Lebanon: A Tragic Masterpiece

The romanticization of cities and nations in song, poetry, and literature has always fascinated me as I try to remain pragmatic and hopeful about the increasingly chaotic world we live in. I had always imagined that our grasp of beauty and exceptionalism was tied to our memories, experiences, and personal connection to a certain place. But if that is so, why do Americans in the Midwest yearn for visiting the romance of Paris? Why do young men in Lahore dream of experiencing the hustle and bustle of New York City?

Featured, GlobeNour TahaAugust 9, 2022Lebanon, Beirut, War, Peace Over Violence, bread, economy, salameh, Pandora Papers, election, Nour TahaComment

What is Denim Day and Why Does It Matter?

Content Warning: Sexual Assault

In 1992, in Rome, an 18-year-old girl was taking a driving lesson when her 45-year-old male driving instructor sexually assaulted her. She reported the assault to the police, and the rapist was arrested, prosecuted, convicted of rape, and sentenced to 34 months in jail. Seven years later, the rapist appealed his sentence, claiming that the two had consensual sex.

Featured, GlobeElizabeth ChoApril 25, 2022Denim Day, sexual assault, sexual violence, jeans alibi, Peace Over Violence, rape cultureComment