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Revolutionary Discourse In the Arab Spring: Our Tools In the Deconstruction of Corruption

February 23, 2024April 8, 2024 Katerina Ntregkas

Delving into the heart of the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, this article unveils the transformative power that discourse holds, encapsulating the profound demands for ‘bread, freedom, and justice,’ and their enduring resonance in the aftermath of a revolution.

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The Art of Resilience: One Year post-Thawra in Lebanon

October 26, 2020November 10, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

Last year I published my first article about the Lebanese protests in October 2019. It seemed like Lebanon was on the brink of something marvelous, on the road to overthrowing a government system that had caused them more woes than wins. [...] Unfortunately, the situation got bleaker before it got better.

The Unity of Lebanon’s October Revolution: Art, Protest, and Social Media

November 19, 2019November 8, 2021 Adriana Gabriela Franco

The artistic element of the protest is particularly fascinating, as photographers, sketch artists, and graphic designers alike have created a massive collection of works related to the protest. Mostly shared via social media, the aesthetics of this art are moving and powerful, and are a reflection of the demands and grievances of protesters, as well as a vision of a new Lebanon that those who take to the street wish to see.