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Wael Ghonim: The Power of the People is Greater Than the People in Power
Ghonim, who's at the intersection of Middle East democracy and online activism, cautions observers against second-guessing their support.
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What the United States Can Learn from Egypt About Democracy
Egyptians seem to be enjoying democracy more than Americans have for a long time.
Education
Brain Drain: How Our Thirst for Academic Talent Hurts the Rest of the World
While a top international scholar is teaching in the States, who's educating college students back in that professor's homeland?
Culture
What Egypt's "Virginity Tests" Tell Us About Ourselves
The latest news on Egypt's "virginity tests" during the uprisings reveals a serious Madonna/whore complex. Unfortunately, we have one, too.
Environment
What the Arab Spring Could Mean for Solar in the Sahara
Will the unrest in the Arab world put massive solar projects like Desertec on hold or actually usher in a new era of clean energy?
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After Spring, What's Next for the Arab Revolutions?
A quick guide to the democratic movements across the region.
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Obama's Middle East Speech: The View from a Cafe in Cairo
Watching Obama’s speech as a foreigner in Egypt, I fear that his professed support for Arab activists is an empty promise.
Environment
Less Oil, More Unrest: Are Declining Resources Driving the Arab Revolutions?
It's no coincidence that the countries that are feeling the first effects of peak oil are also the ones going through revolutions.
Culture
Egypt Just Banned Protests? Here's Why
Egypt just banned protests. Is this a sign of the country slipping back into dictatorship? No.
Business
What Business Can Learn from the Revolutions
The Egyptian revolution showed how fragile a bad leader can be. Business leaders can learn a couple lessons from the turmoil about constituent needs.
Culture
Use These Twitter Lists to Follow the Latest News from Libya and the Revolutions
Twitter has become an essential source of news for the Arab revolts. Here are four lists you can follow to get the latest developments, unfiltered.
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Watch This Beautiful Video of Egyptians Basking in Newfound Freedom
Watch this beautiful video of Egyptians basking in the warm glow of newfound freedom. This is what the deep pleasure of moral victory looks...
Design
Which Middle Eastern Regime Will Fall Next?
An infographic created by Elefint Designs predicts which Arab nations are most likely to see uprisings next.
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Big Ideas from TED 2011: Keeping the Internet Safe for Activists
A great battle for the power of the internet is being waged by autocrats and democractic movements. One company is trying to sway the balance.
Culture
Protesters Are Awesome: Banned Books Back in Egypt and Tunisia
Banned books return to Tunisia and Egypt, signifying an ease on censorship in the newly dictatorless countries.
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This is How Tunisians Welcomed Egyptians Who Fled Libya
Tunisians turn out to support Egyptians and Libyans with raucous chants of unity.
Business
#18DaysInEgypt, A Crowd-Sourced, Social Media Fueled Documentary in the Making
Using new technology and social media sites like Twitter and YouTube, a group of documentarians is creating a history of the revolutions.
Education
Michael Moore Launches Virtual Newspaper for Activist High Schoolers
Moore is giving high schoolers (another) way of expressing themselves online: a virtual newspaper. It'll be edited by his 17-year-old niece Molly.
