When a state fears protests, not militias
The passing away of Zahle MP Elias Skaff last week after a “long (unspecified) illness” has opened an…
Who has been attacking protestors in Beirut?
“Listen you f**ks,” the man wearing military style pants and boots yelled at dozens of young male and…
How activists reclaimed Beirut’s coast and why it matters
As I have written previously, a new boldness appears to be gaining strength among Lebanese activists in the…
A new era of boldness?
These last few weeks have seen a lot of unprecedented moments in Lebanon. We saw huge protests in…
Exhibit proposing coastal alternatives draws crowds
Government officials like to complain that activists love making noise but never propose actual solutions. This is especially…
Inside the forbidden Horsh
Last year, we were allowed inside Beirut’s only major park for just one day. This year, (tomorrow May 16)…
Job’s Wednesday: A Ras Beirut tradition
This week, Beirut residents celebrated Job’s Wednesday (Orba’at Ayoub) at Ramlet El Baida, a tradition that stretches back…
Last week to enter Dalieh ideas competition
If you haven’t seen it, watch this old Egyptian movie clip about the future of Dalieh. Activists have…
Ministry announces decree to protect Dalieh coast
The ministry of environment has drafted a decree to name the rocky coast of Dalieh as a national…
Celebrate Nowruz, reclaim the coast
As is custom, the Persian holiday of Nowruz will be celebrated tomorrow on the rocky coast of Dalieh…