Go Togo

It received almost no media attention here in the US, but the cause of democracy won a major victory yesterday. Under pressure from other African countries, the ruler of Togo was forced to resign yesterday, aborting an unconstitutional takeover of power. And Hosni Mubarak is promising a multi-party presidential election in Egypt, though his regime has imprisoned an opposition leader and it's not clear whether this is a feint to placate critics abroad. Still, today I will join David Brooks in celebrating the cause of people around the world pushing for democracy, and be hopeful.