Category Archives: Viva!

Humans of New York

“I can draw a lot of things. I can draw trees, the sun, clouds, my mom, and my dad. I once drew a picture of a house that was so good, I had to hide it so nobody would steal it.” (Tehran, Iran)

Source: Humans of New York

In Case You’re Hesitant About Going Down To Martyrs’ Square Tomorrow | A Separate State of Mind | A Lebanese Blog

We should go because a system where neither politics nor institutions are working is not a system worth maintaining. Many of us are worried about the protests turning violent. But know this: there will be so many people tomorrow that the security forces will not do anything funny. I also have first hand confirmation from the Minister of Interior Affairs, Nohad el Machnouk, that Lebanon’s security forces have been instructed to leave protestors alone.If you’re still worried that the protests might turn violent after that, know that there are measures you can take to ensure your safety:Stay in groups of 5-6 people,If you get apprehended shout your name at the top of your lungs,Have a scarf ready with you along with a bottle of water in case tear gas is used. You can also have a can of Coke with you to use (it’s more efficient than water).Wear long pants that are not jeans to make it easier to run in case water cannons are used.Do not wear open shoes. Running shoes are best.When the protest turns violent, you can choose to leave.If you’re worried about the protests being hijacked by Aoun or Hezbollah, it makes it the more your duty to go down, hold slogans against every single politician in this country to let them know that they aren’t a part of the problem, they ARE the problem.If you’re worried about the protest becoming too anti-March 14, it makes it the more your duty to go down and tell your leaders that they aren’t only fucking up the country, that it’s not okay to fuck up your life as well.If you’re worried about the protests’ demands not conforming with your political code, it makes it the more your duty to go down and make sure that your voice is heard, that your demands are not kept in the confines of a room in front of a TV set or a computer.

Source: In Case You’re Hesitant About Going Down To Martyrs’ Square Tomorrow | A Separate State of Mind | A Lebanese Blog

Prominent young girls of Seneca Falls as warriors in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman’s party, 1923

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1923. Warriors. Agnes Lester, Marjorie Follette, Emily Knight, Elizabeth Van Sickle, Carol Lester, prominent young girls of Seneca Falls, as warriors in the Drama depicting the Progress of Woman to be given at the reception at Seneca Falls, N.Y., in July 20, in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman’s party in connection with their seventy-fifth anniversary Equal Rights celebration. (via The Library of Congress)

Prominent young girls of Seneca Falls as warriors in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman’s party, 1923

1923. Warriors. Agnes Lester, Marjorie Follette, Emily Knight, Elizabeth Van Sickle, Carol Lester, prominent young girls of Seneca Falls, as warriors in the Drama depicting the Progress of Woman to be given at the reception at Seneca Falls, N.Y., in July 20, in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman’s party in connection with their seventy-fifth anniversary Equal Rights celebration. (via The Library of Congress)

Source: Prominent young girls of Seneca Falls as warriors in honor of the officers and members of the National Woman’s party, 1923

Seed the Future!

Bealtaine Cottage, Ireland

Propagator at Bealtaine CottageIn my small attempts to stand up to the Ecocidal Monsters of this world, I often feel like David (of Goliath fame), and then I am reminded of the massive opposition to Government and Corporate plans to control our planet and all the life therein!
Polytunnel at Bealtaine Cottage permaculture gardens in April 2013Amazing people like Elena from Greece, who posted seeds to me  last year…one of many subscribers to Bealtaine Cottage who is doing incredible work in protecting our Seed Sovereignty, without which we have NO future at all! home made polytunnel at Bealtaine CottageElena has written to me to inform us all about what is happening in two days time!
veranda at Bealtaine CottageElena writes:I am writing now to tell you that on January 20th there will be a big demonstration outside the European Parliament in Brussels about the forthcoming seed laws (maybe you already know this, of course). Activists from all over Europe  are coming to Brussels to be there, and events are…

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Settlers seize an East Jerusalem residential building

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The Ateret Cohanim Right-Wing organization, on Thursday has seized a new residential building in Silwan town, after its papers were leaked and sold by its owner.

The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan said that more than 60 settlers broke into the town at about 2:30 AM, carrying their belongings, and seized the building. The settlers were guarded by heavily armed forces.

The settlers immediately surrounded the building with iron fences and covered the windows, raising the Israeli flag.

The building consists of 12 apartments in five stories, four of them were seized but one Palestinian family refused to leave the last story.

The center said that Jamal Serhan, owner of the building, forced the Palestinian residents to leave their apartments, and changed the locks. One family insisted to stay in their home.

The number of settler groupings in the town now hit seven, after some were sold and some seized by the Ateret Cohanim organization, which tries to create a Jewish majority in occupied East Jerusalem at the expense of Palestinians.

Afghan Women’s Writing Project | Sad News in Kabul

Evening headlines cover Kabul Another explosion, many died, hundreds injured

We don’t know the meaning of a normal day

Death’s monster waits for us in the streets

Kabul, my home, my poor wounded city

I am full of destructed feelings, I cry for you I can’t do anything, I am not allowed I can do only one thing, scream in silence

No hope for blooming again, unknown future

Dreams escape, empty emotions

One day it is Taliban; then it is ISIS It is my heart full of hate; it is my loved ones who die

Where can I go and where can I rest?

Kabul with your wounds and your scars

I am full of fear, will you care?

My heart is broken, I only share

By Pari

Source: Afghan Women’s Writing Project | Sad News in Kabul