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In the wake of the successful pushback against the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood, the Obama administration should listen to the majority of Americans: The United States, including Catholics, is strongly pro-choice.
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Part 2: "Who Killed Che? How the CIA Got Away with Murder": New Book Ties Johnson Admin to Che Death
In an extended interview, co-authors Michael Ratner and Michael Steven Smith discuss the life of Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara and the chilling story behind his murder by the Bolivian military. In their book, "Who Killed Che?" Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing. [includes rush transcript]
Watch a 2011 interview with Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón, who is on trial in Spain after right-wing groups objected to his investigation of atrocities committed by supporters of the dictator Francisco Franco. Garzón is known for seeking to indict members of the Bush administration for their role in torturing prisoners.
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World AIDS Day: Mandela Calls For More Help to Fight Disease; UN Plan to Provide AIDS Drugs to 3 Million
On World AIDS Day we hear a speech by former South African President Nelson Mandela speaking at an event in Cape Town, South Africa this weekend. [Includes transcript]
NELSON MANDELA: Welcome to this great event. We are enjoying a wonderful concert here in Capetown. 46664 AIDS concert. 46664 is to help fighting AIDS that is claiming more lives than the sum total of all wars, famines and drugs. AIDS no longer a disease. it is a human rights issue. 46664 is for — was my prison number. 46664 was the my prison number for the 18 years that I was imprisoned. I was supposed to be reduced to that number. Millions of people infected with HIV/AIDS are in danger of being reduced to mere numbers unless we act. You can help us by going to the website while you find your local telephone number to call and pledge your support. By being with us this evening, you are already helping together we can fight AIDS and insure a more secure future for everyone. I thank you.
AMY GOODMAN: Nelson Mandela, speaking in Capetown this weekend in honor of World Aids Day. People can watch the entire event online at www.46664.com. You are listening to democracy now! On this world aids day.
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