Why Egypt’s ‘Systematic’ Attack on Press Freedom Should Convince Obama He Can’t Work With the Regime Why Egypt’s ‘Systematic’ Attack on Press Freedom Should Convince Obama He Can’t Work With the Regime
The United States has for more than two centuries held that freedom of the press is an essential freedom. Now that the Egyptian regime has launched a systematic attack on journalis...
Feb 4, 2011 / John Nichols
Cairo Protests Reveal the ‘True Face of Mubarak’ Cairo Protests Reveal the ‘True Face of Mubarak’
From Cairo, Democracy Now!'s Sharif Kouddous reports on the increasing violence surrounding the protests against President Hosni Mubarak.
Feb 3, 2011 / Democracy Now!
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 / Laila Lalami
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 / John Nichols
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!
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
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 / Democracy Now!