Category Archive: politics

“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”

“Attention Men: If You Attack a Woman In Tahrir Square, You Might Get Your Ass Kicked, Finally”

In the absence of official security, civilian task forces have formed to deter and intervene against mob sexual assaults during protests in Tahrir Square.

 

The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election

The view from Cairo: 2012 US Presidential Election

Dancing disdain for US politics in Cairo

 

HuffPoLive discussion of my op-ed on Islamophobia

HuffPoLive discussion of my op-ed on Islamophobia

Huffington Post Live asked me to join others in a live online discussion of my article about politicians’ accountability in the rash of hate crimes across America in the past week.

 

Why American Politicians Should Take Islamophobia Seriously: One Week In “Brown” America

Why American Politicians Should Take Islamophobia Seriously: One Week In “Brown” America

Each day that our elected leaders remain silent about Oak Creek, a very loud message is sent across America about how seriously they take Islamophobia and xenophobia. And each day, another, even louder message from hateful people is sent.

 

Showdown in Cairo

Showdown in Cairo

(photo credit: Mosa’ab Elshamy) CAIRO — The Muslim Brotherhood has defiantly rejected attempts by the ruling military council (SCAF) to hold on to power as parliament …

 

Uncertainty, divisions leave Egyptians in doubt

Uncertainty, divisions leave Egyptians in doubt

Anticipation of rulings, disputes between parties leave Egyptians wondering about its young democracy’s future.

 

Egypt presidential candidate Shafiq slams rival

Egypt presidential candidate Shafiq slams rival

Former prime minister says he will bring order, defend civil rights.

 

Interview with political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi

Interview with political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi

Arab political commentator Sultan Al-Qassemi sat down with me to gush about the importance of Egypt in the Arab region’s revolutions.

 

Maikel Nabil recounts ordeal of his military imprisonment – Ahram Online

Maikel Nabil recounts ordeal of his military imprisonment – Ahram Online

The blogger who criticized Egypt’s ruling army speaks out after 10 months behind bars, unrepentant in his beliefs.

 

Interview with Egyptian democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim

Interview with Egyptian democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim

I had the fortune and honor to interview long-time human rights and democracy activist Dr. Saad Eddin Ibrahim to discuss the next generation of Egyptians …