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Let’s Talk Politics is an independent discussion group launched in May 2019 whose mission is exploring political, economic and social topics occurring in our country. We believe that political education will enhance inclusion and activism on a local scale in Lebanon. Furthermore, we are organizing monthly debates in Tripoli where everyone is welcomed to attend!
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Our past discussions
Discussion with Mrs. Zuleikha Tahar about the system of patriarchy in the arab world
Discussion with Mrs. Nayla Geagea about early parliamentary elections and looted public money
Lawyer, researcher, activist and member of the reputable Beirut Madinati movement, Ms. Nayla Geagea discussed various matters in a very clear and visual way, bringing her own explanatory slides. At the time, Lebanese citizens were eager to learn about early parliamentary elections, a option widely debated about in light of the October Revolution. Initially, there was a long detailing of the procedure that should have occurred: beginning with a transitional...
Discussion with Mr. Nawaf Kabbara about recent developments on the lebanese political scene
Discussion with Mr. Maurice Matta about the economic situation and the reality of the lebanese currency
Mr. Maurice Matta, an economical expert, was the speaker of a very productive talk that hosted a full house of interested minds. Although some had misconceptions, thinking that the revolution lead to the economic crisis, Mr. Matta explained that this crisis was going to happen sooner or later regardless of the uprising. It is the crisis that led to the revolution, not vice versa. As for the banking sector and the fixation of the peg currency, Mr. Matta explained...
Open discussion about efficient methods used by the people to pressure the government
Discussion with Mrs. Dima Sadek about the role of the 4th power : The Media
News is that part of communication that keeps us informed of the changing events in the world outside. Though it may be interesting or even entertaining, the foremost value of news is as a utility to empower the informed. The purpose of journalism is thus to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies and their governments. Dima Sadek, a Lebanese...
Discussion with Mr. Paul Achkar about the electoral law and Tripoli sub-elections
Discussion with Mr. Adib Tohme about the economic situation : public debt, the budget, Cedre, etc...
Mr. Adib Tohme, a writer, lawyer and economist was the speaker of the anticipated second discussion. At the time, the media was emphasizing on a massive decline in our economy and the country's growing debt and inaction towards finding resolutions, so people were interested to discover the depth of the crisis we were in. First of all, the economic situation in the country was talked about in a general view, highlighting the fact that the road the government's actions...
