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#PROFILESOFDISSENT is a series that centers on amplifying stories of courage that are both ordinary and remarkable in India, and their personal and political histories, as a way to reclaim our public spaces
Here is a thread with what we have published so far:

“Above all, there should be dignity and respect in the affairs related to the birth or death of human beings” – a profile of Varavara Rao #ProfilesOfDissent #VaravaraRao
thepolisproject.com/profiles-of-di…

We need groups organised to fight, they’re the ones who can make a dent” – a profile of Sudha Bharadwaj thepolisproject.com/we-need-groups…
#SudhaBharadwaj #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

The laws of sedition still occupy the dark statute books. / Draconian laws run amok lawlessly. / Free speech is as elusive as ever, social justice a mirage. – A profile of GN Saibaba thepolisproject.com/the-laws-of-se… #GNSaibaba #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

“We are witness to systematic abuse by authorities wielding arbitrary powers” – A profile of Gautam Navlakha thepolisproject.com/we-are-witness… #GautamNavlakha #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

Contesting the draconian laws that turn dissent into a menace – A profile of Dr Anand Teltumbde thepolisproject.com/contesting-the… #AnandTeltumbde #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

“Muslims are attacked for their Muslim identity and it is only fair that they assert their identity and then protest” – A Profile of Sharjeel Usmani compiled by Iqbal Salahkar thepolisproject.com/muslims-are-at… #SharjeelUsmani
#ProfilesOfDissent

Resistance and democracy: women’s trajectories towards social equality and liberation – A profile of Shoma Sen thepolisproject.com/resistance-and… #ShomaSen #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

Arrested for defending Dalits and Adivasis as part of the ongoing attack on the Ambedkarite movement – A profile of Surendra Gadling thepolisproject.com/arrested-for-d… #SurendraGadling #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

Mobilizing against Islamophobia and defending students’ rights is a way to protect Indian democracy: A profile of Asif Iqbal Tanha compiled by Fayiza CA thepolisproject.com/mobilizing-aga… #AsifIqbalTanha #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

When contesting repressive laws makes you a dangerous citizen: a profile of Rona Wilson thepolisproject.com/when-contestin… #RonaWilson #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

An activist poet challenges official narratives, advocates Dalits’ rights and fights to hold the State accountable: a profile of Sudhir Dhawale #SudhirDhawale #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent
thepolisproject.com/an-activist-po…

The commitment to fight Islamophobia and promote equal citizenship: A portrait of Sharjeel Imam compiled by
@TazeenJunaid_
thepolisproject.com/the-commitment… #SharjeelImam #FreePoliticalPrisoners #ProfilesOfDissent

Political cartoons and activism to question the skewed relations between power and justice: A profile of Arun Ferreira thepolisproject.com/political-cart… #FreePoliticalPrisoners

“Is it my fault that I say India is mine as much as it is yours?” – A profile of Umar Khalid thepolisproject.com/is-it-my-fault… #UmarKhalid #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #FreeUmarKhalid

The battle to protect Adivasis’ right to the land: A profile of Father Stan Swamy
thepolisproject.com/the-battle-to-… #StanSwamy #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners

If teaching Marx and Ambedkar is a criminal activity: A profile of K. Satyanarayana
thepolisproject.com/if-teaching-ma… #ProfilesOfDissent

The youngest accused in the Bhima Koregaon violence case: A profile of Mahesh Raut
thepolisproject.com/the-youngest-a…
#FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #MaheshRaut

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