World Leaders

‘Revolution in Every Street of Egypt’ ‘Revolution in Every Street of Egypt’

Mubarak’s intimidation tactics and determination to hang on to power only invigorated the protesters—leading to his resignation today.

Feb 11, 2011 / Laila Al-Arian

Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East

Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East

Feb 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks

After a good start, the Obama administration’s response to the democratic revolution in Egypt has begun to exude the odor of betrayal.

Feb 9, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home

The US media seem to have found a new language for the economy. There's been talk of “solidarity” and even “class war,” and a focus on corruption and inequa...

Feb 8, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Sharif Kouddous on Egypt’s Media Crackdown Sharif Kouddous on Egypt’s Media Crackdown

Democracy Now!'s Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports on the media crackdown that journalists have faced in Egypt.

Feb 7, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Cairo Protests Reveal the ‘True Face of Mubarak’ Cairo Protests Reveal the ‘True Face of Mubarak’

From Cairo, Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on the increasing violence surrounding the protests against President Hosni Mubarak.

Feb 3, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The Revolutionary Moment

The Revolutionary Moment The Revolutionary Moment

If the world has a heart, it beats now for Egypt.

Feb 3, 2011 / Editorial / Jonathan Schell

America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt

America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt

How did Hosni Mubarak manage to stay in power for three decades?

Feb 3, 2011 / Editorial / Kai Bird

Pro- and Anti-Government Protesters Clash in Cairo Pro- and Anti-Government Protesters Clash in Cairo

Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on the clashes in Cairo taking place as pro-Mubarak forces attack anti-Mubarak protesters.

Feb 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

The Breakdown: Why Is Egypt in Revolt?

The Breakdown: Why Is Egypt in Revolt? The Breakdown: Why Is Egypt in Revolt?

Rampant corruption and arbitrary imprisonment, a senseless bureaucracy, a financially destitute majority and police-led torture of civilians—these are among the unbearable conditio...

Feb 2, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes

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