Fatemeh Keshavarz

A 21st-century warning from a 13th-century poet

ben — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:28:08 +0000

Sa'di of Shiraz, a 13th-century Iranian poet, was a man for all seasons. Distinct among his peers for a rare poetic talent and a sharp humor, he was a traveler, teacher and master ghazal writer all in one. But, above all, he loved to tease and to question. In a most serious love poem, he warned the beloved: "I was ruined by your love. I will not go to others to get well." And lest the beloved get all the credit for uniqueness, he added: "Broken gold vessels cannot be repaired with glue."

Help get Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz's op-ed on Post-Dispatch most-read articles list.

ben — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:25:09 +0000

Dr. Keshavarz is an Iranian-American who has taught as Washington University since 1990. She spoke at the "Women in Global Action" forum held by the Gateway Greens earlier this year. about what the blanket bombing of Iran would mean to someone born in that country.

CODEPINK International Women's Day, Medea Benjamin in STL, 3/4-3/7

ben — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:25:54 +0000

EVENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 4th
Jean Ponzi interviews Medea Benjamin on "Earthworms" radio show, KDHX 88.1 FM, 7 pm.

Wednesday, March 5th
"Women in Global Action!" - a forum with Medea Benjamin, Fatemah Keshavarz, Jamala Rogers and Barb Chicherio. Held at 7pm at Legacy Books and Café, 5249 Delmar Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108.

Protest Gonzo, Meet Medea, and More!

ben — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:48:38 +0000

Join CODEPINK in St. Louis for these exciting upcoming actions and events: