The True Image of the Protests That The World Should See

It's been almost a week now since the protests started, and those in power are still trying to disperse the crowds and make them look bad in the media. Some are infiltrating the protesters, others are sending their reporters and journalists to provoke people and put it on TV and some politicians are labeling us as thugs. They have failed miserably so far but it is important to stay focused on the bigger image and…

Personal Insults, Jokes & Freedom of Speech

I think everyone knows by now what these protests' most popular chant was and it clearly upset a lot of people. Personally, I laughed the first five or ten times maybe but then it became repetitive and boring. However, I am glad in a way that the issue has stirred a new debate on personal insults and freedom of speech and I believe one of the many demands of this revolution should be to promote…
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#LebanonProtests: Few Thoughts on Day 5

6 years ago
Day 5 came to an end and so did the 72 hours ultimatum that PM Hariri had given. Here are few thoughts on what happened today and what’s to come: 1- Government lost its last ...
Critiques

Lebanon Protests: Don’t be Afraid Of What Comes Next

6 years ago
Few hours separate us from the deadline PM Saad Hariri has set for himself and his allies ever since the protests started. Whether he was hoping that protests will die out like they always do, ...
Critiques

Lebanon Protests: Security Forces Using Excessive Force

6 years ago
HRW issued a press release following recent clashes between security forces and protestors stating that Lebanese security forces have “beaten and arrested people, causing far more havoc than the protesters,” according to Sarah Leah Whitson, ...
Critiques

The Government MUST Resign

6 years ago
The government has no other option but to resign at this point. They have to resign for failing to address the budget deficit, the economic crisis, the bread and dollar crisis, the traffic, the internet, ...
Critiques

Government Planning to Tax Whatsapp Calls Over Mobile Data & Wifi

6 years ago
Remember when the Telecom Minister claimed he’s not planning on taxing Whatsapp? Well he was lying as the government agreed today to enforce a 20 cent/day fee on every WhatsApp or any other VOIP user. ...
Critiques

#LebanonisBurning: Authorities are to Blame (ONLY) For the Fires

6 years ago
Over 120 fires were reported by the Civil Defence officials in the past 24 hours, and Lebanon’s Red Cross has stated over 100 people were hospitalized so far. The sudden rise in temperature and strong ...
Critiques

We Need More Apple Picking Venues in Lebanon

6 years ago
Every year since the Syrian crisis began, Lebanese apple farmers are in crisis. They’re unable sell their apple and exporting them is too costly. Every year, farmers have no choice but to leave their apples ...
Critiques

A Saudi-like Shisha-Tax Could Work in Lebanon

6 years ago
Saudi Arabia implemented last week a highly controversial Shisha tax that is angering a lot of people online. To sum it up, you get taxed 100% on your bill at any Shisha cafe or restaurant ...
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