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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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“At Least When Saddam Was Here There May Not Have Been Freedom But There Was Security: Democracy Now! Producer Sharif Abdel Kouddous Reports From The Streets of Baghdad
The Washington Post is reporting that U.S. occupation authorities have allowed scores of Baath members to reclaim jobs including some of the most senior positions inside such ministries as trade, industry, oil, irrigation, health and education.
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As President Bush Names a New Ruler of Iraq, Humanitarian Groups Say the U.S. Is More Concerned with Building An Administration Than with the Health and Well-Being of the People
Once again, Iraq has a new ruler.
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Iraqi Civilians Sue General Tommy Franks for War Crimes
As the Bush administration gives the leadership in occupied Iraq a face lift, Iraqi civilians are preparing to sue Gen. Tommy Franks and other U.S. military officials for war crimes in Iraq.
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Survivors of the Worst Industrial Accident in World History to Confront Dow Chemical at Shareholder’s Meeting: Over 20,000 People Were Killed in Bhopal, India
Tomorrow, the survivors of the worst industrial accident in world history will confront the company responsible at its annual shareholders’ meeting.
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U.S. Is Buying Data On Foreign Citizens–and ChoicePoint Is Selling It
Governments across Latin America have launched investigations after it has been revealed that a US company is obtaining personal information on millions of citizens in the region and selling it to the Bush administration.
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Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader Criticizes President Bush’s Proposed $550 Billion Tax Cut
As President Bush pushes for a $550 billion tax cut, 2000 Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader discusses his view of the economy.
