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Al-Masry Al-Youm and the state

Al-Masry Al-Youm and the state

A fellow journalist asked me why I publish news and pictures of the Interior Minister when he has filed a…
A Christmas message from an imprisoned poet

A Christmas message from an imprisoned poet

Al-Masry Al-Youm received a message from Omar Hazek, the poet that the Alexandria court sentenced to two years in prison…
A law suspected of unconstitutionality

A law suspected of unconstitutionality

Experts in constitutional law, prominent judges, politicians and others agreed that the law on districting electoral constituencies is compatible with…
Double sin

Double sin

I wrote an article last week commenting on the intervention of the church in political affairs and the statements of…
The dollar says what politicians don’t

The dollar says what politicians don’t

In a bureau de change on Tahrir Street in Dokki stands a young man. He asks the teller, “How much…
Best Egyptian films of 2014

Best Egyptian films of 2014

The 25 January revolution was reflected in everything, including literature, arts and cinema. Just as there was Egypt before and…
The Arabic language: an identity, culture, civilization and history

The Arabic language: an identity, culture, civilization and history

A language is not just a tool to convey ideas or connect people. I believe it is the very personality…
Marx, the fly and other things

Marx, the fly and other things

In quasi-real countries, myths spread, and books about witchcraft sell more than theories of evolution, relativity and the big bang.  People…
It is time to stop

It is time to stop

If you were not shocked by Pope Tawadros' recent statements to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo — especially if compared…
‘Takfiris’ are still Egyptians

‘Takfiris’ are still Egyptians

The term “Takfiris” (groups who accuse other Muslims of apostasy) has been repeatedly used, particularly within the last several months,…
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