Laila Lalami

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Laila Lalami is the author of Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America. She is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside.

Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi

A Moroccan single mother has earned the sad distinction of being the first Arab woman to commit political self-immolation.

Feb 27, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List Who’s Responsible for the Arab Uprisings? A Non-Exhaustive List

I don’t know about you, but I’m having a hard time keeping track of who is responsible for the Arab uprisings.

Feb 25, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update

Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?

Feb 22, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity

A new generation of Moroccans wants dignity—and that is only possible in a true democracy.

Feb 20, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Arab Uprisings: What the February 20 Protests Tell Us About Morocco Arab Uprisings: What the February 20 Protests Tell Us About Morocco

Morocco, long considered one of the most stable Arab countries, is not immune to the unrest sweeping the region.

Feb 17, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

The Attack on Lara Logan: War of the Words

The Attack on Lara Logan: War of the Words The Attack on Lara Logan: War of the Words

In the mounting rhetoric, what is getting lost is the fact that a reporter has been sexually assaulted.

Feb 16, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Winter of Discontent

Winter of Discontent Winter of Discontent

Egypt's future looks uncertain. What "is" certain is if Obama sides with a repressive regime, feared extremism will become reality.

Feb 3, 2011 / Editorial / Laila Lalami

Tunisia Rising

Tunisia Rising Tunisia Rising

The revolution is far from over.

Jan 20, 2011 / Editorial / Laila Lalami

Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito

Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito Kilito’s Way: On Abdelfattah Kilito

In "The Clash of Images" Abdelfattah Kilito creates a touching portrait of a young man coming of age in French-occupied Morocco.

Dec 9, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Laila Lalami

The Swiss Minaret Ban: What Are Voters Really Trying to Outlaw? The Swiss Minaret Ban: What Are Voters Really Trying to Outlaw?

The Swiss ban on minarets may seem insignificant, but it is hitched to bigger stories about mass immigration, economic depression and the rebirth of fascism in Europe.

Dec 7, 2009 / Editorial / Laila Lalami

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