In a country that’s undergone significant conflict and a multifaceted civil war (1975-1990), Lebanese people have an annual rallying point to promote peace. Last weekend, thousands gathered for it, running in the 16th Beirut Marathon.
Beirut Marathon story for the New Internationalist
Posted: November 16, 2018 in articlesTags: beirut, journalism, lebanon, running
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THE NEW URBAN CRISIS: A MANIFESTO FOR THE STATUS QUO
Posted: October 10, 2018 in articles, housing, local governmentIf you want to understand the liberal narrative and response to the crisis, this is a readable and clear start. The limitation is that inequality, exclusion, and poverty are seen as growing problems to be solved through reform, rather than leading to the rejection of the economic model.
Culture of fear: NHS migrant charges risking health of pregnant women
Posted: October 10, 2018 in UncategorizedNatasha entered the UK on a student visa after fleeing from sexual and physical abuse in the Caribbean. Despite living in the country for 19 years, her immigration status remains unsettled. Because of this, she is not entitled to free NHS care, so when she suffered a miscarriage in the 19th week of her pregnancy she ended up with a bill of £3,500. She was supposed to attend follow-up medical appointments but was too afraid of occurring further charges to do so.
