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Articles Posted by Fanny Dassie

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  Aslan: US “War on Terror” Not About Terrorism

  by Fanny Dassie on May 14, 2009 | 6 Comments

  Iranian-born award-winning author Reza Aslan discussed his latest book Monday at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie May 14, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI’s recent commentary suggesting religion…

  Posted in News, Politics

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  American Workers Urge Feinstein
  to Support Employee Free Choice Act

  by Fanny Dassie on May 08, 2009 | 2 Comments

  A rally was held Wednesday outside the San Francisco Federal Building to urge Senator Dianne Feinstein’s support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie May 8, 2009 Bay Area…

  Posted in News, Politics

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  Former Refugee Discusses War and Violence in Sudan

  by Fanny Dassie on Apr 29, 2009 | No Comments

  Valentino Achak Deng By Fanny Dassie April 29, 2009 Losing a friend due to a lack of food and water and coming across dead bodies lying along the roadside, is a reality that Valentino Achak…

  Posted in Human Interest, News, Politics

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  2009 Goldman Environmental Prize Awarded to Grassroots Environmentalists

  by Fanny Dassie on Apr 22, 2009 | No Comments

  The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to seven grassroots environmental activists for their courage and commitment in helping to save our planet from unfettered destruction. Awardees from left to right: Yuyun Ismawati, Olga Speranskaya,…

  Posted in News

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  Author Discusses Israeli Government Injustices
  Against Palestinians Living in Israel

  by Fanny Dassie on Apr 17, 2009 | 1 Comment

  Dr. David Wesley By Fanny Dassie April 17, 2009 The complex relationship between Palestinians and Israeli Jews living in Israel was witnessed and experienced by Israeli anthropologist Dr. David Wesley, who decided to report on…

  Posted in News, Politics

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  Pakistani Journalist Criticizes US Foreign Policy

  by Fanny Dassie on Apr 03, 2009 | 1 Comment

  Journalist Hamid Mir discussed US foreign policy in Pakistan with San Francisco Chronicle scribe Jonathon Curiel Wednesday at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie April 3, 2009 As…

  Posted in Events, News, Politics

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  Controversial Foie Gras Resolution Sets Up Food Fight

  by Fanny Dassie on Mar 26, 2009 | 3 Comments

  A resolution passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday commends restaurants that voluntarily remove foie gras from their menus ahead of California statewide ban in 2012. By Fanny Dassie March 26, 2009 While…

  Posted in Culture, News, Politics