10 Warnings for Arab Democracies

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2011 Truthdig columnist Juan Cole has some sobering words of caution for those in the Arab world with a "once-in-a-century" shot at making their nations into thriving, functional democracies. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Welcome Back to the Egyptian Revolution

Lauren Unger-Geoffroy / Truthdig Jul 9, 2011 This morning before dawn, the tents and blockades were up: The people had been gathering since the previous night, preparing for a long stay.Enough, doubters. "One hand" still holds. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Vodafone Scorned After Claiming Egypt’s Revolution

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2011 Remember when a global telecommunications company helped inspire this year's Egyptian revolution? Neither do scores of anti-Mubarak activists who are furious over Vodafone's attempt to capitalize on the country's revolutionary spirit with a promotional video claiming just that, even after the company went along with the regime's orders to block telephone and Internet service during the protests (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Going After the Mini-Mubaraks

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2011 Journalist, blogger and activist Hossam el-Hamalawy passionately urges his fellow Egyptians to make their social and political revolution into an economic one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Egypt Freezes Mubarak Family Assets

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2011 Now that Hosni Mubarak has exited his post as Egypt's president, his reportedly extensive wealth is no longer protected by his position, and authorities in his homeland have moved to freeze his assets, as well as those of his family members, in the midst of a fraud investigation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dispatches From Cairo: Victory Celebration

Lauren Unger-Geoffroy / Truthdig Feb 19, 2011 It looked like the most gigantic football victory crowd, with children on their parents' shoulders, Egyptian colors -- black, red, white stripes -- painted on faces, Egyptian flags being waved. Hope and prayers and pride for the New Egypt. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

CBS Reporter Assaulted During Egyptian Celebration

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2011 On Tuesday, CBS News released a statement that reporter Lara Logan was attacked and sexually assaulted in Tahrir Square after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down Logan was filming a segment for "60 Minutes" when she and her crew . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )