Winter of Discontent Winter of Discontent
Egypt's future looks uncertain. What is certain is if Obama sides with a repressive regime, feared extremism will become reality.
Feb 3, 2011 / Editorial / Laila Lalami
America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt
How did Hosni Mubarak manage to stay in power for three decades?
White House to Push for Colombia Free Trade Treaty: Expect Body Count to Rise White House to Push for Colombia Free Trade Treaty: Expect Body Count to Rise
A Washington insider says to expect a push from White House to ratify the flawed Colombia Free Trade Treaty. Also to be expected: rising body counts of trade unionists.
Feb 3, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin
Is It Time to Cut (or at Least Suspend) US Military Aid to Egypt? Is It Time to Cut (or at Least Suspend) US Military Aid to Egypt?
Borrowing a page from Chalmers Johnson, Ron Paul argues for cutting aid to Egypt in order to foster democracy and reduce the risk of blowback. A key Democrat backs suspending aid u...
Feb 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Malcolm Gladwell Surfaces to Knock Social Media in Egypt Malcolm Gladwell Surfaces to Knock Social Media in Egypt
The famous author and web skeptic emerged on Wednesday, arguing that Egypt's protests do not undermine his famous beef with online organizing.
Feb 2, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber
Egypt Leaves the Right Crazed and Confused Egypt Leaves the Right Crazed and Confused
Side with Mubarak or the Egyptian people? Label the demos jihadist or Tea Party East? Republicans ask, “What’s my line?”
Feb 2, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
Live From Egypt: The True Face of the Mubarak Regime Live From Egypt: The True Face of the Mubarak Regime
Mubarak's armed thugs violently attacked peaceful protesters in Tahrir Square, injuring hundreds. But many demonstrators vowed to stay in the streets until the dictator leaves.
Feb 2, 2011 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
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
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 / Video / Democracy Now!
The Death of American Exceptionalism The Death of American Exceptionalism
The repeated invocation on the part of conservatives signals a deeper malady.
Feb 2, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin