It all started with one simple question the taxi driver picking me up from Beirut airport asked me. “That’s a nice keffiyeh you’re wearing; do […]
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Is it clean? Is it not clean? Debate on Lebanon’s sea continues
In recent weeks, two seemingly contradictory studies were presented to the public concerning the state of Lebanon’s beaches: One, by LARI, warning that the country […]
‘I am a story’: memorable quotes from Emily Nasrallah
Lebanon has lost one of its greatest literary minds this morning: writer, journalist and women’s rights activist, Emily Nasrallah. For those who are unfamiliar, Nasrallah, […]
Intersectionality and inclusiveness rule IWD Lebanon march
The world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, with massive rallies like those in Turkey and Spain making major headlines. Lebanon, too, celebrated IWD, […]
Is there life after trash?
It only took a few minutes for my “it’s good to be back” bubble to burst, 20 minutes into the taxi drive back home to […]
Look us in the eye and tell us ‘it’s normal’
A candlelight vigil will be held for four victims of femicide (3 women and 1 child) who lost their lives this week to senseless violence. […]
Of sharks and men: Lebanon’s environment falls prey to predatory politics, people
This week, the world marked the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, an annual event that aims […]
Palestinian band Le Trio Joubran to collaborate with Roger Waters
This article was published at StepFeed on October 16, 2017. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ3cj8Mh6Oy/?taken-by=karimghattas1 Last week, the acclaimed Palestinian musical group Le Trio Joubran performed in front of a fascinated crowd of […]
We talked to Roger Waters about BDS, Trump, Israel, Lebanon and Palestine
This article was published at StepFeed on October 4, 2017. 50 years ago Israel invaded the West Bank and Gaza, and a young English musician […]
522’s abolishment is a win, but the devil is in the details
The last I addressed Article 522 on Newsroom Nomad was back in December 2016, when local media mistakingly reported that said article of the penal […]