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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.
News
What the United States Can Learn from Egypt About Democracy
Egyptians seem to be enjoying democracy more than Americans have for a long time.
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?
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?
News
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.
