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Iranian Tech Diaspora in Silicon Valley Urges Global Action as Iran Faces Internet Blackout and Violent CrackdownsšŸ”„83

1/17/2026•Politics > Activism

  • •Internet blackout and violent crackdowns have followed widespread protests since December 2025.
  • •Over 5,000 diaspora engineers, developers, and entrepreneurs have signed an open petition.
  • •The group demands sanctions on regime-linked telecom firms and aid for secure communication tools.
  • •Internet access viewed as a humanitarian lifeline during escalating government violence.
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Muslim Civil Rights Group Launches Fund to Aid Students Disciplined Over Anti-Israel Campus ProtestsšŸ”„73

11/19/2025•Politics > Activism

  • •The fund provides \$1,000 interest-free loans or grants to affected students.
  • •In October 2024, \$20,000 was distributed to 20 recipients at major universities.
  • •Students receiving funds lost scholarships, housing, or financial aid over anti-Israel protests.
  • •Columbia, Penn, and Harvard were among campuses where students were impacted.