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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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Democracy Now! Host Amy Goodman joined a panel of journalists, analysts and academics on MSNBC’s "Up w/ Chris Hayes" to discuss topics of the day, ranging from the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Planned Parenthood reversal to the Republican Primaries.
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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Tuesday, January 4, 2000
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Elizabeth Dole Backs George W. Bush, As Republicans and Democrats Return to Campaign Trail
Texas Governor George W. Bush opened the 2000 election year today by winning the endorsement of Elizabeth Dole, a former rival for the Republican presidential nomination. [includes rush transcript]
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New Jersey Agrees to Have Outside Civilian Monitor in Effort to End Racial Profiling By State Troopers
Under pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, New Jersey agreed last week to the appointment of an outside civilian monitor to make sure the State Police end racial profiling and other discriminatory practices. [includes rush transcript]
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Thatcher, Reagan Wanted in Genocide Court in Cambodia
A Cambodia lawyer representing the former Khmer Rouge military leader, Ta Mok, says if his client is charged with genocide, he will demand that a series of former world leaders give evidence about their support for the guerrilla movement. [includes rush transcript]
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International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Completes Report on NATO Bombing of Yugoslavia
The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has completed an internal report on NATO’s bombing campaign in Kosovo that looks into allegations that the U.S. dominated military alliance committed war crimes during its 78-day attack, a move that has received condemnation from the Clinton administration. [includes rush transcript]
