Many Egyptian journalists helped usher in a new era for the world’s largest Arab country, transparently reporting the brutality and back-alley thievery of a shrivelled tyrant who met his deserved end. Now, as Egypt hopefully moves from a massive, top-down autocracy to a citizen-driven government, Egyptian journalists deserve a number of specific policy changes -- and media professionals inside and outside of Egypt need to see that they get them.

Over the past few weeks, much has been made of the power of Al Jazeera, the Qatari news channel launched 15 years ago. But despite its stated independence and brave journalism, the network unavoidably plays a political role. Is it, as many in the region charge, sympathetic to Islamist parties such as Hamas and Hezbollah? Does it target some Middle East regimes while treating others more softly? And what role, if any, does its wealthy Qatari backer play in all this?

The people power in Wisconsin has become too big for the local and national media to ignore. "I've never seen anything like it. It wasn't just teachers and union members from the University of Wisconsin (UW), where I work. There were Steelworkers, Teamsters, Pipefitters, building trades unions and more--unions I've never seen at a rally in 10 years," said an AFSCME shop steward. "The most amazing thing is when the firefighters came in a delegation with signs that said, 'Firefighters for workers' rights.' People were crying."