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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

Iranium: ‘Wanna See Somethin’ REALLY Scary?’ Iranium: ‘Wanna See Somethin’ REALLY Scary?’

A new documentary gives neocons a platform to scare viewers about Iran’s supposed plot to destroy Israel, the United States and the rest of the civilized world.

Feb 1, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests

Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on today's massive protest in Cairo.

Feb 1, 2011 / Press Room

Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests Egyptians from ‘All Walks of Life’ Join Tuesday’s Protests

Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on today's massive protest in Cairo.

Feb 1, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Mourning Gabe Zimmerman Mourning Gabe Zimmerman

Remembering the progressive aide to Gabrielle Giffords who died in the attack in Tucson, Arizona.

Feb 1, 2011 / Josh Nathan-Kazis

Back to the Future: Bush Administration Proposed Settling Displaced Palestinians in South America Back to the Future: Bush Administration Proposed Settling Displaced Palestinians in South America

Condoleezza Rice thought that Chile, or perhaps Argentina, could be a solution to Israel's right-of-return problem.

Feb 1, 2011 / Greg Grandin

A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance

As Republicans attack the new healthcare law, those up to the age of 26 who are still under their parent's health insurance plan could lose coverage.

Feb 1, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Future Weapons, Future Wars and the New Arms Race Future Weapons, Future Wars and the New Arms Race

High-powered magnets, guided bullets and high-flying drones are all part of the Pentagon’s battlefield vision of tomorrow’s tomorrow.

Feb 1, 2011 / Nick Turse

Washington Embraces Al Jazeera Washington Embraces Al Jazeera

Now will Obama actively encourage cable networks to end Bush administration–inspired censorship of the network?

Feb 1, 2011 / Jeremy Scahill

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