Street art, Tahrir Square and a lingering sense of pride in Egypt’s chaotic capital. Continue reading »
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If there was ever any further need to doubt the US involvement in the Middle East…
On 22 August, as reports swept the world about Libyan rebel forces advancing on Gaddafi’s stronghold in Tripoli, the (arguably) respected American news channel, CNN, published this picture showing the location of Tripoli in the Middle East: The problem being, of course, that the Tripoli they showed on the map is the wrong one – … Continue reading »
Who do YOU think should be the next president of Egypt? Vote now on Facebook!
In a bizarre pandering to Egypt’s social media users, the ruling military has posted a Facebook poll to gauge the popularity of nearly 20 presidential hopefuls. Continue reading »
Twitter and the Revolution
Twitter, the microblogging site that has achieved widespread recognition over the past few weeks due to its role in the Arab uprisings, turns five today. Just a few years ago, “tweeting” was something that birds did, and the concept of sending instant, short messages to the world about the banalities of your everyday life seemed…well…ludicrous … Continue reading »
Video: The birth of a new Egypt
With ripples of protest and dissent spreading across the Arab world, this video provides a hopeful and inspirational summation of what has been achieved by the power of the Egyptian people, and of what remains to be accomplished. Here’s to a better future for us all.
