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The cold choice — jobs or jihad

The cold choice — jobs or jihad

The Arab spring uprisings were not prompted by religion as in Iran 1979, writes Olivier Roy — but some think the Arab winter may bring a counter-revolutionary Muslim Reformation. What does the rise of Islamist parties hold for Egyptians and prospects for democracy?

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For the defectors, there’s no way home

For the defectors, there’s no way home

This crisis has been springtime for the paranoid American right

This crisis has been springtime for the paranoid American right

The causes of the US downturn are complex. But Tea Partiers would rather you thought that it boiled down to a cheating government, Maoists, not enough freedom — and not running the country like a corner shop.

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The war on democracy

The war on democracy

From the Chagos Islands to Pakistan, innocent civilians are pawns to America, backed by Britain. In our compliant political culture, this deadly game seldom speaks its name.

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Belgrade - beyond the trenches

Belgrade - beyond the trenches

A war-scarred place ready for the quiet life.

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Top 20 US Progressives: Michael Moore

Top 20 US Progressives: Michael Moore

Activist and author.

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Top 20 US Progressives: Glenn Greenwald

Top 20 US Progressives: Glenn Greenwald

Blogger, Salon.

Top 20 US Progressives: Angela Davis

Top 20 US Progressives: Angela Davis

Activist, Occupy movement visitor.

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