Women at Point Zero in Tahrir Square Women at Point Zero in Tahrir Square
The recent wave of attacks against women in Tahrir Square reveal that in our global rape culture, women's bodies can be used as both tools of war and casualties of “freed...
Jul 8, 2013 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet
The Classic Military Runaround The Classic Military Runaround
Your tax dollars at work keeping you in the dark.
Jul 8, 2013 / Nick Turse
LIVE UPDATES: Massacre in Egypt LIVE UPDATES: Massacre in Egypt
Quick action needed to avert open civil war–style clashes.
Jul 8, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next? What Led to Morsi’s Fall—and What Comes Next?
That a popular revolt facilitated Morsi’s ouster is undeniable. But it has also solidified the military’s role as the final arbiter of power in Egypt.
Jul 5, 2013 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter? The Coup in Egypt: An Arab Winter?
If no one can rule and power-sharing is impossible, what now?
Jul 5, 2013 / Tom Hayden
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/5/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (7/5/13)
This week: revolution in Egypt, reproductive rights in DC, elections in South Korea and solidarity with Bangladeshi workers everywhere.
Jul 5, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’ Tom Paine, Nelson Mandela and ‘the Birth of a New World’
Nelson Mandela has always recognized the real meaning of July 4.
Jul 3, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood Egypt: ‘Popular Coup’ Ousts Muslim Brotherhood
President Morsi and the Muslim Brothers were defiant, but it appears that the army held the high cards.
Jul 3, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Brazil vs. the World Cup Brazil vs. the World Cup
What could have provoked such massive protests against a soccer festival from the sport’s most passionate fans?
Jul 3, 2013 / Editorial / Marina Amaral and Natalia Viana
Distortions and Divisions Distortions and Divisions
Distrust and distortion occupy the distance between much of Turkey and the Kurds of Diyarbakir. Can they be overcome?
Jul 2, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jenna Krajeski