Democracy vs. Autocracy in Egypt: Which Side Is the Obama Administration On? Democracy vs. Autocracy in Egypt: Which Side Is the Obama Administration On?
After hedging its bets for two weeks, the Obama administration must make clear whether it stands with pro-democracy activists in Egypt.
Feb 7, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
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
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 / Video / Democracy Now!
Pox Americana in the Middle East Pox Americana in the Middle East
With cries for “democracy” and “freedom” sweeping Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere, the Bush-era’s now-infamous “democracy agenda” is nowhere ...
Feb 7, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Democracy There, Democracy Here: Honduras Democracy There, Democracy Here: Honduras
Washington-approved violence in Honduras continues.
Feb 7, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin
‘Avoiding the Handcuffs’: George Bush Cancels Swiss Trip, After Human Rights Groups Seek Arrest on Torture Charges ‘Avoiding the Handcuffs’: George Bush Cancels Swiss Trip, After Human Rights Groups Seek Arrest on Torture Charges
Center for Constitutional Rights says: "The message from civil society is clear: If you're a torturer, be careful in your travel plans."
Feb 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Comic Relief: Sarah Palin on Egypt Comic Relief: Sarah Palin on Egypt
Sarah Palin, in her first comments on Egypt, managed to make no sense at all.
Feb 6, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Army’s Mental Health Care Failed Bradley Manning Army’s Mental Health Care Failed Bradley Manning
The uprisings in Egypt have inspired all sorts of people, including Private Bradley Manning, the young man being held in solitary confinement in Quantico, accused of being the sour...
Feb 4, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
Livestream: Democracy Now! Reports Live from Egypt Livestream: Democracy Now! Reports Live from Egypt
Watch Democracy Now!'s special program on Egypt, live from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, February 5.
Feb 4, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Russ Feingold on Egypt in Particular, Foreign Policy in General: US Can’t Back ‘Stable’ Dictators Who Sacrifice Human Rights Russ Feingold on Egypt in Particular, Foreign Policy in General: US Can’t Back ‘Stable’ Dictators Who Sacrifice Human Rights
With 18 years experience on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Russ Feingold “gets” the Middle East. He says the US must stop neglecting human rights in the name o...
Feb 4, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols