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15 May 2011

CNN: Freedom Riders inspire new generation of Arab protest leaders

In his CNN article, John Blake examines the rediscovery of American heroes by Arab protesters. “Unarmed young men and women blocked rows of tanks. Giddy demonstrators placed flowers in soldier’s bayonets. Protesters sang “We Shall Overcome” — with an Arabic accent…” READ MORE

12 May 2011

Future of Arab Spring

Future of Arab Spring. Urdu VOA News. N.d. 12 May 2011.

24 Apr 2011

Al Jazeera English: Syria Live Blog

“Syria Live Blog.” Al Jazeera English. N.p., 24 Apr. 2011.

18 Apr 2011

Nasser Weddady talks about the climate of fear created by multiple security organizations within Syria

with anchor on AlJazeera English, 2011.

18 Apr 2011

Al Jazeera: Activist on Syrian Security Services

Activist on Syrian Security Services. Al Jazeera. N.d. 18 Apr. 2011.

12 Apr 2011

Boston Herald: Tweeting for Their Rights

Van Sack, Jessica. “Tweeting for Their Rights.” Boston Herald. N.p., 12 Apr. 2011.

12 Mar 2011

Nasser Weddady discusses how politics have changed at a fundamental level in the Arab world, and the need for senior leaders to develop new language in addressing the youth

with Asad Hashim, AlJazeera, 2011.

12 Mar 2011

Al Jazeera: Interview with Nasser Weddady

Hashim, Asad. Interview with Nasser Weddady. Al Jazeera. N.d. 12 Mar. 2011.

7 Mar 2011

The Washington Post: Amid revolution, Arab cartoonists draw attention to their cause

“It was August of 2006 when Dalia Ziada, a young Egyptian writer, discovered her favorite comic-book action hero. He trumpeted justice. He preached of nonviolent pressure. And he had dreams of a promised land that protest might bring…” READ MORE .

3 Mar 2011

White Pine Press: Exclusive Interview with Nasser Weddady

Boudjalis, Chloe. “Exclusive Interview with Nasser Weddady.” White Pine Press. Northwestern Michigan College, 3 Mar. 2011.