Stories by Jasmin Ramsey

Jasmin Ramsey is an Iranian-born journalist. You can find her on Twitter @JasminRamsey. subscribe to Jasmin Ramsey's feed

They Taser-Shocked Me and Called Me a Liar: A Bahraini Journalist's Saga in Detention

Posted on: Jul 12, 2013, Source: Inter Press Service

Reporter Nazeeha Saeed was tortured in the midst of the uprising against Bahrain's repressive rulers.

Congress Trashes Diplomacy: U.S. Urged to Back Possible Israeli Strike Ahead of Talks With Iran

Posted on: Mar 1, 2013, Source: Inter Press Service

A joint resolution declaring U.S. support for Israel in the event of a military strike on Iran was introduced in the same week that diplomatic talks showed progress.

The Iranian Extremists America Loves: U.S. Takes Violent Group Off Terror List

Posted on: Sep 23, 2012, Source: Inter Press Service

The militant group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq is no longer on the State Department terrorist list, thanks in part to a high-profile lobbying campaign waged by former U.S. officials.

10 Myths About Iran -- And Why They're Dead Wrong

Posted on: Mar 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet

Here's the truth about Iran

"I'm Proud of What We Did": Delusional Cheney Believes He'll Go Down In History As America's Great Defender

Posted on: Sep 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In his late summer media blitz, former VP Dick Cheney reminded us just how callous, corrupt, and creepy he can be.

The Heart Attack Grill: Where You Can Eat Free If You Weigh Over 350 Lbs.

Posted on: Jul 27, 2009, Source: PULSE

A restaurant has launched an anti-health rebellion, serving Quadruple Bypass Burgers (8,000 calories) and Flatliner Fries cooked in pure lard.

Who Represents Iranians? According to the Right, Left, and Center Press, Anybody but Ahmadinejad

Posted on: Jun 30, 2009, Source: PULSE

Most stories show Mousavi supporters at their heart, but the question of who truly represents the majority has yet to be answered.