Hamra aftermath and correction
There were conflicting reports last night about tire burning in Hamra, which I tweeted. Though tire burning is…
Branding a revolution
It’s been barely 24 hours since the assassination of the Lebanese intelligence chief Wissam Hassan, and the political…
Empty seats in Hamra
Just back from Hamra street and it seems most people are staying home tonight. Usually the street…
The failures of CSI Beirut
We may never know who was behind today’s Ashrafieh bombing. That’s because investigations in Lebanon are almost never…
You don’t have to earn a star in Lebanon…
You can just buy one! Even a now defunct (alleged money-laundering) bank still has its star: Clearly modeled…
Where is ole Dixie?
Edde Sands is one of many resorts that has violated anti-racism laws . Fancy Lebanese hotels and beach…
Which dictator will you be this Halloween?
Storefront. #Hamra
Blaming the media
Here is a copy of my “Media Uncovered” column for the September issue of Bold Magazine. I’m late…
First world corruption
Photo: Both Sides of Table In Lebanon, we often write off everyday corruption as a local phenomenon i.e.…
Orientalist dream come true
#Hamra, Beirut Everyone gets questions about Beirut, but I’ll never forget what a guy once asked me when…