Opinion
In the beginning was the Teacher
October 15, 2012
In the beginning was the Teacher
Last month, Egyptian teachers came from every governorate and gathered on Qasr al-Aini Street in front of the Cabinet. They…
The constitution’s bad education
October 14, 2012
The constitution’s bad education
I discussed last week some articles of the draft constitution being finalized by the Constituent Assembly, arguing that the essence…
What could be more important than the doctors strike?
October 12, 2012
What could be more important than the doctors strike?
In order to live in dignity, you need first to live. Nothing takes priority over the right to live. That…
Morsy and his brothers: Sleeping in Nasser’s bed
October 11, 2012
Morsy and his brothers: Sleeping in Nasser’s bed
One of the most memorable scenes from the Libyan revolution was when the rebels, in wretched clothes and advanced weaponry,…
Martyrdom at Maspero: Searching for meaning
October 9, 2012
Martyrdom at Maspero: Searching for meaning
One year ago, nearly 30 Egyptians, almost all Coptic Christians protesting against sectarian violence, were murdered as they marched at…
Fascism in our new constitution
October 8, 2012
Fascism in our new constitution
The most critical culprit in the current draft constitution being finalized by the Constituent Assembly is the definition of citizenship…
October War: What is your source of information?
October 8, 2012
October War: What is your source of information?
Around one year ago on 6 October 2011, I had lunch with a number of friends, most of whom were…
Egypt’s withering paternalism and the future of its political economy
October 7, 2012
Egypt’s withering paternalism and the future of its political economy
The 25 January revolution can be considered the final showdown of the Nasserist socio-political order, which has been slowly decaying…