Let’s Talk Technocracy
byBy now, especially after ex-Prime Minister Saad El Hariri’s resignation, we’ve heard the term ‘technocracy’ thrown around a lot. In the face of a…
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A History Lesson for the Revolutionaries
byBetween the many patriotic movements to have marked our history, the revolt of October 17 – ongoing today – is unprecedented in terms of…
Humor: The Fuel of the Lebanese Revolution
byA dozen days of the revolution have passed. Humor has been alive in every past second. It is more than just a coping mechanism,…
The Role of the Media in the Lebanese Revolution
byFrom the moment the Lebanese protests erupted on the evening of October 17, the media has been broadcasting it everywhere for all to see….
Stop talking about the Gender Pay Gap in Hollywood
byThe gender pay gap (or pay gap) is the difference in the average wages of men and women. The pay gap looks at the…
They/Them/Their
byMerriam-Webster defines “they” as “used to refer to a single person whose gender identity is nonbinary”. If an age-old dictionary can validate the use…
Toxic twitter and the repercussions of humor on mental health
by1564. Surely you’ve seen this number circulating on different social media sites . 1564 is the phone number pertaining to the first emotional support…
Dismantling the Bias: Why People Don’t Listen to K-Pop
byIf seeing the word “K-Pop” almost deterred you from reading this article, you’re part of the majority. K-pop, as the name entails, is a…
Is Intimacy At Risk?
byIt’s no longer a surprise to see so-called “scandalous” photos, videos, or recordings of women expressing or performing unconventional things spread across social media….
The “Barbaric Arab” Narrative Returns? The Implications of Canceling the Mashrou’ Leila Concert Within the East/West Dynamic
byAs of July 30ᵗʰ, the Byblos International Festival officially canceled the reputedly controversial Mashrou’ Leila concert that was set to take place on August…