Opinion
Kuwait: Loyalty to the homeland, enmity to the Brotherhood
November 28, 2012
Kuwait: Loyalty to the homeland, enmity to the Brotherhood
“Loyalty to the homeland, enmity to the Brotherhood.” This campaign slogan, adopted by the incumbent parliamentary candidate Nabil al-Fadhl, summarizes…
The revolution in crisis
November 27, 2012
The revolution in crisis
In periodic visits to Egypt since the revolution, I have been startled by the deteriorating public discourse and the manner…
Strong NGOs are vital to protect women
November 26, 2012
Strong NGOs are vital to protect women
Most discussion about women’s rights in the draft constitution focused on Article 68, which guaranteed women’s equality with men as…
Revolutionaries must resist Morsy, but also the feloul
November 25, 2012
Revolutionaries must resist Morsy, but also the feloul
On 12 August, President Mohamed Morsy issued a surprise constitutional declaration through which he ended the Supreme Council of the…
Continuing the battles of our ancestors
November 25, 2012
Continuing the battles of our ancestors
Since 25 January 2011, Egyptian women have entered a new phase of struggle. Analyzing the constitution-drafting process, currently one of…
On Mohamed Mahmoud, the fight continues
November 23, 2012
On Mohamed Mahmoud, the fight continues
It’s been a week chock-full of news, which meant the latest bout of downtown clashes has not taken center stage…
Morsy and the “nationalization” of the Revolution
November 22, 2012
Morsy and the “nationalization” of the Revolution
President Mohamed Morsy’s recent decisions to prop up presidential powers and shield the constituent assembly from legal challenges, among other…
Gaza: An Israeli test to Egypt’s new rulers
November 22, 2012
Gaza: An Israeli test to Egypt’s new rulers
Although motivations are notoriously hard to discern, it could be maintained that a primary objective of the latest Israeli offensive…
My Palestine
November 21, 2012
My Palestine
Notice: If you have an opposing position, do not give attention to this text, as its writer does not care…
Not for all Egyptians!
November 20, 2012
Not for all Egyptians!
“Nobody knows anything about us, neither the liberals nor the Islamists. They are just busy with the constitution and other…