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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Accused Human Rights Violator, John Negroponte Nominated As UN Ambassador
Like bones in a old grave, officials of Reagan-Bush Sr. era are working their way up to the surface in the George W.Bush administration. The latest resurrection is John Negroponte, recently nominated as ambassador to the UN.
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Prison Population Increased More Under President Clinton Than Under Reagan and Bush Combined
The Justice Policy Institute released the report, "Too Little, Too Late: President Clinton’s Prison Legacy"yesterday in honor of President’s Day. The report reveals that more state and federal prisoners were added to U.S.prisons during Clinton’s eight years in office than during the term of any prior U.S. president, and more federalinmates were added under Clinton than under Reagan and Bush combined.
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Trust US, We’re Experts!: How Corporations Manipulate Public Opinion
A UN panel said yesterday that massive flooding, disease and drought could hit countries all around the world overcoming decades if global warming is not halted. Because the poor are less able to adapt, and because farming intropical and sub-tropical regions will be worst hit, the scientists are also predicting that poorer countries, andthe poorest people in rich countries, will suffer the most.
