Like a classic noir narrative in which morality blurs and truth is slippery, the world today feels increasingly absurd and nihilistic.
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A writer questions whether physical ailments stem from a cultural silencing, in this case of Turkish identity.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Amy Omar
In the wake of genocide, a Palestinian American loses her words — until she finds her way in another tongue.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Sarah Aziza
A writer traces the circuitous journey of a mother tongue, English and not Arabic.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Mai Al-Nakib
Two poems explore the contradictions within language and how they influence and reshape our perception of the world.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Hajer Requiq
A poet of Pakistani heritage raised around Arabic and English longs for deeper expression of her mother's tongue.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Namal Siddiqui
A collective poem offers counter-narratives to dismantle the disaster narrative mapped onto Afghan lives.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Sheeshaka
A Palestinian writer dissects the exquisite loneliness of losing one's mother tongue.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Majd Aburrub
A simple debate over a spoon opens a space in which a group of Syrian migrants reclaim an identity on the brink of erasure.
06 MARCH, 2026 • By Zeinab Ghassan Khaddour
Acclaimed chef Anissa Helou reflects on the delights of eating tongue, and shares a few of her recipes for the ideal ways to enjoy it.
05 MARCH, 2026 • By Anissa Helou
A curated collection of books that explore how our language shapes who we are and how we connect with the world.
05 MARCH, 2026 • By Rana Asfour
In "This Arab Life," Amal Ghandour looks at the absurdity of Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza.
30 JANUARY, 2026 • By Amal Ghandour
This podcast discusses the Omar El Akkad’s critique of Western liberalism and the possibilities for a different future.
30 JANUARY, 2026 • By TMR
