This is a wonderful article! It is really great that this woman is getting acknowledged. It definitely makes a statement, and is encouraging for both women in the Middle East and for the Arab Spring. The support for these goals and for peace is a step in the right direction, and I think the article is right in saying that it leads to "hope in the West that Islamic movements might someday play a positive role in rebuilding Arab societies."

It is interesting how the occupiers are targeting Obama so much, despite his self-depiction as a "fervent defender of the middle class." This article really seems to emphasize how Obama's views and the occupiers' views are not radically different, making this protest seem strange.

It is really incredible how a new generation can be so key in the progress of the Middle East, and how so much change can come from their efforts. It is also really interesting that the same sites that the younger generation is using in the United States as entertainment sources can create such an influential movement and be such a key method of communication.