Us Folks

Why does hate spread government
What hate do the people give government
Who is government

Government is people that use toilet
Government is people that sweat when they sleep
And wake

Reg folk are government folk
Government folk are reg folk
How folk control other folk

Reg folk are government folk
Government folk are reg folk
How folk control other folk

Reg folk walking, breathing
Reg folk meet gov reg folk
Reg folk says howdy

Gov reg folk says howdy doo
I care about you
Please how shall I own you

Own me says reg folk
Oh yes please love me
please take care of me

But how shall I do says gov reg folk
sensual you prefer
crass does the zeitgeist like

I like it quite crass says reg folk
Quite grass crass indeed
Do as you like so I may do as I like

But you must not do all you like says gov reg folk
just do some you like
other do some I like

I do as I like says reg folk
I know what I like
The like I saw on the TV script

Thousands of Turks celebrate government victory in Taksim

Taksim Square, July 16, 2016. Joti Heir

Thousands sing Turkish President's name after botched coup

Rainbow honeymoon is over in Turkey

The choking stench of tear gas enveloped central Istanbul on June 26, 2016, as activists dodged rubber bullets while protesting a government decision to ban the annual Istanbul Pride parade.

Thousands of riot police were deployed into the city’s downtown, guarding all entrances

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Suicide Bombers Terrorize Istanbul

Most Istanbul resıdents stayed safely indoors Wednesday after the attack on the city's Ataturk International Airport. (Joti Heir/CBC)

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There was a nervous calm in the streets of Istanbul Wednesday morning after three suicide bombers launched one of the most lethal attacks in Turkey's recent history.

A cat ran across the empty platform at the normally bustling Sirkeci train station in the city centre. A single bagel seller sat outside looking vacantly at the empty streets. Istanbul was a different city, more sombre, more grey.

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The death of a passion craft

The death of a passion craft

March in Aleppo for IS

March in Aleppo for ISIS - courtesy of  Bahaa Al-Halabi, Haleb News 

The Islamic State (IS) is imprinting itself on the hearts and minds of some of the poorest Syrians through messages of hope. After more than two years of civil war IS is bringing renewed energy to rebel-held areas with promises of a bright new future, one in which basic systems of education and health will be restored. A population that has seen only death and destruction for several years can't be blamed for grabbing hold of hope and the possibility of a future in which some sense of normality is restored. Certainly, the international community has not been able to help, now IS is increasingly being looked at as the savior of the people who have been hardest hit by the war. This also means growing support for IS and its radical ways and another lost generation.

March in Aleppo for IS

March in Aleppo for ISIS - courtesy of  Bahaa Al-Halabi, Haleb News 

The Islamic State (IS) is imprinting itself on the hearts and minds of some of the poorest Syrians through messages of hope. After more than two years of civil war IS is bringing renewed energy to rebel-held areas with promises of a bright new future, one in which basic systems of education and health will be restored. A population that has seen only death and destruction for several years can't be blamed for grabbing hold of hope and the possibility of a future in which some sense of normality is restored. Certainly, the international community has not been able to help, now IS is increasingly being looked at as the savior of the people who have been hardest hit by the war. This also means growing support for IS and its radical ways and another lost generation.

Food program for Syrians to resume after UN social media fundraiser

In just over a week the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) has managed to raise close to $80 million to fund a recently-cancelled food program for Syrians.

On Dec. 1 the agency announced it would be cancelling its program due to a funding shortfall. The United Nations agency launched a fundraiser through social media with a goal of raising $64 million. The agency exceeded its goal after millions poured in from individuals, businesses and in large part from governments (interesting).

The program will feed millions of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country into neighboring regions. The majority of Syrian refugees have ended up in Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq while many are displaced internally.

The agency says it will provide $30 vouchers per person ASAP so families can make use of them right away.

Food program for Syrians to resume after UN social media fundraiser

In just over a week the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) has managed to raise close to $80 million to fund a recently-cancelled food program for Syrians.

On Dec. 1 the agency announced it would be cancelling its program due to a funding shortfall. The United Nations agency launched a fundraiser through social media with a goal of raising $64 million. The agency exceeded its goal after millions poured in from individuals, businesses and in large part from governments (interesting).

The program will feed millions of Syrians who have fled their war-torn country into neighboring regions. The majority of Syrian refugees have ended up in Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq while many are displaced internally.

The agency says it will provide $30 vouchers per person ASAP so families can immediately begin to access food.

Children in Syria by Joti Heir is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at http://navjotheir.blogspot.ca/2014/12/food-program-for-syrians-to-resume.html.

Children of the Syrian War

Children playing in the rubble of Old Aleppo.

Children of the Syrian War

Children playing in the rubble of Old Aleppo.

Is Turkey ready for its first openly gay mayor?

Is Turkey ready for its first openly gay mayor?

'Turkey needs to face the reality of LGBTI' says gay candidate Can Cavusoglu

Turkey could be the first Muslim majority country to have an openly gay mayor if Can Cavusoglu has his way. The 43-year-old author and entrepreneur has announced his mayoral pre-candidacy for the 2014 municipal election in the town of Bulancak, located on the Black Sea Coast.  

Is Turkey ready for its first openly gay mayor?

Is Turkey ready for its first openly gay mayor?

'Turkey needs to face the reality of LGBTI' says gay candidate Can Cavusoglu

Turkey could be the first Muslim majority country to have an openly gay mayor if Can Cavusoglu has his way. The 43-year-old author and entrepreneur has announced his mayoral pre-candidacy for the 2014 municipal election in the town of Bulancak, located on the Black Sea Coast.  

Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul’s queer community has once again taken to the streets following clashes between Turkish police and protesters that broke out Sept 10 following the death of a 22-year-old who was allegedly killed after being hit by a police tear gas canister.

Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul’s queer community has once again taken to the streets following clashes between Turkish police and protesters that broke out Sept 10 following the death of a 22-year-old who was allegedly killed after being hit by a police tear gas canister.

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Wrapping Turkey in Rainbow Flags

Wrapping Turkey in Rainbow Flags 

Joti Heir Reports from Istanbul

Turkish LGBT activists recently removed their collective invisibility cloak to prevent the death of Istanbul’s Gezi Park — and with that move the country’s queer community has gained a notoriety that moved it from the fringes of society to centre stage.

On May 31, Turkish police entered Gezi to flush out a small group of peaceful protesters demonstrating against the uprooting of trees in the park. Tear gas and water-cannon deployment led to injuries and outrage, the Gezi Park movement was born, and the rainbow flag had a coming-out of sorts.http://dailyxtra.com/world/news/wrapping-turkey-in-rainbow-flags