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The Mythical Connection: Hercules and Atlas in Tangier’s Cave

For millennia, people all throughout the world have been attracted to the mythology of Hercules and Atlas. These two renowned characters from Greek mythology are more than simply characters from old stories; they also elicit a real-world link. One location which vividly connects these mythological characters is Tangier, Morocco's Hercules Cave.…

We All Bleed Red….

The recent pictures of Palestinians children and infants buried under the rubble and smeared in blood –-some censured by the empathetic Facebook algorithm as too disturbing—had me thinking: has humanity hit rock bottom and become completely blinded by the narrative of the strongest, the one in control of all resources including the media? Have we…

Cheap and Addictive Drug Boufa: Morocco’s New Deadly Menace

“Poor people’s drug,” “poor people’s coke,” or “crack” are widespread terms that infiltrated the Moroccan market just a few years ago. After Cannabis resin, coke, and ecstasy, this new substance--which goes by the name “Pouffa” or “Boufa”--has become wildly popular and is wreaking havoc on unsuspecting users, as it added another layer of complexity…

Widespread Teacher Strikes Disrupt Moroccan Educational System

Morocco is currently experiencing a significant upheaval in its education system, as teachers have launched a national strike in response to the adoption of a controversial new fundamental law. The strike, organized by the National Coordination of Education Sector--which consists of over twelve unions and educational organizations--is set to last…

Matriarchal Power in Morocco: Some Amazigh Women as Example

Many people confuse the word “matriarchal” with “multilinal” which means inheriting or determining descent through the female line. In actuality, matriarchy is a social system in which females hold sway over men through political leadership, moral authority and social privilege. The concept can also be defined as a sort of a social contract in…

Surveying Political Dynamics in Arab World

Governing systems in the Arab world--that is, with geographical reference to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) primarily--have certainly been the subject of stereotypes throughout history. As the Western concept of “democracy” has become more commonplace throughout the world--with actual implementation by country of course resulting in a…

World Teacher Day Observed Recently With Ambitious Agenda for Future

October 5 marked the 29th annual observation of World Teacher Day, an event first designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise awareness of the role played by educators across the globe. Almost invariably, teachers dedicate their lives to youth for a relatively low salary and long working…