I loved your post. I think that in Jordan (and in countries with semi or total authoritarian regimes), we tend to believe that freedom of speech is a birthright, in an attempt to replicate the Western discourse. However, we tend to forget that democ…
You bring up some very valid points about freedom of speech, Nadine, one of which is do your research before you write or say anything. It's very easy to jump on the bandwagon about issues we know little about.
Fact: No one can take your freedom of thought and expression away from
you. If you feel stifled and silenced, you're doing it to yourself.
My
theory is that if individuals, and specific to this blog, Jordanians,
shed themselves of the fear that shr…
A new economic report on Jordan was issued this week by Bank Audi s.a.l-Audi Saradar Group. The report, entitled “Fiscal consolidation requirements: The key challenges for the Kingdom’s economy”, addresses the most important economic developments in…
I've been working through Hamzet Wasel on a bringing people from all over the city together to exchange skills and information, turning Amman into one big "UniverCity". Hamzet Wasel is about growing the community of engaged and interrelated Amman ci…
yesterday
Carrington Malin Spot On's Alexander McNabb will be moderating the Social Media Session at the Emirates Literary Festival on Friday http://twurl.nl/6lrcgj
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