Category: Politics
Students at the Lebanese University haven’t had courses in three weeks
Professors at the Lebanese University are on strike, demanding their rights from the government but putting the futures of students at risk. Students react:
Eviction, Discrimination, and Legality: How Lebanon and its Municipalities Are Dealing With Syrian Refugees
At least 3,664 Syrian nationals were evicted by 13 municipalities around Lebanon between 2016 and 2018. Another 42,000 remain at risk of being homeless. But some municipalities have fared better.
Access to Information: The Rights & Responsibilities of Being an Informed Lebanese Citizen
The Lebanese Parliament denied a request to access declassified information in February 2018. In other.
Does Lebanon really have a press freedom problem, or is it just getting bad press?
Lebanon fairs better than most in the region when it comes to freedom of the press, but that doesn’t say much when your counterparts include Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.
People’s Budget: How To Reduce Wasteful Spending in the Government Budget Plan
Radical measures are needed to stop unnecessary spending in Lebanon’s public administrations.
Civil War photographer tells the stories your history books don’t acknowledge
History blackout: A quick look around George Azar’s office unravels years of untold humanist stories from the war and a history living through the lens of the photographer.
Private education in Lebanon, for those who can afford it
There’s no in-between: Private education tuition fees continue to increase, while Lebanon’s only public university remains neglected by the government.
Political parties shame rape victims but still preach women empowerment in Lebanon
A recent post from the Free Patriotic Movement shamed women for being victims of rape, reflecting a wider issue of female empowerment in political parties.
Suzan is gone, but the bureau’s violations persist
The violations against the freedom of expression aren’t coincidental. They warn of a political decision to contain any critical voice—even if its platform is social media—using intimidation tactics.
Buying electricity from Turkish ships would quickly solve Lebanon’s crisis
Purchasing electricity from Turkish ships would solve Lebanon’s crisis by quickly generating more energy, saving billions of dollars, and leading to significant economic growth.