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جنوبية
Uneven Speech in Lebanon
The article examines what it means when some critics in Lebanon are described as having a “high ceiling,” arguing that the standard is not how forcefully they speak, but whether their criticism is independent and precise, and free from selectivity or subservience to political calculations. It points to the unequal costs of speaking out: some journalists and Lebanese people may face professional, security-related, or political repercussions for criticizing powerful actors, leading them to self-censor. It warns that silence on certain issues or about certain parties could become an unspoken condition for acceptance, constraining the public sphere even without continuous official censorship.
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