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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Tuesday, December 7, 2004
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U.S. Consulate Attacked in Saudi Arabia
In the first large-scale attack in Saudi Arabia in six months, gunmen stormed the US consulate in Jeddah leaving at least nine people dead. We speak with political science professor and author As’ad Abukhalil. [includes rush transcript]
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Bernard Kerik: "Political Criticism is Our Enemy’s Best Friend"
We take a look at Bernard Kerik, the man President Bush nominated to replace Tom Ridge as Homeland Security chief: From overseeing security for the Saudi royal family to Giuliani Partners consultant to New York police commissioner to Homeland Security Chief. [includes rush transcript]
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Should Local Governments Be Allowed to Provide Broadband Access? A Debate on Community vs. Private Internet Service
Local municipalities across the country are looking to community-owned broadband wireless access as a cost-effective way to bring affordable broadband into their areas, sparking a battle with cable and telephone providers. We host a debate on community vs. private Internet access. [includes rush transcript]
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Soldiers Prevented From Returning Home Sue Over "Stop-Loss" Policy As Others Forced Out of Military Sue Over "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" Policy
Eight soldiers stationed in Iraq and Kuwait are filing a lawsuit against the Army’s stop-loss policy while 12 former soldiers forced out of the military are filing a lawsuit against the Pentagon’s "don’t ask, don’t tell" policy. [includes rush transcript]
