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Miami-based attorney for former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
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Former President Aristide on His Party’s Exclusion from Haiti’s Election: “Exclusion is the Problem, Inclusion is the Solution”
In this broadcast exclusive, Democracy Now! follows former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide flight’s out from South Africa and his historic return to Haiti after seven years of exile. Aristide returned two days before a delayed presidential runoff election was held on Sunday between pop star Michel Martelly and former First...March 21, 2011 | Story -
National Broadcast Exclusive...Almost Deported Before the Quake, Haitian New Yorker Jean Montrevil Speaks Out
In a national broadcast exclusive, we speak with prominent Haitian community activist, Jean Montrevil. He’s just been released from jail after being held for three weeks by immigration authorities. His scheduled deportation was indefinitely put off after the earthquake in Haiti. We also speak with the Rev. Doctor Donna...January 26, 2010 | Story -
The Peace Candidate: Kucinich Vows to Stay in Race
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich explains why is staying in the race for his party’s nomination. He talks about the continuing war in Iraq, the 9-11 commission and Israel’s assasination of Sheik Ahmed Yassin in Gaza. [includes rush transcript]March 22, 2004 | Story -
Former Nader Running-mate Defends Nader’s 2004 Presidential Bid, Discusses International Women’s Day, Racism and Alternative Energy
On this International Women’s Day we speak with Winona LaDuke, a longtime indigenous rights activist about the "Wind Not War" alternative energy campaign, racism towards Native Americans and protests against President Bush to mark International Women’s Day. [includes transcript]March 08, 2004 | Story
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By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, spoke Wednesday at the Pentagon, four stars on each shoulder, his chest bedecked with medals. Unlike Allen, many decorated U.S. military veterans left the streets of Chicago after the NATO summit without their medals.
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In an extended interview, David Bronner, president of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, discusses the history of the company, why they put sustainability and social justice ahead of profits, the organic and GMO labeling movements, the U.S. war on hemp, and why they refuse to sell out. [includes rush transcript]
Human Rights Watch’s Kenneth Roth examines why the U.S. has not pressured Bahrain to release pro-democracy activists. He also discusses Syria and the conditions in Israeli jails and courts that prompted 1,550 Palestinian prisoners to go on a hunger strike. [includes rush transcript]
