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We had to catch Gigi Ibrahim and Syrian election coverage on The Daily Show b/c El Barnamej canceled.

“Could you imagine a country that would strip civil rights under the guise of fighting terrorism… we are not so different, you and I.” ~Jon Stewart as he interviews Egyptian activist, Gigi Ibrahim on the “common ground” shared by US … Continue reading

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When the Government Fears the Satirists You Have Change #Egypt

When the people fear the government you have tyranny….when the government fears the people you have liberty. -Thomas Jefferson So does Egypt have tyranny or liberty?  Or maybe in Egypt’s case: When the satirists fear the government you have tragedy…when … Continue reading

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Which event in the Middle East & North Africa region had the biggest impact in 2012?

Dear Pita-consumers: We know that there are many more events that should be mentioned…please feel free to add your thoughts.  The only catch is that it must rhyme :)!  Our new year’s resolution is to promote political and social satire … Continue reading

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2nd Round of Egypt’s #Referendum Vote: Interviews by Bessma Momani and Bassem Youssef

Analysis: Interview by an Academic and a Satirist Regards Elections in Egypt CTV News Interview of Dr. Bessma Momani, Professor of Political Economy at Waterloo University & Fulbright Scholar: http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=832630&binId=1.810401 Second round of voting for #Egyptians Egyptian VP #Mekki resigns? … Continue reading

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