“Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.” — Susan B. Anthony …

The U.S. and Egyptian militaries enjoy an open dialogue that may be pivotal as the U.S. works with Egypt in the weeks ahead.

The close ties stem from decades of strong U.S. support that began with the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement and has grown to $1.3 billion in assistance that includes weapons sales, training and joint missions.

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates spoke to Defense Minister Mohammed Hussein Tantawi yesterday, the second time in recent days. And …

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We’ll cover events in Jordan, Algeria, Yemen and Saudi Arabia with Stephen Zunes and Lamis Andoni. Plus, the future of the health care reform bill – is it really unconstitutional? And, Loretta Ross of Sister Song on the right wing attacks on Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights, as well as the recent attempt to redefine rape. Plus Black Agenda Report by Glen Ford. …

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The uprising in Egypt has not abated over the past week, with major demonstrations continuing this week calling on President Hosni Mubarak to end his 30 year reign. Yesterday the actions turned violent when hundreds of pro-Mubarak supporters, mostly men, reportedly bused into Cairo, began attacking the anti-government protesters which included whole families: men, women, and children. Despite the fact …

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“Big Ben” Roethlisberger, the Pittsburg Steelers star quarter-back, will lead his team against Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl this Sunday. Roesthlisberger, 28, is credited with being the power-house player behind the 2006 and 2009 Steelers’ Super Bowl wins. His on-the-field-career is celebrated, but off-the-field he has a rocky past. Roethlisberger has twice been accused of sexual assault …

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The Right Hook, a weekly segment which covers the machinations of the right wing, from the Republican Party to the Tea Party Patriots, and beyond. By Chris Bennett

From Arizona this week, more evidence that the Grand Canyon state is committing secession by legislation from the rest of the Union. Republican Representative Judy Burges has introduced the …

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“I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about its use. It is hitting below the intellect.” — Oscar Wilde …

Uprising is pleased to present our new website, cleaner, easier to navigate, and with new features, like Featured Book, and Newswire. Over the next few weeks we will be fixing any bugs that show up. We thank you in advance for your patience as we make the transition. …

We’ll speak with a panel of Egypt experts on how the revolution is unfolding, including a look at the role of women. And, we’ll attempt to break through the communications blackout with a live update from Alex Ortiz in Cairo. Plus, progressive sports commentator Dave Zirin and this week’s Right Hook. …

Hundreds of environmentalists, union members and liberal activists converged on Rancho Mirage on Sunday to rally against what they see as the influence of two of the nation’s leading financial backers of conservative causes.

The protestors waved signs condemning “corporate greed,” chanted slogans and surged toward a line of helmeted police officers at the entrance to a resort where billionaires Charles and David Koch were holding a retreat for prominent conservative elected officials, major political donors …

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