Writer Basma Abdel Aziz on the transformative effect of the Egyptian uprising
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Journalist Mark Engler explains why some protests flourish whereas others fail.
Former Congressman Barney Frank believes that if you want to see political change, don't go to a demonstration. Instead, lobby your local representatives and vote.
Occupy Wall Street co-creator says activists are following an outdated script.
University of Chicago historian Tara Zahra looks at the period of mass migration to America between 1846-1940. She says it was characterized by deep anxiety, both in the US and Europe.
In "The Year of the Runaways," British novelist Sunjeev Sahota tells the story of three recent immigrants to the UK, and with deft precision examines their struggles, fears, and relationships.
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