The Lebanese political topography is changing. Independents, long marginalized, are being provided with a meaningful organization to support. The first instance of this phenomenon, Beirut […]
Democracy
No women, No vote: Lebanese women, your body is a battleground
It is no secret that in the Lebanese legal system, the interests of women are not being represented. Whenever an issue involving women is approached, […]
Hold your Visas! The U.S. and Lebanon have more in common than previously thought
Delay your visa application! The United States, also known as “the land of freedoms and opportunities,” is growing to resemble Lebanon with every passing day. […]
Arsal turns new page; Elects female environmental activist to council
The northeastern border town of Arsal, long portrayed in the news as the hub of Syrian rebel fighters and the death pit of Lebanese Army […]
10 major municipal election violations as documented by activists in Beirut, East Lebanon
Shortly after polls closed for Beirut and east Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections, the [preliminary] results came in with the Byerte list winning Beirut, and […]
Special needs persons gravely marginalized in Lebanon municipal elections
I am an able bodied person. Perhaps I don’t appreciate this fact as much as I should. I don’t pause to consider how lucky I […]
Beirut Madinati: Between collective depression, cautious hope, and criticism
There’s no doubt that Beirut Madinati is facing an uphill battle in the upcoming municipality elections set for May 8. There’s also no doubt that […]