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“I'm in a contented, loving relationship, but that doesn't mean I'm not struggling with other things that are going on around me in the world.”

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Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams is a renowned American singer-songwriter, born on January 26, 1953. Her musical style blends elements of country, blues, and rock, and she is known for her emotive voice and unique lyrics. more

“The people in the West are supposed to believe that Bahrain is a country whose people live a life of peace, but we suffer under a regime that does not want to hear our screaming. The people of more than 20 villages are participating in the protests. They are fed up with the fact that they cannot express their opinions freely.”

People Believe Country Suffering Opinion Protest Fed Up

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“We will not keep silent, even if the Formula One is taking place. We will protest for human rights and freedom.”

Silent Human Rights Protest

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“I am Shiite and proud of it. But the green bracelet I am wearing on my right arm, and which identifies me as a Shiite, does not symbolize that I believe I am superior. I am first and foremost a Bahraini.”

Believe I Believe Proud Bracelet

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“I am not proud of the King of Bahrain, in whose name people have been killed.”

People Proud

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“We don't want peace over freedom. We will choose freedom over peace. We will go on with our fight for self-determination and democracy. But if things continue the way they are, I expect the situation to become more violent.”

Fighting Situation Democracy Violent

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“The government is not doing anything to help the country to heal. The government is just making cosmetic changes.”

Country Helping Heal

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“I want self-determination. If that means having a constitutional monarchy as the first step, fine. But, in the end, people in Bahrain should have the right to vote and choose their president. A single family should not be allowed to rule on its own.”

People Mean President Vote Monarchy Right To Vote

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“A dialogue sounds like a great idea, but we don't think the government actually wants one. The royal family lied in 2011 when they said they were ready for dialogue. Now we have suffered even more and we will not give up our rights.”

Thinking Giving Giving Up Dialogue Not Giving Up Lied Great Idea Royal Family

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

“If someone is calling for democracy, he is calling for an end of a dictatorship and if this is the will of the people, this could also mean overthrowing the regime.”

People Mean Democracy Dictatorship

Author:Zainab al-Khawaja

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