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Books You Should Read: The End of Secularism

An interview with Hunter Baker, author of The End of Secularism: Do you think that communism’s force lives on in the less violent but still all-encompassing secularism of today — on issues like climate change and economic socialism? And second, do you think that those who strive against secularism today are on the losing side of history?

Iran Increases Its Internet Monitoring

Via Vali Nasr, we have this. It should come as no surprise, but it is worth noting nonetheless:

“How Dare Oxford Demonstrate A Sense Of Humanity!”

In addition to having killed Neda Agha-Soltan, the Islamic regime in Iran seems to feel a need to continue to denigrate her memory.

The Newest Enemy Of The Islamic Regime In Iran

Max Weber.

Civil Liberties In Iran

This sounds depressingly familiar:

Quote Of The Day

“Obama, Obama! Either you’re with them, or with us.”

Iran: The Protesters Re-Emerge

It’s the 30th anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. The regime would like to have the day to itself to celebrate, but the reformists have different ideas:

Speaking Truth To Power

Mahmoud Vahidnia is a very brave man.

On The Iranian Opposition Movement

I haven’t written anything on Iran recently, but that doesn’t mean that the opposition movement has left the scene. While there are far fewer public demonstrations in Iran these days–thanks to the brutal government crackdown that prevents such demonstrations from taking place–the political situation in Iran remains in a state of upheaval.

Saving Iran

Then the keeper of the flock came before Rustem and said-

“O youth puissant and tall, take not, I counsel thee, the horse of another.”

The State Of Democracy In Iran

Whatever the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in Iran, let there be no doubt that democracy does not thrive there:

“Now Is No Time to Give Up on Markets”

An interview with Gary Becker.

- March 19, 2010 -

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