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Sep 25, 2007 16:22

Feminism:
Zahra al-Azzo's case may be a changing point for honor killings in Syria. The sixteen year old girl was stabbed in her sleep by her brother, after she had been raped 10 months earlier. Her husband and cousin, Fawaz, is not letting her murder be forgotten.

Anti-Racism:
The Jena 6 support rally has caused a severe internet backlash, Read more... )

racism, gay rights, feminism, politics

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redcoast September 25 2007, 22:12:26 UTC
Wouldn't power of attorney help with the hospital thing?

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nietzschekeen September 26 2007, 01:14:06 UTC
I'm pretty sure it depends.

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nietzschekeen September 26 2007, 01:16:49 UTC
Evidently, that's true. This doesn't mean I find it fair.

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redcoast September 26 2007, 02:04:54 UTC
Oh, I didn't say it was fair, but it's useful. I might make someone power of attorney if I didn't get along with my parents. I'm pretty sure they're nearest kin.

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landfill_sky September 25 2007, 22:35:04 UTC
This was a fantastic entry, thanks for all the links!

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nietzschekeen September 26 2007, 01:14:19 UTC
I'm glad you appreciated it! :-)

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