Reposted by Fiza PiraniHannah Riley Fernandez @hannahcrileyy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025And if you're in Atlanta, support the many people swept up in the state's RICO on May 14th. Criminalizing protest is a huge part of the fascist playbook, but we fight it (in part) by showing up for our comrades: 017052
Reposted by Fiza PiraniHannah Riley Fernandez @hannahcrileyy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025A forest defender was killed by police, acres of land were buried under concrete, so much public money was wasted. But the fight against Cop City also lifted the veil on what policing actually is to so many people, not just in Atlanta but across the world. That is so incredibly valuable 125957
Reposted by Fiza PiraniHannah Riley Fernandez @hannahcrileyy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025the construction of Cop City hinged on a compliant media that repeated false police claims and framing, private funders who see expanded policing as a safeguard for their capital, and state actors willing to serve those interests without question. none of that is unique to Atlanta! 233275
Reposted by Fiza PiraniHannah Riley Fernandez @hannahcrileyy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Cop City is officially "opening" today. The movement against it carries so many lessons for people everywhere, because the issues are everywhere today: the un-democratic militarization and expansion of policing and state violence, backed by dark money private funding. 241906655
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 26/01/2025A Portland movement journalist is going to trial for her coverage of a pro-Palestine protest prismreports.org/2025/01/14/a... @prismreports.bsky.socialprismreports.orgAlissa Azar is going to trial for covering a pro-Palestine protestThe recent arrest of movement journalist Alissa Azar is part of a larger pattern of escalating intimidation and harassment by Portland police 030
Reposted by Fiza PiraniWorkshops4Gaza @workshops4gaza.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Also on SUNDAY, Dec. 15th, join @refaatlibrary.bsky.social organizers for a workshop on how to start your own mobile library! You'll receive practical advice on gathering volunteers to collaborating with bookstores and publishers, holding events and more: www.workshops4gaza.com/calendar/how...workshops4gaza.comHow To Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library — Workshops 4 GazaStep 1: Donate to Sameer Project here (suggested donation $60 USD). Step 2: Register for “How to Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library” here . In this workshop, volunteers from the ... 166
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Please spend time with the new collected edition of Alareer’s writing IF I MUST DIE, curated by his former student Yousef Aljamal. It paints a rich portrait of a beloved man and teacher gone far too soon—whose legacy will live on despite Israel’s attempt to silence it. orbooks.com/catalog/if-i...orbooks.comIf I Must DieThis rich, elegiac compilation of work from the late Palestinian poet and professor, Refaat Alareer, brings together his marvelous poetry and deeply human writing about literature, teaching, politics,... 0106
Reposted by Fiza PiraniRefaat Mobile Library - Atlanta @refaatlibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2024ATLANTA: Please join us Sunday 12/15 in Decatur for an afternoon commemorating one year since the martyrdom of Gaza’s Storyteller, educator, activist, & beloved friend to many, #RefaatAlareer. We'll have the library of course & will be fundraising for GZ. 144
Reposted by Fiza PiraniDeepSouth161 @deepsouth161.bsky.social · 07/12/2024Just got some new literature from the @refaatlibrary.bsky.social today! 143
Reposted by Fiza Pirani285 South News @285southatl.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Weeks after 285 South contacted GA Dept of Human Services for comment regarding mysteriously stolen food stamp funds, the Afghan American Alliance says some families were finally reimbursed. 285south.comAfghan families get their money back after theft of food stampsMirza Mohammed’s family was one of more than two dozen Afghan families in Metro Atlanta whose food stamp benefits appeared to be stolen. 021
Reposted by Fiza PiraniRefaat Mobile Library - Atlanta @refaatlibrary.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Today, Dec. 6, marks one year since our library's namesake — Gaza's Storyteller — the Palestinian academic and poet Dr. Refaat Alareer, was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. How will you honor his legacy? 11512
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 26/11/2024🚨 Hey Bluesky fam, I still need $75 for a $100 match campaign for The Sameer Project to get urgent tents, cash aid and medical assistance to Gaza — esp now as it’s been raining. DM me a receipt screenshot or Venmo Fiza-Pirani by midnight EST and I’ll match up to $100. chuffed.org/project/1132...chuffed.orgSouth Gaza: Tents, Cash Aid, & Medical***UPDATE REGARDING TENTS: there is a shortage of tents readily available for purchase due to traders withholding inventory. This is a combination of multiple factors including merchants wanting to dr... 265
Reposted by Fiza Pirani285 South News @285southatl.bsky.social · 21/11/2024The contribution of Georgia’s Latino communities to the state GDP is comparable to the entire economic output of some US states. But while the power of this bloc is growing, many of its members still struggle to get by. New from @285southatl.bsky.social: 285south.com/latinos-are-...285south.comLatinos are a fast-growing population in Georgia - 285 SouthThe contribution of Georgia’s Latino communities to the state GDP is comparable to the entire economic output of some American states. 021
Reposted by Fiza PiraniRefaat Mobile Library - Atlanta @refaatlibrary.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Want to start a mobile liberation library in your town to make Palestinian literature more accessible but don't know where to start? Come take our virtual workshop on 12/15!! Ticket sales benefit Sameer Project’s Refaat Alareer Camp! @workshops4gaza.bsky.social www.workshops4gaza.com/calendar/hif...workshops4gaza.comHow To Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library — Workshops 4 GazaRegister for “How to Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library” here . Donate to Sameer Project here (suggested donation $60 USD). In this workshop, volunteers from the Refaat Alareer mobi... 12115
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Following my friend’s lead, hi! I’m Fiza, an indie writer/editor now w/ Atlanta’s only English-language outlet dedicated to our immigrant/refugee communities @285southatl.bsky.social + building mobile liberation library @refaatlibrary.bsky.social w/ wonderful volunteers. Pictured: my Lady & Billie 🐾 261
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Have you been thinking of starting a mobile liberation library in your city/state? @refaatlibrary.bsky.social Atlanta volunteers are holding a virtual workshop 7-9pm EST Sunday, Dec. 15! All ticket proceeds benefit The Sameer Project’s Refaat Alareer Camp 🍉 www.workshops4gaza.com/calendar/hif...workshops4gaza.comHow To Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library — Workshops 4 GazaRegister for “How to Start Your Own Mobile Liberation Library” here . Donate to Sameer Project here (suggested donation $60 USD). In this workshop, volunteers from the Refaat Alareer mobi... 012
Reposted by Fiza PiraniFiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hi friends, please follow @refaatlibrary.bsky.social, Atlanta’s mobile liberation library. Our goal is to increase access to Palestinian literature and political eduction + raise funds for Palestinians. 042
Reposted by Fiza PiraniTalia Kolluri @taliakolluri.bsky.social · 14/11/2024So happy to see @refaatlibrary.bsky.social here! Please support them! 052
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Hi friends, please follow @refaatlibrary.bsky.social, Atlanta’s mobile liberation library. Our goal is to increase access to Palestinian literature and political eduction + raise funds for Palestinians. 042
Reposted by Fiza Pirani285 South News @285southatl.bsky.social · 15/11/2024As the only English-language publication dedicated to Atlanta's immigrant & refugee communities, we’ve been thinking about what the incoming presidential administration might mean for us, our neighbors, and our work. A letter from our founder: 285south.com/note-from-th...285south.comNote from the Founder: We're in a New Era. – 285 SouthAnd as the only English language media publication dedicated to immigrants in Atlanta, we're asking for your support. 023
Reposted by Fiza PiraniKaitlyn Arford @kmarford.bsky.social · 15/11/2024This is a game changer for journalists. www.axios.com/2024/11/14/b...axios.comNewsletter platform beehiiv launches multi-million dollar journalism fundJournalists will receive a monthly health insurance stipend and legal support. 0134
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 15/11/2024hanging out with this conehead tonight (tumor benign, she’s doing brilliantly well) 030
Reposted by Fiza PiraniRefaat Mobile Library - Atlanta @refaatlibrary.bsky.social · 15/11/2024This weekend in #ATLANTA: - 🛑 SAT 11/16: #StopCopCity Mass Meeting @ Park Ave Baptist Church (12-3p) - ☀️ SUN 11/17: Solidarity Play Day at Candler Park (2-5p) The library will be on site with books, zines, & our Gaza Funds table raising money for The Sameer Project. ✊🏾🇵🇸📚 023
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 14/11/2024X has become so essential to Palestinian liberation work and information sharing and I really hope we can replicate the movement here. Who should I follow to stay connected? 🍉 131
Reposted by Fiza PiraniRefaat Mobile Library - Atlanta @refaatlibrary.bsky.social · 14/11/2024We are Atlanta’s mobile liberation library created in honor of martyred Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer. Follow along! www.refaatlibrary.comrefaatlibrary.comRefaat Mobile LibraryA traveling volunteer-run mobile library in Atlanta created in honor of martyred Palestinian poet and professor Refaat Alareer 042
Reposted by Fiza PiraniTajja Isen @tajjaisen.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Still figuring out who I want to be on here. But hello, new friends. I have a book out—essays on the failure of institutions to live up to stated progressive values, topical maybe???—and another on the way; a memoir of mentorship, desire, and discipline. bookshop.org/p/books/some...bookshop.orgSome of My Best Friends: And Other White Lies I've Been Told a book by Tajja IsenA fearless, "funny, poignant, and super-smart" (Ms. magazine) essay collection about race, justice, and the limits of good intentions. In this "inspiring, determined work of personal narrative and cul... 3326
Reposted by Fiza Pirani An Oganizers' Economist @economistaatl.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Me! I wrote next week's essay! Subscribe! Read it! 092
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 19/12/2023reflections from the vigil in atlanta, plus an audio recording of our remarks with the reading of 64 journalists killed in gaza, israel and lebanon since oct. 7 foreignbodies.substack.com/p/monday-mat...foreignbodies.substack.comReflections from a vigilYour biweekly Foreign Bodies roundup (public) 000
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 14/12/2023Had the pleasure of contributing to @austinlouisray.bsky.social’s How I’d Fix Atlanta series. I hope you’ll read: tinyletter.com/GeorgiaBrews...tinyletter.comHow Fiza Pirani Would Fix AtlantaWell, well, well...if it isn't the final How I'd Fix Atlanta of 2024. The Season Two finale, as it were. Thanks for supporting this project, y'all. These first couple years have been fun and we've ... 011
Reposted by Fiza PiraniBrandy Zadrozny @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social · 27/10/2023Listened to a dispatch from a dad in Gaza on NPR this week. He said they were rationing food and trying creatively to explain this to his small children. One day he saw his child gulping water but couldn’t bring himself to say stop, bc he didn’t want that to be the last thing he said to his child. 17801236
Reposted by Fiza PiraniLilliam Rivera @lilliamr.bsky.social · 25/10/2023i feel so anxious calling my reps. Like I'm stumbling over words. But it doesn't take very long and there's a script you can look at it. www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/urg...jewishvoiceforpeace.orgURGENT: Stop genocide against Palestinians in Gaza (call now) - JVPThe U.S. must work to immediately de-escalate to prevent the further loss of life, and not fuel and exacerbate the violence by sending more weapons to Israel. 042
Reposted by Fiza PiraniSaeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 15/10/2023“These regulations would allow him to direct police to arrest civilians, remove them from their homes, or seize their property if he believes they have spread information that could harm national morale or served as the basis for enemy propaganda.”haaretz.comLikud minister formulates regulations to imprison citizens who 'harm national morale'*** 32515
Reposted by Fiza PiraniNicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 01/09/2023"The union is asking for a 'pathway to a livable wage' to cover out-of-pocket costs after Powell's put forth a new health care plan with higher deductibles for employees since starting negotiations in February." Powell's workers are striking on Monday, 9/4axios.comPowell's Books workers to strike on Labor DayIt'll be the first strike for Powell's in two decades. 15024
Reposted by Fiza Piranijj skolnik @supremenothing.myatproto.social · 29/08/2023one of the most pernicious developments of the last 15 years or so is the subscription model for literally everything 2446698
Fiza Pirani @fiza.bsky.social · 24/08/2023instead of watching the debate I took an edible got in bed and have been listening to meryl streep narrate the latest patchett novel 020
Reposted by Fiza PiraniNicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 09/08/2023Novelist Madeline Miller on her experience with Long Covid: "the truth is that however immortal we feel, we are all just one infection away from a new life." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202…washingtonpost.comOpinion | Long covid has derailed my life. Make no mistake: It could yours, too.No matter how immortal we feel, we are all — still — at risk of developing crushing, life-altering symptoms. 9355193
Reposted by Fiza PiraniJanine Joseph @j9joseph.bsky.social · 08/08/2023Sign the Open Letter: www.undocupoets.org 01511