‘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
Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East Slide Show: 7 Strongmen Behind the Unrest in the Middle East
On December 17, 2010, a Tunisian street vendor named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in front of an administrative building to protest the treatment he had received at the han…
Feb 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks Hey Obama, Read WikiLeaks
After a good start, the Obama administration’s response to the democratic revolution in Egypt has begun to exude the odor of betrayal.
Feb 9, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home
The US media seem to have found a new language for the economy. There's been talk of “solidarity” and even “class war,” and a focus on corruption and inequa...
Feb 8, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Sharif Kouddous on Egypt’s Media Crackdown Sharif Kouddous on Egypt’s Media Crackdown
Democracy Now!'s Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports on the media crackdown that journalists have faced in Egypt.
Feb 7, 2011 / Press Room
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 / Press Room
The Revolutionary Moment The Revolutionary Moment
If the world has a heart, it beats now for Egypt.
Feb 3, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt America’s ‘Shah’ in Egypt
How did Hosni Mubarak manage to stay in power for three decades?
Feb 3, 2011 / Kai Bird
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
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