Author: Laudy Issa
When will Lebanese television comedians learn to respect women?
Al Jadeed’s Wissam Saad is the latest Lebanese media personality to make rape the punchline of a joke.
100 years of refugees, war, and a looming climate change displacement crisis
While the history of refugees in the MENA is one of war and conflicts, the future of displacement is rooted in climate change.
FPM continues judicial crackdown against journalists and activists
Instead of taking on political corruption cases, the Lebanese judiciary has systematically targeted journalists and activists to silence them since the start of the anti-government October 17 Revolution.
IMF aid to Lebanon unlikely to come in anytime soon, says source
Getting an IMF loan is complicated. Lebanese officials need other solutions for the upcoming $1.2 billion due, said a source close to the IMF.
Daily Star ceases print publication after “drop to virtually no advertising revenue”
TDS is the latest example of Lebanon’s changing media landscape.
Why do our streets flood? Because Lebanese politicians benefit from our broken system.
Today, infrastructure in Lebanon continues to be a site for political struggle and economic gain.
For Free: Where you can get help and help others in Lebanon during these difficult times
Through independent initiatives, Lebanese citizens have taken it upon themselves to provide the basic needs.
Lebanon Protests: Leaderless and decentralized, but superbly well-organized
“Even if it rains fire, we’re staying until we get what we want.”
Hariri to Protesters: Lebanese Cabinet agreed on reforms and 2020 state budget
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced that the Lebanese Cabinet has agreed to all points.