News- Iran's human rights abuses condemned at national events
- Queen launches Diamond Jubilee year with multifaith reception
- Groundbreaking documentary exposes century-old Iranian taboo
- Australian MPs call upon Iran to protect human rights
- Inequality between rich and poor highlighted by UN panel
- Baha'i holy writings made widely available to Korean public for first time
- New crackdown highlights campaign to block progress of Iranian Baha'is
- Romanian personalities demand human rights for Iran's Baha'is
- Slovakian politicians call Iran's persecution of Baha'is "chilling" and "abhorrent"
- Even in death, Iran's Baha'is face persecution
Category Archives: Media
A meaningful connection
Esther Bradley-DeTally, a longtime Baha’i of Pasadena and an author and writing teacher by trade has been teaching writing at the Women’s Room, a refuge from life on the streets, and the Pasadena Weekly just published a front page story … Continue reading
Speaking up for the Baha’is of Iran: April 12th, 2010
This blog has been following the situation of the unjustly imprisoned Baha’is in Iran for the past year. Latest news from Iranian government is that the trial of the 7 Baha’i leaders will be on Monday, April 12th, 2010. The … Continue reading
Posted in human rights, Media, Pasadena, Persecution of the Baha'is in Iran, Religion, Yaran
Tagged Baha'i, Bernard Melekian, Congressman, human rights, Iran, Judge Dorothy Nelson, Mayor Bill Bogaard, Pasadena, religious repression, Western Justice Center, Yaran
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Dear Pasadena: please support the Baha’is of Iran on Wednesday, August, 12th 2009
Dear Friends and Neighbors, We’re writing you because seven of our dearly loved Baha’i brothers and sisters in Iran are in grave danger, and possibly face execution. They have been held in Tehran’s Evin prison for over a year with … Continue reading
Back in the Saddle again (almost)…
Hi there, I know it’s been a long time since I last wrote. But I had to take a break. Summer vacation from the blog is a much needed thing. Writing can be draining, especially if one has a demanding full-time … Continue reading
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Dear Newsweek magazine: Everything You Think You Know about Iran is Incomplete
On the cover of the latest issue of Newsweek magazine, I was faced with a sullen Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the provocative title, “Everything You Think You Know About Iran is Wrong.” Excited to think that I might discover something new … Continue reading
Freed journalist Roxana Saberi mentions meeting Baha’is while in Evin Prison, Tehran
From our friend, On the Chopping Blog: Part 1: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTez5dQSuRs] Part 2: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBi6n66F9tg]
Posted in human rights, Media, Persecution of the Baha'is in Iran
Tagged Baha'i, Evin prison, false imprisonment, human rights, Iran, journalist, Roxana Saberi, Tehran
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“We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls…” –Abdu’l-Baha
It reminds me of certain quotes: “The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit. Through the power and charm of music the spirit of man is uplifted. It has wonderful sway … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Writings, Media
Tagged Abdu'l-Baha, Children, Coldplay, Diversity, Mr. B, music, NYC, P.S. 22, Paris Talks, Promulgation of Universal Peace, Singing, Unity, Viva La Vida
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Journalist Roxana Saberi may be free today, but the 7 Iranian Baha’i leaders are still in jail
[Update: 05/14/09 - CNN Story today] Although this blog is happy that journalist Roxana Saberi has been freed, it has some sobering news to remind you: Today, May 14th, marks the one-year anniversary of the imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders in … Continue reading
Posted in human rights, Media, Persecution of the Baha'is in Iran, Yaran
Tagged Baha'i, CNN, H. Res 175, human rights, International Community, Iran, multimedia, Persecution of the Baha'is in Iran, religious discrimination, religious repression, repression, Roxana Saberi, S. Res.71, video, Yaran
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Pasadena Baha’i Naw Ruz video
Happy Baha’i New Year and 1st day of Spring! [clearspring_widget title="Animoto.com" wid="46928cc51133af17" pid="49c5a40f9991981e" width="432" height="240" domain="widgets.clearspring.com"]
