DemocracyNow.org - Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets across Egypt in the largest popular challenge to longtime President Hosni Mubarak since he came into office 30 years ago. Drawing inspiration from the recent uprising in Tunisia, an estimated crowd of 15000 packed Cairo's Tahrir Square. Democracy Now! speak with independent journalist and blogger, Hossam el-Hamalawy, live from Cairo. For the video/audio podcast, transcript, to sign up for the daily news digest, and for reporting on the massive demonstrations in Tunisia, visit www.DemocracyNow.org. Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit http

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