“An Inherited Offense”—a Levantine story on the island of Leros
In this short story by Nektaria Anastasiadou, the male and female terebinth trees of a Levantine childhood help heal a fractured family.
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Tears of the Patriarch
An exclusive excerpt from Dina Wahba's book "Counter Revolutionary Egypt" describes how the lachrymose president manipulates the public.
“The Peacock” — a story by Sahar Mustafah
A Palestinian woman battles both the patriarchy and the occupation to free herself from the toxic jurisdiction men have claimed over her.
Temptations of the Imagination: how Jana Elhassan and Samar Yazbek transmogrify the world
Rana Asfour provides an intimate look at two new Arab novels in translation, from Lebanese and Syrian authors.
Why Mona Eltahawy Wants to Smash the Patriarchy
Egyptian author and feminist Mona Eltahawy publishes daily tweets calling out the patriarchy. Hiba Moustafa reviews her new book.