Iranian Revolution
Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Hijab Amid Growing Resistance to Mandatory Dress Codes
Dec 04, 2025 02:44 am CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed his support for mandatory hijab laws as more Iranian women challenge the strict Islamic dress code. This stance comes amid internal political tensions, with parliament criticizing judicial enforcement of headscarf laws and President Pezeshkian maintaining that women cannot be forced to wear hijab, highlighting the ongoing cultural struggle since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Announcing the 2025 Kirkus Prize Winners: Celebrating Literary Excellence with $50,000 Awards
Oct 09, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The prestigious 2025 Kirkus Prize has honored three exceptional works across fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature categories. Lucas Schaefer's identity-focused novel "The Slip," Scott Anderson's Iranian Revolution analysis "King of Kings," and Thao Lam's delightful "Everybelly" each secured $50,000 awards for their literary excellence and timely messages about community, transformation, and historical understanding.