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Around the Web today

We may be witnessing an Arab 1848. “The Tsar-Emperor today is the President in the White House.” (Counterpunch)

It’s probably not an Egyptian version of Iran in 1979. Juan Cole breaks it down for you. (Informed Comment)

Anyone know the #date for the United States? Hash tag date protests all over the Middle East and Northern Africa (Media Benjamin on Twitter)

Don’t forget about Haiti now. Prospects for grow democracy grow, as a pushback against the electoral fix gains momentum and the prospects for a return of Aristide increase. (the Guardian)

About freakin’ time. Roots Action finally speaks on the Egypt crisis, calling for an apology from Obama.  (Roots Action)

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