Mohamed Makhzangi Despairs at Man’s Cruelty to Animals
Saliha Haddad reviews the new translation of a major collection of short stories by the Egyptian author.
Broken Glass, a short story
When the society surrounding them begins to break down, a Beiruti family’s troubles echo the macrocosm.
Moroccans Triumph at World Cup While Press Freedom Suffers
Samia Errazzouki recounts personal experience as a Moroccan American journalist working in Morocco.
Beautiful Freedom For Sale, a short story
A Greek fisherman has to turn the corner on his lifelong passion, freeing himself from his past.
Everyone has a Stake in Morocco’s Football Team
The Moroccan team’s World Cup wins have galvanized their Arab and African fans and inspired millions around the world.
The Greek Panopticon, Where Politicians Spy on Democracy
Senior correspondent Iason Athanasiadis attends a protest and critiques Greek government corruption.
Don’t Be a Stooge for the Regime—Iranians Reject State-Controlled Media!
Malu Halasa reports on the myriad ways Iranians circumvent Iran’s heavy-handed media to get their news.
Siri Hustvedt & Ahdaf Souief Write Letters to Imprisoned Writer Narges Mohammadi
Author and human rights activist Narges Mohammadi must be released by Iranian authorities immediately.
The Swimmers and the Mardini Sisters: a True Liberation Tale
Syrian British novelist Rana Haddad reviews the new feature film from Sally El Hoseini on Netflix.
Sexploitation or Cinematic Art? The Case of Abdellatif Kechiche
Film critic and historian Viola Shafik pillories cinematographic voyeurism.
Revolutionary Hit Parade: 12+1 Protest Songs from Iran
Malu Halasa and Beehype on the latest hit parade of protest songs for Iranian freedom.
Gultrah Sound System: Tunisia’s Sound of Freedom
Melissa Chemam explores the Tunisian neo-rap and reggae group from Tunisia that sings for social and political freedom.