News roundup

The article, The Kingdom in the Closet, is long but worth the read. It's an interesting reminder that there are many ways of accommodating and reconciling societal expectations and personal needs.

Best quote: "Women’s rights, gay rights—why? Get your rights without being too loud."

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The article, When revolution rocks North Africa and the Middle East, motivates me to move even faster with my dissertation. It alleges that four attempts at self-immolation in Morocco have been thwarted in the last fortnight, and a peaceful protest is planned for 20 February. I found 1 group for it (Mouvement du 20 Février - Maroc - حركة 20 فبراير), and several against it. I also learned that 20 February is also no bra day.