The Moderators

Jillian C. York is a blogger and activist based in Boston. Hisham Khribchi is a blogger and activist based in France. Together, they are The Moderators.

Articles by The Moderators:

July 2011 • Moroccan (R)evolution

Moroccan (R)evolution: “Where Are You Taking Us Brother?”

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

“Fine Ghadi Biya Khouya?” (Where are you taking us brother?) is a refrain from a popular song, first performed by the Moroccan mythic group Nass El Ghiwane in the early 70’s. At the time repression was such that esoteric art and music were the most visible expression of dissent. Four decades later, the Arab Uprising [...]

March 2011 • February 20 Movement

February 20: What Now?

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

In the context of the movement for change in Morocco we asked our contributors to answer this simple question: What now for Morocco?

January 2011 • The Tunisian Uprising

Freedom! Will the Tunisian Revolution Effect Change in the Maghreb?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

The recent uprising in Tunisia that caused now-former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali to flee to Saudi Arabia is certain to have an impact on the Maghreb and the rest of the Arab world, but to what extent?

December 2010 • Wikileaks & Morocco

Morocco & Wikileaks

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

The recent targeting in Morocco of news organizations like Aljazeera and the clampdown on the independent press, have seriously limited the scope of freedom of expression in the country. Internet has grown more and more critical in helping people get access to unfiltered news. For some, the whisleblowing website Wikileaks, is a vindication of investigative [...]

November 2010 • Freedom of Religion

State & Religion: Should Religion and Belief Ever Be a Matter for the State?

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

What role should the state have in defining Islam in Morocco, or should this be a matter left entirely to individual conscience? What about Moroccans who don’t consider themselves Muslim, or who want to be free to interpret their faith in a unique way? What civil right protections are needed, and how would we get there? Should religion and belief ever be a matter for the state?

September 2010 • Education in Morocco

The Education System in Morocco

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

Is the education system in Morocco hindering or helping development? Is there a need for reform?

August 2010 • Red Tape In Morocco

Stamp of Approval: Breaking Through Morocco’s Red Tape

Sunday, August 29th, 2010

For both native Moroccans and foreigners living in the country, bureaucracy can be a nightmare. Sometimes it seems like nearly everything, from getting one’s passport, to getting a phone line set up, and even paying one’s bills, can take days, or even weeks to complete.
This month, we bring you several stories–a young Moroccan trying [...]

July 2010 • Moroccans and the World

Moroccans and the World: What does it mean to be a Moroccan Abroad? What is it like to be Abroad in Morocco?

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

This month we’re asking our authors to share their perspectives on what it is like to be a Moroccan abroad, and what it means to be abroad in Morocco.

June 2010 • Morocco Citizen Media

Citizen Media in Morocco: The Rise of the Blogoma Generation

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

This month we are asking: What is the importance of Morocco’s citizen media landscape? What have been the high points? How did we get here? And where are we going?

April 2010 • Couscous Djellabas and Tajines

Moroccan National Identity

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

What makes a Moroccan a Moroccan? This month’s topic grapples with the question of Moroccan identity, and some of our essayists’ answers might surprise you.

March 2010 • Beyond the Moudawana

Beyond the Moudawana

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

In 2004, the implementation of the Moudawana, or Family Code, altered women’s rights in Morocco significantly by providing them with an easier means for divorce, a minimum marriage age of 18, and the ability to pass on citizenship, among other things. But the Moudawana still faces opposition, both from those who disagree with the new [...]

February 2010 • Morocco at the Crossroads