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[DoctorZIn]

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[American Quilter]

Now that's courageous. They're earning their emancipation.

[nuconvert]

Good for these brave women!

"It seems that our presence today really hurts the government, that it has deployed so many forces. Maybe it will react and respond to our demands."

Maybe it will rain chocolate chips?

"she received 300,000 Rials, $33, per day to drive in her car around Tehran with Mr. Rafsanjani's poster on the rear window, though she is cynical about the result. "I do it for the money," she said. "He is responsible for the situation. Why would he change it?"

Wow, that's a lot of money to say 'no' to, though I hate hearing about people doing this.

[Just A Nobody]

The demonstrations were part of a recent push by women's rights advocates in Iran to draw attention to their cause during a time of relative tolerance by the government as it seeks to draw more voters to the polls.

Striking while the iron is hot!! Woohoo - good for you ladies.
Also, during the next demonstration try yelling for Amnesty International to get over there and report on the abuse you were put through.

[rlmorel]

Iran is next, Baby!!!!!!!!!!!

[Valin]

There were reports that the police clubbed several women, though there were no hospital reports of injuries.

[Pro-Bush]

Revolution Calling!!

The spokesman, Agha Mohammadi, told the BBC he was sure the Americans were behind the attacks and also suggested that Britain might be involved - but he gave no evidence to support his claims.

[DoctorZIn]

4 More Major Stories out of Iran. The all deserve media attention!

US dismisses Iran election as rigged

Yahoo News:

The United States has not waited for the first ballot to be cast before dismissing IranÂ’s presidential election as rigged and exhorting the Iranian people to rise up for democratic reform. READ MORE

Human Rights Watch agreed, in a 17-page briefing paper, Access Denied: Iran's Exclusionary Elections.” The Times UK also.

Photos.

Iran was rocked by explosions. The first explosions occurred in Ahvaz killing 8 and wounding 36. The regime blamed U.S. terrorists, then they said a new group calling itself the Ahwazi Revolutionary Martyrs' Brigades, claimed responsibility and demanded people boycott the election. Then Tehran was rocked with 3 explosions with 1 dead and 3 wounded. Already an Iran analyst and an Iranian blogger believe it was the work of the regime. I believe the regime is hoping to keep the demonstration in Tehran out of the news and anger the masses against pro-democracy forces.

Congressman Curt Weldon's book on Iran is creating quite a stir. The media is reporting his claim on Meet the Press that Osama bin Laden 'in and out' of Iran in recent years. Dan Darling has a fascinating discussion on this. Michael Ledeen and Eli Lake weigh in.

North Korea is helping Iran dig secret missile bunkers, according the Telegraph UK.

I have published a schedule of Pro-Democracy events for the coming week. It will be updated regularly. Check for updates under the daily briefing list in our right sidebar.

Here are a few other news items you may have missed.

The election:

• The Financial Times claimed Islamic virtue takes a back seat on Iran's New-Look campaign trail.
• Yahoo News reported that the relationship with Khamenei could be tricky for next Iran president.
• Reuters reported leading candidates in Iran's presidential election race pledged greater social freedoms.
• Reuters reported that Iran's interior minister asked security agencies to protect campaigners in Friday's presidential election.
• Pejmanesque commented on the leaders of Iran's embattled political reform movement has been targeted for violent attacks by pro-regime vigilantes.
• Times Leader reported in Iran, presidential hopefuls talk of restoring relations with U.S.
• BBC News reported that in Iran the gap widens between the rich and poor.
• Iran Votes 2005 claims the regime is saying, Let's pray now! He agrees.
  

• Afshin Molavi offers his opinion on Sean Penn in Iran.
  
• Hoder wants to meet him.

Popular struggle for freedom inside of Iran:

• Iran Focus reported that State Security Forces carried out a series of destructive raids on homes in northeast Iran as part of a new campaign to silence dissent. Photo.
• Ekbatan Observer Blog reported on his recent meeting with Reza Pahlavi.
• Committee to Protect Bloggers pleads for help for an Iranian blogger faces court date with no legal representation.
• SMCCDI reported the Voice of America (VOA) TV interviewed Aryo Pirouznia in Los Angeles. Audio. Another.

And finally, Photos of Iran:

• Iran before the coming election
• Akbar Ganji returning to Evin Prison
• Women's Rights demonstration in Tehran

[martin_fierro]

Well, helloooo there, you yummy thing.

[DoctorZIn]

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