Category Archives: Turkish Controversies

Pointing the way to Mecca: Karagöz questions how to share space on Turkish Airlines

Posted on August 24, 2012 by lizcameron

Before it registered that I was waking up in the airplane, mid-flight from Istanbul to New York, I could hear Karagöz swinging back and forth.  It was even more than an instant before I remembered that I was returning home … Continue reading →

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Esma and M. mourn the Sivas Alevi massacre case verdict

Posted on March 14, 2012 by lizcameron

“Have you heard the news?” M. asked quietly over the crackly phone line as I dashed out to the porch in search of better reception. “Have you read the Turkish papers yet today?” he asked, with intent. “There was a … Continue reading →

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The Karagöz puppets celebrate International Women’s Day and honor Pınar Selek

Posted on March 8, 2012 by lizcameron

My dreams swirl in lilac, mauve and lavender before I start to hear the whispering.  These are, of course, the colors of the women’s movement. As usual, it is early morning and I am still asleep – or just barely … Continue reading →

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