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Article review

Latest comment: 9 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

It has been a while since this article has been reviewed, so I took a look and noticed lots of uncited statements, including lots of the "Views on Zionism" section. Should this article go to WP:GAR? Z1720 (talk) 01:20, 28 October 2025 (UTC)Reply

GA Reassessment

Latest comment: 8 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Edward Said

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Result: Three weeks with no work made to address concerns. Bgsu98 (Talk) 21:23, 29 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Lots of uncited statements, especially in the "Views on Zionism" section. Z1720 (talk) 15:27, 9 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

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Updated Post-humorous mural dedication

Latest comment: 8 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion

The author should include the fact that San Francisco State University dedicated a mural to Said in 2007. MiabellaPAD (talk) 06:25, 26 November 2025 (UTC)Reply

Always a big fan of Billl Clinton

Latest comment: 18 days ago1 comment1 person in discussion

Edward W Said, was always a big fan of President Bill Clinton who he always spoke fondly of. Its so rare that someone can see both sides of a story. ~2026-39727-17 (talk) 13:13, 13 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

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