What the AYF Means to Me
In the past three years, my life has been substantially influenced through my membership in the AYF. Prior to joining the AYF, my involvement in the Armenian community was very limited, and basically consisted of attending the annual April 24th protest on Wilshire Blvd and reading about other annual events.
Fighting a Cold War, On Being a Soldier During Peacetime
Most of us will not give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The reasons we give to not join the armed forces will vary in validity, but a time will always come when some of us are forced into physical conflict for the sake of others. During those sad and unfortunate times when might makes right, pens become less valuable and history is written in blood. Yet, the times after war and tragedy are precisely when great philosophies are forged, during the aftermath and digestion of what has occurred.
Women’s Struggle in the Artsakh War
In all societies, the discrimination women experience during and after armed conflict stems from a traditional understanding of gender roles. The Armenian society, deeply entrenched in patriarchy, is no different. The perception of women as nurses, wives and mothers is the norm, whereas men are cast as aggressors and soldiers. Although women in the struggle for Artsakh’s liberation originally entered the war effort as nurses, it wasn’t long before many of them grew impatient of their limited roles and began to take up arms.
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AYF Attends IUSY World Congress 2012
The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) recently participated in the three-day World Congress of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) in Asunción, Paraguay. IUSY is the biggest political youth organization in the world, representing about 150 member organizations from more than 100 countries....
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Interviews
That Which is Worth Fighting For: An Interview with Roger Kupelian
An interview with Roger Kupelian about his studio, Fugitive Studios, Background information about his life, as well as his current and future projects....
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Featured
What the AYF Means to Me
In the past three years, my life has been substantially influenced through my membership in the AYF. Prior to joining the AYF, my involvement in...
Fighting a Cold War, On Being a Soldier During Peacetime
Most of us will not give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The reasons we give to not join the armed forces will vary in...
Women’s Struggle in the Artsakh War
In all societies, the discrimination women experience during and after armed conflict stems from a traditional understanding of gender roles. The Armenian society, deeply entrenched...
With Our Soldiers
The Armenian Youth Federation has proclaimed 2012 as the Year of the Armenian Freedom Fighter. The AYF Western Region Chairperson, David Arakelyan, explains the reasons...
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Arts & Culture
Levon Shant & Nietzche
Liquor and Christianity are similar to the effect that they both have the ability to alter one’s state of mind and dull one’s senses. Where alcohol is able to intoxicate physically, as a result of...
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Book Review
‘Yes We Have’: Stories of Armenian-American Discoveries
Stepan Partamian’s “Yes We Have” is not a single story but a compilation of various stories about the incredible Armenians who changed American history through...
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Editorial
EDITORIAL: With Our Soldiers
Throughout our history, the life of the Armenian soldier has been one of difficulty and resilience. From Avarayr to Sardarabad to Shushi, our heroes have fought and defended our very existence. They have fought with the ideal that no Armenian should be oppressed and no Armenian land should be occupied. ...
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