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So England is taking a knee before their game with Iran tomorrow. Let's make the
#kneel4mahsa
hashtag trend during tomorrow's game by tweeting along with with the game hashtags :
#FifaWorldCup
#IRN
#ENG
Gareth Southgate has confirmed that England will take the knee before tomorrow’s game against Iran 🏴
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Today Iran is an epicenter of human rights violations. This
#WorldCup
, we call on football players to raise awareness for the plight of brave Iranian women and men risking their lives to demand basic freedoms.
#kneel4mahsa
#iranrevolution
#footballers4freeiran
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Let's all ask
#teammelli
and
#USMNT
players and soccer fans everywhere to
#Kneel4Mahsa
on November 29 when the Islamic regime's anthem plays, in memory of
#MahsaAmini
and in support of Iranian women's rights. Please retweet and tag your favorite players.
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@Carlos_Queiroz
was once hailed as a hero in Iran. His popularity had already started to wane because of his silence on
#IranProtests
, but this dreadful exchange is a nail in the coffin for Carlos' reputation among Iranian fans. A meteoric fall from grace if I've ever seen one.
اظهارنظرهای چندشآور کیروش از دیدار خودش و تیماش با رییسی تهوعآورتر بود
#کیروش
#تیم_فوتبال_جمهوری_اسلامی
#مهسا_امینی
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So England is taking a knee before their game with Iran tomorrow. Let's make the
#kneel4mahsa
hashtag trend during tomorrow's game by tweeting along with with the game hashtags :
#FifaWorldCup
#IRN
#ENG
Gareth Southgate has confirmed that England will take the knee before tomorrow’s game against Iran 🏴
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Hey
@England
, do you want to instantly double your fans tomorrow? Take the knee during the Islamic Regime's anthem.
#Kneel4Mahsa
#ENG
#IRN
#FifaWorldCup
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1) Retweet and tag your favorite players.
2) Sign the petition:
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Today Iran is an epicenter of human rights violations. This
#WorldCup
, we call on football players to raise awareness for the plight of brave Iranian women and men risking their lives to demand basic freedoms.
#kneel4mahsa
#iranrevolution
#footballers4freeiran
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Hey
@England
do you want to instantly double your fans tomorrow? Take the knee during the Islamic Regime's anthem.
#Kneel4Mahsa
#ENG
#IRN
#FifaWorldCup
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I'm starting a new series called "Redesigning Iran." First up: Persepolis.
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Together, we'll make this campaign a success:
1- Retweet and tag your favorite players
2- Share or repost on Instagram and tag your favorite players
3- Sign the petition:
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❤️😻 Happy Nowruz! So grateful to have gotten to work on this Doodle.
Happy Nowruz 2024! Today's
#GoogleDoodle
celebrates the springtime festival that promotes peace, respect, kinship and the harmony between life and nature →
🎨:
@legofish
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4)
#SayTheirNames
invites Iranian fans to share stories of the fallen victims of
#IranRevolution2022
during Iran's games, using the game hashtags (
#IRN
#ENG
,
#IRN
#WAL
,
#IRN
#USA
) and
#qatar2022
. See
@szamanzadeh
's tweet:
روز دوشنبه، ۳۰ آبان از 2 ساعت مانده به بازی ایران و انگلیس، با استفاده از 3 هشتگ
#Qatar2022
و
#SayTheirNames
و هشتگ رسمی بازی -که در همان روز اعلام میشود- صدای مردم ایران را در یک طوفان توییتری به جهان خواهیم رساند.
لطفا رشته توییت زیر را با دقت مطالعه کرده و به اشتراک بگذارید/1
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As the
#FifaWorldCup
begins, Iranians are asking players and fans to remember the innocent victims of Iran's Islamic regime and shed light on the atrocities happening in Iran right now. Let's go through some of the campaigns in this thread:
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@gh_reza
, here's an illustration in your tribute. Can't wait to see you &
#iran
in action in
#WorldCup2014
http://t.co/EQyEh92477
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Feels great to finally share some progress towards a long-time passion project of mine to illustrate all characters of the
#Shahnameh
, the 1000-year-old epic known as the Book of Kings. For now my son has the only copy.
#illustration
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3) Hair Snip goal celebration asks all players to do the Hair Snip gesture and send a message of solidarity to all Iranian women and girls. See
@omid9
's video here:
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Nothing like inspiration from good old vintage propaganda posters to distract me from my tinnitus. Because of this regime, thousands of Iranians have died, been exiled, or suffered for 40 years. Millions of Iranians are simply fed up.
#IranProtests
#FreeIran
#KhameneiTimesUp
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Working on Google's 2014 Nowruz Doodle was a dream come true. Although it's not out yet – curious sleuths have already found its 'about' Doodle page and it's going around. I'll share more about the process once it's 'officially' out later tomorrow.
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It's been a busy two weeks at Google Translate. On the heels of the launch of our brand new website, today we took a first step towards reducing gender bias in our translations by providing feminine and masculine translations for some gender-neutral words.
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Iran has been the stage for waves of unspeakable tragedies and indescribable courage. It’s the stuff of movies, and feels like the world is just watching.
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Some Q&A:
Q) There's a campaign to kick Iran out of the World Cup, why not focus on that?
A) Fifa is corrupt and all indications are they're not going to do that. Fifa is a beloved world sport and a global boycott seems far fetched too. We might as well seize the initiative.
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Just before the pandemic started,
@ateefolio
and I designed and built a guesthouse where our garage used to be. It has turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made. I finally got around to taking some okay-ish pictures of the space.
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1)
#Kneel4Mahsa
asks players and fans to kneel during Iran's National anthem in solidarity with
#MahsaAmini
and all victims of
#IranRevolution
. See this thread for details:
Let's all ask
#teammelli
and
#USMNT
players and soccer fans everywhere to
#Kneel4Mahsa
on November 29 when the Islamic regime's anthem plays, in memory of
#MahsaAmini
and in support of Iranian women's rights. Please retweet and tag your favorite players.
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Q) Why the kneeling gesture?
A) It's already a well-known symbol of protest that doesn't need any props (security around Iranian players will be extremely tight). It's also easy for supporters to join in and post photos/videos of themselves as they
#Kneel4Mahsa
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In part 2 of my "Redesigning Iran" series I create a new logo for Iran's football federation. Special thanks to
@pejmannozad
@akiarostami
&
@sedalati
for feedback.
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Q) Why this game?
A) It's the World Cup's most anticipated game. It's also the final group stage match so the negative consequences for
#teammelli
players might be easier to stomach (assuming they don't advance). Any joint actions by both themes will be an instant historic moment
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#ToomajSalehi
and
#SamanSeydi
are two rappers jailed for speaking truth to power. Until all innocent prisoners in the Islamic Republic are freed, we will keep saying their names.
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I made this 11 years ago to show the emotional journey of
#iran
football fans during a typical big game (follow right to left). After yesterday's last minute win over
#Morocco
, the last panel can finally be redrawn :)
@nima
@TeamMelliIran
#AllForTeamMelli
#irn
#worldcup
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For Shervin Hajipour who just won the inaugural Song for Social Change
#GrammyAwards
in support of the
#WomanLifeFreedom
movement.
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Another innocent child killed for the crime of being born in a country ruled by monsters.
And
#teammelli
still thinks they can bring real 'joy' to a grief-stricken nation through football.
It's not about the game, it's about how you show up.
#IranRevolution
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Kian Pirfalak was a soft-spoken 10 year old who loved science. He was riding in his family car when forces of Iran’s Islamic regime opened fire. A bullet struck him. He died. His family kept his body at home out of fear that the regime would abduct him
#ENG
#IRN
#SAYTHEIRNAMES
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@MehdiTaremi9
@SAzmoun
@Alirezajb7
@ramin_rezaian
@AbedzAbedz
@mpouraliganji
@alialipoor70
And here are some of the
#USMNT
players:
@sergino_dest
@WMckennie
@cpulisic_10
@GioAReyna10
@tyler_adams14
@Antonee_Jedi
@headdturnerr
@yedlinny
@KellynAcosta
@yunusmusah8
@thewalkerzim
@A_LoLo12
@Jesusfcd27
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It’s no secret that Iran’s Islamic regime is afraid of Iranian people. People like Toomaj Salehi, who expose corruption and shed light on social injustice with their powerful music. He is now languishing in jail. His family is fearing the worst.
#FreeToomajSalehi
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The most therapeutic way to spend the
#IRNUSA
game time was to keep doodling on this.
#MahsaAmini
#IranRevoIution2022
#WomanLifeFreedom
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#ENGIRN
, good on England for kneeling. Hope they'll also
#dothesnip
#kneel4mahsa
#IRN
#ENG
#FIFAWorldCup
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Q) Isn't this against Fifa rules?
A) Fuck Fifa! For 40+ years women were barred from entering stadiums in Iran as Fifa sat there and watched. Even now women cannot enter stadiums freely.
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Q) Not all
#teammelli
players have been clear in their protests, why would they join in now?
A) We have 20 days left to campaign & press players. Even if they don't join in, the global coverage and action by supporters during the game will raise awareness for
#MahsaAmini
cause
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Q) Who is behind this campaign?
A) Just me, a plain old soccer fan and person of proud Iranian heritage, and hopefully you. I have a history of organizing online protests. In 2004 I mobilized the Persian blogosphere to launch the Persian Gulf Google bomb.
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Q) What if the Islamic regime spins this into a protest against the US in solidarity for
#BLM
?
A) That's a risk, but can be contained if:
1) Campaign gets global coverage
2) Supporters join in and make
#Kneel4Mahsa
trending during the game
3) Action happens during Iran's anthem
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Earlier today the Islamic Regime in Iran executed Mohsen Shekari for taking part in protests. His cellmate spoke of his kindness, passion for making coffee, and fondness of gaming. One of his favorite games was God of War. It’s mine too.
#MohsenShekari
#IranRevolution2022
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Here are some of the verified potential
#teammelli
players on twitter. If you know of others reply to add.
@mehditaremi9
@sazmoun
@alirezajb7
@ramin_rezaian
@abedzabedz
@mpouraliganji
@alialipoor70
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@PejmanRahbar
این نقاشی بازیکن ها رو نمیدونم دیدید یا نه. از چند روز پیش شروع کردم روزی یه بازیکن میکشم تا روز بازی با مراکش. شاید اینها کمتر مخالف داشته باشند :)
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Q) Is this co-opting BLM?
A) Valid concern, that's why I'm suggesting Iranian players/fans come up with their own spin on the kneel. For example, the Iranian player in my poster is holding up a V sign instead of a fist. Others have suggested this gesture:
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Q) Who is behind this campaign? (ctd)
A) In 2007 I directed the anger towards screening of 300 movie to promote Iranian artists (before Instagram) through the launch of .
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Someone needs to make a thread about all the surreal tragedies Iranians have witnessed. The latest:
#MehranSamak
goes out to celebrate the loss of Iran’s soccer team to US, gets shot by regime goons, and dies. Turns out to be childhood soccer teammate of an Iran player.
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From there it was about fine-tuning the shapes and colors, and it all came out together with the 'cloud' shape that made the small 'g' more noticeable. Anyway, that's how the sausage was made. You can read a short Q&A with me on the doodle site.
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With a meager blog and your help, those ancient campaigns got global media coverage. I'm confident with your help we can do even better. If I've managed to convince you, please spread the word by retweeting this thread.
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This is huge. This athlete knows she will be severely punished for this act (expulsion from the team to possible arrest, jail, and who knows what else) but is bravely tearing down the compulsory hijab that’s been forced on her.
#MahsaAmini
#IranRevolution
Iranian female athletes have been required since 1979 to compete while wearing the mandatory hejab. As far as I know Elnaz Rekabi is the first to ignore this requirement. She got to the final round of the Asian Climbing Competitions, finishing in 4th place
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For everyone liking the tweets. Thank you, but we need retweets and player mentions.
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Nowruz is the Iranian new year heralding the arrival of spring. Iranians celebrate it in part by setting up a "Haft Seen" table with symbolic items (pic is ours this year). But Nowruz is also celebrated by communities from central Asia to the Balkans each with unique traditions.
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Where you live, your basic right to dress however u want is probably so obvious that it might be hard for u to 'get' why Iranian women taking off their hijab is so freakin brave. You need to understand the everyday trauma of living under forced 'morality' codes.
#IranProtests
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I wanted to challenge myself to do something different and capture the spirit of the occasion as I knew it. A breakthrough moment came when I realized the celebrating regions all have a rich heritage of producing illuminated manuscripts, with similar geometries and patterns.
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@Carlos_Queiroz
I mean, what is he trying to say anyway? That people who speak out against Islamic Regime atrocities are getting paid? Or that he can't say bad things about the regime that pays him? Prime lesson on how NOT to communicate. Just a disgraceful moment for
@Carlos_Queiroz
.
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Over the recent decades, Iranian artists have had plenty of occasions to dabble in protest art, but nothing compares to the scale of what's happening now. I'm genuinely inspired by what I've seen in the last few weeks. Here's to a free Iran.
#MahsaAmini
#IranRevolution2022
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2022 brought war to Ukraine and increasingly suffocating oppression and horror to Iran and Afghanistan. Hope 2023 brings peace and freedom for all.
#HappyNewYear
#iran
#ukraine
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@Carlos_Queiroz
And not singing the national anthem isn't good enough. People want to see a clear, unambiguous sign of solidarity from the players. Here's just one idea:
Let's all ask
#teammelli
and
#USMNT
players and soccer fans everywhere to
#Kneel4Mahsa
on November 29 when the Islamic regime's anthem plays, in memory of
#MahsaAmini
and in support of Iranian women's rights. Please retweet and tag your favorite players.
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This was my second collaboration with the Doodle team and they're a dream to work with. I'm grateful for the opportunity. Happy Nowruz everyone!
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Leaning too heavily into any one set of customs alienates everyone else. So in the years past artist created some wonderful Doodles by depicting a general spring theme.
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A few days ago I started a campaign to invite
#teammelli
& USMNT players to
#kneel4mahsa
before their game in support of
#IranRevolution
. Given this and the actions of players in the last few days it's starting to look like they're beyond redemption.
Let's all ask
#teammelli
and
#USMNT
players and soccer fans everywhere to
#Kneel4Mahsa
on November 29 when the Islamic regime's anthem plays, in memory of
#MahsaAmini
and in support of Iranian women's rights. Please retweet and tag your favorite players.
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It's been fun to redesign
@FootballPersian
's logo, one of the oldest Iranian soccer sites. I'm glad their passionate online community is digging it. Background in this deck:
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When everything is right, you do your best work. It happened to me at
@litmusapp
. I finally got to write about it.
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@omid9
@GaryLineker
@england
should kneel during Iran’s anthem to make it clear, and of course do the snip.
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It looks like
#IRN
players took the knee before the game today while wearing black wristbands (which they took off once the game started). It wasn’t televised or reported on much. Did they
#kneel4mahsa
? What’s clear is that for Iranians, these gestures are 2 little 2 late.
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Using that as the anchoring theme, I sketched out a scene and it got pretty positive feedback from the team. The letterforms were kind of small, so my next focus was on recreating the scene with bigger letters without losing too much detail.
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Son seems to be sleeping through the night for the first time. I'm so proud I can't sleep.
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Last year I reflected on the times in my design career I had felt most in the zone, and realized that these three things were always present: Inspiration, Autonomy, and Recognition (I call it the IAR [yaar] framework, because it makes it sound more serious.) 1/5
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One day I’ll make the books available for sale, but for now you can follow Shahs of Legend and learn about the characters on my Instagram where I’ll be posting them. Please also share with whomever you think might be interested or retweet.
#childrensbooks
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@Carlos_Queiroz
@Carlos_Queiroz
, maybe you had some beef with Sky from you days in the UK, or just had a momentary lapse of judgement. It's not too late to get out of this mess. You know what Iranians want. Either you and the team stand on the right side of history, or you'll BE history.
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طرحی نو برای مترجم گوگل. امروز نسخه جدید وبسایتمون رو بعد از تقریبا دو سال کار گروهی بیرون دادیم. در روزهای آینده درباره پروسه کار بیشتر خواهم نوشت.
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It’s a collaboration with . See his feed for another set.
#WomanLifeFreedom
#IranRevoIution2022
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My family and friends sometimes ask me: what is there to design for Google Translate anyway? So I wrote a couple of case studies to answer that question. Here's the first one.
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I was back pain-free and three years younger and when I started working on this. So I'm extra happy to see the gargantuan effort that was the new Google Translate experience in launch today.
#translate
#google
#googletranslate
#ux
#googledesign
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This series, based on memorable movie titles, intends to raise awareness about the revolution in Iran and invite the world to do more than just watch.
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Case in point: the Iranian soccer player’s cryptic Instagram post in which he confirms he was
#MehranSamak
’s childhood teammate, and talks about everything except clearly condemning the regime violence that’s led to his friend’s death.
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Why was he celebrating the loss? A lot of Iranians have turned against their soccer team because they see the players as representatives of the murderous regime. In reality many likely aren’t, but they’ve failed to take a strong enough stance against atrocities, angering fans.
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2)
#SayHerName22
asks all fans say
#MahsaAmini
's name on minute 22 of each game in remembrance of Mahsa, who was only 22 when she was killed.
See
@neginsh
's tweet:
Join us to show solidarity with Iranians. In honour of Jina/Mahsa being 22 yrs old say
#mahsaamini
‘s name at minute 22 of each
#worldcup2022
wherever you are watching football. Record a video and share with
#sayhername22
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