Dialogue is Key to Solving Lebanon’s Problems

During the last couple of weeks, I've engaged more than ever with all sorts of people from different political and religious backgrounds in Lebanon. Most of the topics I usually share on the blog are fun or socio-economical and I've always try to stay away from politics, but one cannot ignore a revolution taking place in his country. If anything, the best thing to do is embrace it, support it and more importantly try to…

Day13 Updates: PM Hariri Resigns, Thugs Attack Riad el Solh Square

After nearly two weeks of protests, PM Hariri has finally announced his resignation today. A couple of hours before his speech, thugs attacked peaceful protesters in Riad el Solh and Martyrs Square injuring elderly and women and setting tents on fire. Neither the cops nor the army did much to stop them this time, but the whole world saw their true face. The square was cleaned up quickly, tents rebuilt in no time and more…

Don’t Ask Why Roads are Blocked, Ask Why The Government Hasn’t Resigned Yet

Tomorrow will mark two weeks since the revolution has started and the government hasn't resigned yet. We're still not sure if they're even considering forming a new cabinet or they're simply stalling till the protesters get bored, but time is against everyone at this point, and Salameh's appeal to find a quick solution sums up how critical the situation is. Why isn't the government resigning? Who's blocking the formation of a new government? Are they…

Five Ways to Fact-Check News Before Sharing Them on Social Media

Ever since the revolution started, more and more fake news and videos are circulating around. Fake news are a serious problem across the world as they get a lot of attention and can have dire consequences. Even people with a minimal sense of media literacy can fall for such news, which is why I thought I list the below methods that can help fact-check before sharing all over social media: 1- Check the author &…
Critiques

Lifting Bank Secrecy is Good but not Good Enough

6 years ago
Several MPs are planning to head down to the parliament to submit letters lifting the bank secrecy off their accounts and accounts of their families here and abroad. I think we should welcome this step, ...
Art

The Artsy Side of the 2019 Lebanese Revolution

6 years ago
The talented artists of this revolution are making it even more beautiful inside out. I compiled some of the graffiti works that I received in the past week or more and shared them below. I ...
Critiques

The Government Must Resign, Everything Else is a Diversion

6 years ago
Tomorrow will mark the tenth day since the protests have begun and there are still no signs of the government resigning. Rumors spread late yesterday but they were denied. In the mean time, thugs are ...
Fun

Coldplay Unveils Two New Tracks: “Arabesque” & “Orphans”

6 years ago
Coldplay are releasing a double album on November 22nd and they’re already sharing two tracks from the projects, “Orphans” and “Arabesque”. The album’s cover image is based around a 1919 photo of Jonny Buckland’s great-grandfather’s ...
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