Diversity of opinion and tolerance in academia were dealt a blow this week when former World Bank President James Wolfenshon, due to deliver the keynote speech at the American University of Beirut's (AUB) commencement ceremony, was forced to withdraw. Wolfenshon's decision came after a petition by the faculty and students, and a Lebanese smear campaign against him.
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Jun 16 2011
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Feb 24 2011
By Anonymous
Inspired by the protests in the region, young Lebanese are calling for a revolt against the country's confessional system. To this end, a campaign has been launched calling on people to take to the streets to change the current political system that apportions governmental positions according to religious affiliation and not merit.
