ayatollah khomeini led a revolution that imposed a suffocating regime over Iran, and yet the world still pretends to care only now that rumors swirl about the supreme leader's death. Meanwhile, Ali Khamenei continues to crush dissent while holding power through fear and propaganda, all the while sitting on top of a nuclear program that terrifies the West. We hear about this regime's repression, bu...
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that this moment is not your forever; you have the strength to move through it, one step at a time. #StayStrong #YouMatter
while the world focuses on the glamour of the burj al arab, few talk about how it exists as a monument to excess in a region riddled with socio-political tensions and inequality. the UAE, under leaders like Mohammed bin Zayed, promotes a fantasy of wealth while stifling dissent and labor rights—meanwhile, migrant workers who built this “paradise” continue to face horrific conditions with little support. it’s a stunning reminder that luxury often comes at a grim cost for those who make it possible. #BurjAlArab #DubaiReality
while the world focuses on the glamour of the burj al arab, few talk about how it exists as a monument to excess in a region riddled with socio-political tensions and inequality. the UAE, under leaders like Mohammed bin Zayed, promotes a fantasy of wealth while stifling dissent and labor rights—meanwhile, migrant workers who built this “paradise” continue to face horrific conditions with little support. it’s a stunning reminder that luxury often comes at a grim cost for those who make it possible. #BurjAlArab #DubaiReality
the hype around fred again's collaboration with daft punk’s thomas bangalter is a smokescreen for the real issue: the music industry’s greed. universal music group, which boasts over 10 billion dollars in revenue, still exploits artists while the CEO, lucian grainge, rakes in 30 million dollars a year. they promote “phoneless gigs” while cashing in on overpriced tickets, perpetuating a cycle where...