Resharing the article that caused Lara Bitar to be summoned. In solidarity with independent media amidst this dangerous trend of further shrinking civic space in Lebanon

"Ras G never changed the original needle on his Spacebase home studio turntable. According to his brother Bryan, he referred to the dust it accumulated as 'seasoning.'" ✏️Gino Sorcinelli articles.roland.com/remembering-ra…

All The Wall Street Journal reporting by Evan Gershkovich is now free to read. Please do. #IStandWithEvan #WeStandWithEvan #FreeEvanGershkovich #JournalismIsNotACrime wsj.com/news/author/ev…

"Regarded as the father of Iraqi photography, Latif al-Ani (1932-2021) was the great chronicler of his country’s transition to modernity." 📝Josh K Lustig ft.com/content/c19efc…

"I have this beautiful part of my culture that I carry around with me in my purse every day." Lebanese-British #journalist @zahrahankir talks about the subject of her latest book: eyeliner. Listen to our latest episode of Re:Orient. ameja.org/Podcast

RIP Blue Check. I am again one of the people.

On this World Press Freedom Day, we remember our colleagues killed in the line of duty and those who remain imprisoned around the world.

“The notes start crawling toward your soul, tickling every intricate part like a caterpillar on your forearm.” —Nicole Sweeney 🎤🎶 📝 @MarcusJMoore

The Arabic design archive website is LIVE! Check it out. arabicdesignarchive.com Official Launch date: 1st June. #arabicdesign , #arabicdesignarchive, #arabicdesignhistory, #arabgraphicdesign #arabdesignwriting Thank you: Pro Helvetia Cairo The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture - AFAC ACSS Barjeel Art Foundation

“A new era of bravery and playfulness among young musicians means that Iraq is ‘finally finding its voice on the ground’, Narcy argues, refashioning an Iraqi identity on their own terms: ‘It’s time for our brothers and sisters to shine.’” theguardian.com/music/2023/may…

"It’s a platform, as ELUCID notes, whose flagship artists are in their 40s and dealing with what it means to hold relevance with younger fans." Backwoodz Studioz pitchfork.com/features/artic…

"But these days, nearing 50 and closer than ever to self-actualization, it’s when the tears start flowing that Killer Mike knows he is really gathering momentum, saying what needs to be said." 📝Joe Coscarelli nytimes.com/2023/05/18/art…

“The Lee household[…]all but banished television but was awash in music, often with jam sessions that went late into the night, prompting noise complaints from neighbors but spawning jazz artists who found their sounds in the heart of Brooklyn.” nytimes.com/2023/05/24/art…

HAPPY TUESDAY! The photo editors at WSJ won the right to vote to join IAPE TNG/CWA 1096!! More to come but in the meantime check the IAPE website for the NLRB decision details! iape1096.org/iapework/2023/…

1/ NYC’s economy is recovering slower than in other cities, there’s fewer New Yorkers in New York since the pandemic, and yet rents continue to rise, even as prices across the country are stabilizing or even declining. What gives? 🧵

Wall Street Journal reporters deserve a fair contract! I support IAPE TNG/CWA 1096's proposal to adjust our salaries for inflation. News Corp $NWSA #IAPEStrong

WSJ has posted the notice of election at the office — we’re officially in *election zone*! Follow along as we vote to finally join IAPE TNG/CWA 1096, the union that represents so many of our colleagues! We can’t wait! ✊🏽

The NLRB started sending out ballots today — and we’re keeping a close eye on our mailboxes so we can vote to join @iape1096! WSJ Photo Editors, get your pens ready! #hotlaborsummer