I thought that certain prejudices about gay people on the left had been overcome. But I was wrong.
Paola Concia reflects on ongoing prejudices against the LGBTQ+ community within leftist politics in Italy, prompted by leaked chats discussing a list of famous suspected gay individuals.
An empty path
The article reflects on how few leftist women and feminists support the cause of Iranian women challenging their oppressive regime, highlighting the loneliness of Anna Paola Concia in her stance.
The left loves regimes and remains silent on Iran
Anna Paola Concia criticizes the left and activists like Greta Thunberg for their silence on the Iranian struggle for freedom, following a demonstration she attended in Frankfurt in support of Iran.
The thrust of Paola Concia: "Greta, they are waiting for you in Iran"
In response to decades of theocracy and political repression, Iran is experiencing one of its largest waves of popular protests in recent decades, with thousands demanding rights, freedom, and justice.