Iran Election 2009 Demonstrations

The Rape of Iranian Women -- Under Reported?

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 08.28.2009 | World


Marcia G. Yerman

I had been hearing stories about women demonstrators being raped before their executions, since it was against Islamic law to execute a virgin.

Becoming a Green Girl

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 08.23.2009 | World


Charlotte Safavi

I resolve to march again soon. Because I can. Because I want Iranian women to be able to do so safely. Because I want to take my American son to Iran one day.

Brownies for Tehran

Giles Slade | Posted 08.10.2009 | World


Giles Slade

Being alone during or after a police action makes you very vulnerable. You should dress comfortably with plenty of coverage over your skin.

People Who Suck at Math (Ahem, Iran Election Riggers)

Disgrasian | Posted 07.27.2009 | World


Disgrasian

Two Ph.D. candidates performed a mathematical experiment, looking at "digit frequencies" in the vote counts to come up with a statistical probability that the election was fair. The probability came out to .005.

Obama To Iran's Leaders: Stop 'Unjust' Actions

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 07.21.2009 | World


WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday challenged Iran's government to halt a "violent and unjust" crackdown on dissenters, using his b...

Message from a Young Iranian - This Is Not Democracy

Heather Smith | Posted 07.20.2009 | World


Heather Smith

"How much do I take for granted?" Donny asked. "For me, a choice between liberty and death is a philosophical dilemma, a historical event, but never a necessary choice."

Ron Paul Is Sole "No" Vote On Iran Resolution

Talking Points Memo | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


The House voted 405-1 today for a resolution in support of the Iranian dissidents and condemning the ruling government. And the one man who opposed it...

Jason Linkins

Twitter Shows U.S. Has Taken Side In Iran

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.19.2009 | Media


Mounting criticism of the Obama administration continues to focus on whether they should maintain a clear distance from the protest movement or get "hands on" in some heretofore ill-defined way.

Iran Uprising: Experts Weigh In On What's Happened And What It Means

Stuart Whatley | Posted 07.19.2009 | World


Stuart Whatley

With each new day of demonstrations comes an erosion of the Supreme Leader's power and moreover, an erosion of the system's legitimacy, which is partly based on the Supreme Leader's infallibility.

Iranian Women: We Feel Cheated, Frustrated, And Betrayed (UPDATES)

Diane Tucker | Posted 08.22.2009 | World


Diane Tucker

Look closely at the images of mass demonstrations taking place in Iran this week and you will see them: thousands of brave Iranian women taking to the streets to protest an election they feel was stolen.

Jason Linkins

Rush Limbaugh Accuses Huffington Post Of Ignoring Iranian Protests

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.16.2009 | Media


Oh, snap! Rush Limbaugh says that we here at the Huffington Post are history's greatest monsters because while "people are being gunned down in Iran"...

Nico Pitney

Iran Updates (VIDEO): Live-Blogging The Uprising (Saturday, June 13)

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 07.15.2009 | World


Editor's Note: This is an archive of Saturday's live-blog about the fallout from Iran's election. Get the latest updates here. 11:55 PM ET -- Ahmadin...

Iran Election TWITTER Feeds: Constant Updates

Posted 07.15.2009 | World


With the Iranian government jamming cell phones and text messages and blocking access to many social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter has em...

Iran Election PHOTOS: Protests, Demonstrations, Riots

Posted 07.14.2009 | World


Stunning photos are pouring in from the massive turbulence in Iran as a result of the disputed presidential election. Check out a slideshow of them b...