Ever heard of the Kennedys? The New England family, with a sweeping hand over state and national politics, the Brahmin social scene, and Boston banking industry, certainly made a name for themselves as one of the most prominent political families in United States history. From their presence at both Princeton University and Harvard College, within Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Securities and Exchange Commission, to Jack being the 35th President of the United States, younger generations of Kennedys are practically guaranteed power and influence at birth.
Read MoreAfter staggering economic decline, increasing political instability, a massive blast at the port of Beirut that claimed over 200 Lebanese lives, and the displacement of nearly 300,000 others, the Lebanese state seems to be on the verge of total collapse. While the political elite and powerful political parties fight to maintain their grip on power as well as the status quo, ongoing protests and continued youth mobilization work to fight against the country’s dire situation.
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