Ep.311 (Video): Fighting for Fairness with Verena El Amil

0:00 Intro 2:38 Reluctance 10:49 Transition 24:38 Secularism 42:58 March 14 & March 8 57:10 On the ground 1:02:58 Judicial independence 1:10:38 The journey We're with Verena El Amil for Episode 311 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss reluctance and responsibility when it comes to running for parliament, the transition from student politics to national aspirations, and the journey set forward from October 17, 2019.. Our conversation includes wider debates surrounding secularism and sectarianism, the comparisons made between March 14 & March 8, and an insistence on judicial independence. We also talk about campaigning on the ground in Matn district, and why the choice was made to run there as opposed to Beirut 1 district. Verena El Amil is MP candidate in Matn district. She is a lawyer and member of the Beirut Bar Association. Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.ronniechatah.com Music by Marc Codsi. Animation & illustration by Sana Chaaban.