08 AM PDT
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by Fabrice Florin - Jun. 19, 2009

Great observations on how digital networks are enabling Iran's citizens in a grassroots effort to transform their theocracy into a true democracy. I like the thoughtful quotes from author Al Giordano. Also check out the related article from Kevin Kelly on the transformative power of digital culture and network technology (see link).

I’ve been waiting for this moment, which I predicted, twelve years ago, would come: a great day when the corporate media got pushed out of the way by authentic media from ... More »

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