How Cyber-Pragmatism Brought Down Mubarak How Cyber-Pragmatism Brought Down Mubarak
In facilitating smart organizing, the Internet emboldened Egyptian activists.
Feb 11, 2011 / Sam Graham-Felsen
Obama’s Mixed Messages on Egypt Reveal Internal Division Obama’s Mixed Messages on Egypt Reveal Internal Division
Obama's mixed messages on Egypt show that the administration can't decide whether to advocate for incremental change or to stand behind the protestors.
The Breakdown: In an Age of Austerity, Can’t the US Cut the Military Budget? The Breakdown: In an Age of Austerity, Can’t the US Cut the Military Budget?
The US maintains the most expansive and expensive military on the planet. On this week's edition of The Breakdown, D.C. Editor Chris Hayes and Institute for Policy Studies Research...
Feb 11, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes
‘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
Building a Perfect Machine of Perpetual War: The Mexico-to-Colombia Security Corridor Advances Building a Perfect Machine of Perpetual War: The Mexico-to-Colombia Security Corridor Advances
Washington is integrating Mexico, Central America and Colombia into a neoliberal-neocon corridor, creating a perfect circle of conflict, violence and repression.
Feb 11, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin
The Secret History of the Muslim Brotherhood The Secret History of the Muslim Brotherhood
What, exactly, is the Brotherhood? How strong is it inside Egypt?
Feb 11, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Communications Breakdown: Obama Urges World to ‘Witness History Unfold’ in Egypt and… Mubarak Stays Communications Breakdown: Obama Urges World to ‘Witness History Unfold’ in Egypt and… Mubarak Stays
President Obama delivered a lovely speech essentially celebrating the transition of power in Egypt. Then, a few hours later, Mubarak announced he was staying.
Feb 10, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
A Bright Bipartisan Future on Civil Liberties? A Bright Bipartisan Future on Civil Liberties?
Lately, when the term “bipartisan compromise” is tossed around, it tends to mean that Democrats are giving in to the Republican position on issues, or that women's righ...
Feb 10, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders
For Democracy in Egypt For Democracy in Egypt
Will Obama follow Washington tradition by undermining the protests in the name of “stability”? Or will he practices what he preaches and stand with protesters?
Feb 10, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors
Fighting for Liberation in Tahrir Square Fighting for Liberation in Tahrir Square
Protesters in Egypt all agree on one thing: Mubarak must go.
Feb 10, 2011 / Editorial / Anand Gopal