Autocracy in America The Dissident
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Jul 25, 2025 Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist and women's rights activist, shares her gripping journey of defiance against the Islamic Republic. She highlights the harrowing dangers faced by dissidents in authoritarian regimes, particularly women rallying against oppressive laws. Alinejad recounts the emotional toll of her exile and the inspiring resilience of Iranian mothers striving for justice through social media. The discussion underscores the urgent need for global solidarity in protecting democracy and supporting human rights activists everywhere.
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Assassination Attempt Survivor
- Masih Alinejad was targeted for assassination at her Brooklyn home during a Zoom meeting with friends.
- The attackers were caught and convicted, highlighting the regime's fear of her activism.
Women as Pillars of Dictatorship
- The Islamic Republic bases its power on three pillars: hatred of America, Israel, and controlling women.
- Women's defiance, especially against compulsory veiling, threatens the dictatorship's core ideology.
Journalist Expelled Then Exiled
- Masih was a parliamentary journalist in Iran and got expelled for exposing government salaries.
- After the stolen 2009 election and repression of the Green Movement, she fled Iran for safety.
