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#PROFILESOFDISSENT is a series that centers on amplifying stories of courage that are both ordinary and remarkable in India, and their personal and political histories, as a way to reclaim our public spaces
Here is a thread with what we have published so far:
Here is a thread with what we have published so far:
“Above all, there should be dignity and respect in the affairs related to the birth or death of human beings” – a profile of Varavara Rao #ProfilesOfDissent #VaravaraRao https://www.thepolisproject.com/profiles-of-dissent/#.X6wYpGgzY2w
We need groups organised to fight, they’re the ones who can make a dent” – a profile of Sudha Bharadwaj https://thepolisproject.com/we-need-groups-organised-to-fight-theyre-the-ones-who-can-make-a-dent-a-profile-of-sudha-bharadwaj/#.X6wbGGgzY2x
#SudhaBharadwaj #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
#SudhaBharadwaj #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
The laws of sedition still occupy the dark statute books. / Draconian laws run amok lawlessly. / Free speech is as elusive as ever, social justice a mirage. – A profile of GN Saibaba https://thepolisproject.com/the-laws-of-sedition-still-occupy-the-dark-statute-books-draconian-laws-run-amok-lawlessly-free-speech-is-as-elusive-as-ever-social-justice-a-mirage-a-profile-of-gn-saibaba/#.X21t0x1S8_M #GNSaibaba #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
“We are witness to systematic abuse by authorities wielding arbitrary powers” – A profile of Gautam Navlakha https://thepolisproject.com/we-are-witness-to-systematic-abuse-by-authorities-wielding-arbitrary-powers-a-profile-of-gautam-navlakha/#.X21uDx1S8_M #GautamNavlakha #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
Contesting the draconian laws that turn dissent into a menace – A profile of Dr Anand Teltumbde https://thepolisproject.com/contesting-the-draconian-laws-that-turn-dissent-into-a-menace-a-profile-of-dr-anand-teltumbde/#.X21uPB1S8_M #AnandTeltumbde #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
“Muslims are attacked for their Muslim identity and it is only fair that they assert their identity and then protest” – A Profile of Sharjeel Usmani compiled by Iqbal Salahkar https://thepolisproject.com/muslims-are-attacked-for-their-muslim-identity-and-it-is-only-fair-that-they-assert-their-identity-and-then-protest-a-profile-of-sharjeel-usmani/#.X21uoB1S8_M #SharjeelUsmani
#ProfilesOfDissent
#ProfilesOfDissent
Resistance and democracy: women’s trajectories towards social equality and liberation – A profile of Shoma Sen https://thepolisproject.com/resistance-and-democracy-womens-trajectories-towards-social-equality-and-liberation-a-profile-of-shoma-sen/#.X21u5x1S8_M #ShomaSen #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
Arrested for defending Dalits and Adivasis as part of the ongoing attack on the Ambedkarite movement – A profile of Surendra Gadling https://thepolisproject.com/arrested-for-defending-dalits-and-adivasis-as-part-of-the-ongoing-attack-on-the-ambedkarite-movement-a-profile-of-surendra-gadling/#.X21vHR1S8_M #SurendraGadling #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
Mobilizing against Islamophobia and defending students’ rights is a way to protect Indian democracy: A profile of Asif Iqbal Tanha compiled by Fayiza CA https://thepolisproject.com/mobilizing-against-islamophobia-and-defending-students-rights-is-a-way-to-protect-indian-democracy-a-profile-of-asif-iqbal-tanha/#.X21vVB1S8_M #AsifIqbalTanha #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
When contesting repressive laws makes you a dangerous citizen: a profile of Rona Wilson https://thepolisproject.com/when-contesting-repressive-laws-makes-you-a-dangerous-citizen-a-profile-of-rona-wilson/#.X21vwh1S8_M #RonaWilson #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
An activist poet challenges official narratives, advocates Dalits’ rights and fights to hold the State accountable: a profile of Sudhir Dhawale #SudhirDhawale #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent http://thepolisproject.com/an-activist-poet-challenges-official-narratives-advocates-dalits-rights-and-fights-to-hold-the-state-accountable-a-profile-of-sudhir-dhawale/
The commitment to fight Islamophobia and promote equal citizenship: A portrait of Sharjeel Imam compiled by
@TazeenJunaid_
https://thepolisproject.com/the-commitment-to-fight-islamophobia-and-promote-equal-citizenship-a-portrait-of-sharjeel-imam/#.X21wMh1S8_M #SharjeelImam #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
@TazeenJunaid_
https://thepolisproject.com/the-commitment-to-fight-islamophobia-and-promote-equal-citizenship-a-portrait-of-sharjeel-imam/#.X21wMh1S8_M #SharjeelImam #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
Political cartoons and activism to question the skewed relations between power and justice: A profile of Arun Ferreira https://thepolisproject.com/political-cartoons-and-activism-to-question-the-skewed-relations-between-power-and-justice-a-profile-of-arun-ferreira/#.X3Kfwh1S8_N #FreePoliticalPrisoners
“Is it my fault that I say India is mine as much as it is yours?” – A profile of Umar Khalid https://www.thepolisproject.com/is-it-my-fault-that-i-say-india-is-mine-as-much-as-it-is-yours-a-profile-of-umar-khalid/#.X6wcW2gzY2w #UmarKhalid #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #FreeUmarKhalid
The battle to protect Adivasis’ right to the land: A profile of Father Stan Swamy
https://www.thepolisproject.com/the-battle-to-protect-adivasis-right-to-the-land-a-profile-of-father-stan-swamy/#.X6wcvGgzY2w #StanSwamy #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
https://www.thepolisproject.com/the-battle-to-protect-adivasis-right-to-the-land-a-profile-of-father-stan-swamy/#.X6wcvGgzY2w #StanSwamy #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners
If teaching Marx and Ambedkar is a criminal activity: A profile of K. Satyanarayana
https://www.thepolisproject.com/if-teaching-marx-and-ambedkar-is-a-criminal-activity-a-profile-of-k-satyanarayana/ #ProfilesOfDissent
https://www.thepolisproject.com/if-teaching-marx-and-ambedkar-is-a-criminal-activity-a-profile-of-k-satyanarayana/ #ProfilesOfDissent
The youngest accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case: A profile of Mahesh Raut
https://www.thepolisproject.com/the-youngest-accused-in-the-bhima-koregaon-violence-case-a-profile-of-mahesh-raut/#.X6wdNGgzY2w
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #MaheshRaut
https://www.thepolisproject.com/the-youngest-accused-in-the-bhima-koregaon-violence-case-a-profile-of-mahesh-raut/#.X6wdNGgzY2w
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #MaheshRaut
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