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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / Greg Grandin
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 / Chris Hayes
Mubarak Strikes Back: Thugs Attack Mubarak Strikes Back: Thugs Attack
Egypt's president isn't going to go quietly.
Feb 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Why Washington’s Tepid Response to Egypt Protests Betrays “A Lack of Faith in… America’s Democratic Creed” Why Washington’s Tepid Response to Egypt Protests Betrays “A Lack of Faith in… America’s Democratic Creed”
Former director of CIA's Counter-Terrorism Center complains that: "The failure of the US to uphold its stated commitment to democratic values therefore goes beyond a simple su...
Feb 1, 2011 / John Nichols
Killing the Internet Not Just a Problem in Egypt Killing the Internet Not Just a Problem in Egypt
As we speak, Egypt is struggling with near-total Internet and communications shut-off, and not just Egyptians are grappling with the implications. Can the flow of social media info...
Feb 1, 2011 / Laura Flanders