Interview

Expat Libyan Poet: "The People Have Gone Through the Ultimate Dismissal of Fear by Offering Their Lives"

"This is the moment we've been waiting for," Khaled Mattawa tells Mother Jones.

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| Tue Feb. 22, 2011 4:32 PM PST

The Muslim Brotherhood: A Democratizing Influence?

An American political scientist observed the Muslim Brotherhood for more than a decade— and regards them as Egypt's "only real political party."

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| Tue Feb. 22, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Gypsy King: Gogol Bordello's Eugene Hütz

The Ukrainian-born front man on rock-and-roll revolution and his long-distance run to America.

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| Mon Feb. 21, 2011 4:45 AM PST

Zombies, Egypt, Neocons, and More (Video)

A ghoulish Bloggingheads debate with the author of Theories of International Politics and Zombies.

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| Thu Feb. 17, 2011 12:36 PM PST

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Fatima Bhutto on Pakistan, Egypt, and Middle East Unrest (Audio)

Benazir's niece talks about the Egypt revolution, Pakistan floods, and how her aunt faltered.

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| Thu Feb. 17, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Futurist Ray Kurzweil Isn’t Worried About Climate Change

The noted author and inventor predicts that in 20 years, we'll be meeting all our energy needs with solar power.

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| Wed Feb. 16, 2011 4:07 PM PST

PJ Harvey's British Invasion

Interview: the reclusive rocker on her new album, rural upbringing, and dicey relations with the press.

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| Fri Feb. 11, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Wendy Kopp's Lesson Plan for America

The founder of Teach for America talks about charter schools, Waiting for Superman, and what makes a great teacher.

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| Thu Feb. 10, 2011 11:00 AM PST

Street Talk With Grammy Hopeful Ana Tijoux

Up-and-coming rapper on Chilean slang, snake power, and New Year's resolutions.

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| Mon Feb. 7, 2011 4:00 AM PST

Will Egypt's Uprising Help Hamas?

A top Hamas official weighs in on what the pro-Democracy protests sweeping the Arab world mean for the Palestinian cause.

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| Thu Feb. 3, 2011 4:00 AM PST

African Refugees in Egypt Sit Out the Protests

"Refugees know what can happen when things get out of control."

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| Mon Jan. 31, 2011 3:38 PM PST

Gang of Four Finds Its Rare Essence

Interview: Guitarist Andy Gill talks about the band's first CD in 16 years, and whether he's managed to change the world

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| Mon Jan. 31, 2011 4:45 AM PST

The Tunisia Twitter Revolution That Wasn't

Cyber-skeptic Evgeny Morozov talks Tunisia, WikiLeaks, and why the US shouldn't promote internet freedom.

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| Thu Jan. 27, 2011 4:00 AM PST

RJD2 is Not Guilty

The DJ mastermind on female body parts, record label ownership, and why no music embarrasses him.

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| Mon Jan. 24, 2011 4:30 AM PST

Are Disney Princesses Evil?

Raising daughters in an age of gender-branded diapers, tiara-toting toddlers, and sexed-up preteens.

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| Fri Jan. 21, 2011 4:00 AM PST

LISTEN: Are FOB Chinese Moms Really Better? (Audio)

The authors of "My Mom Is A FOB" poke gentle fun at their Chinese mothers' love of straight As—and "doggie-style fries."

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| Fri Jan. 14, 2011 1:00 PM PST

With Red Baraat, Always a Dhol Moment

Bhangra/funk drummer Sunny Jain talks Indian wedding music and his Rush obsession.

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| Mon Jan. 10, 2011 4:34 AM PST

Demographics and Destiny

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| Thu Jan. 6, 2011 11:32 PM PST

Boots Riley Is Sorry to Bother You

The Coup's in-your-face front man on fatherhood, film, and his favorite music.

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| Mon Jan. 3, 2011 4:47 AM PST

Girl Talk, Sasha Frere-Jones, Ani DiFranco, and You Pick the Best Music of 2010

Guilty musical pleasures, tolerable kids' music, and last-minute gift ideas.

Mon Dec. 20, 2010 4:25 AM PST