Wisconsin Egypt

In calendar terms, the demonstrations in Wisconsin, you could say, picked up right where the Egyptians left off. I've slept on the cold, stone floor of the Wisconsin state Capitol (twice), and believe me, the spirit of Cairo is here.

My travels from Cairo to Madison seem like one seamless web. An Egyptian held a sign in Tahrir Square saying "Egypt Supports Wisconsin Workers -- One World, One Pain." Solidarity is, indeed, a beautiful thing.

MADISON, WIS. - For the past week, the protests outside of the Wisconsin statehouse have had a background soundtrack of Bruce Springsteen, Journey and...