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Allan Nairn: Obama Administration Mulls Ending Training Ban on Atrocity-Linked Indonesian Special Forces Unit

Tune in on Friday for a special report from investigative journalist Allan Nairn on the White House’s proposal to lift a ban on U.S. training of a controversial elite Indonesian military unit known as Kopassus. The special forces unit has been linked to scores of human rights abuses in East Timor, Aceh, Papua, and Java since its formation in the 1950s. We reached Allan in Indonesia on Thursday afternoon. The entire interview can be heard online here.

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NYC’s Jihad Against Debbie Almontaser

Debbie Almontaser has won a victory in her battle against discrimination. She was the founding principal of the first Arabic-language public school in the United States, until a campaign of hate forced her out.

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Rachel Corrie’s (Posthumous) Day in Court

An unusual trial begins in Israel this week, and people around the world will be watching closely. It involves the tragic death of a 23-year-old American student named Rachel Corrie. On March 16, 2003, she was crushed to death by an Israeli military bulldozer.

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Midwestern Towns Sue Manufacturer of Atrazine Weedkiller

Sixteen Midwestern towns and cities have sued the manufacturer of a popular weedkiller over drinking water contamination. Atrazine has been banned in the European Union since 2004 but here in the United States about 80 million pounds of Atrazine is used each year. A recent study found that the weedkillers can turn male frogs into females.
See our earlier segment on Atrazine and the EPA

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Part II: Leading Education Scholar Diane Ravitch on "The Death and Life of the Great American School System"

Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez interviewed Diane Ravitch in the Democracy Now! studios last week. You can see Part One of their conversation here. After the broadcast, they continued the conversation.

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WATCH: Is the Medium the Message? Corporatization of the Media

The Huffington Post’s Kimberly Butler interviewed Amy Goodman and others in this two part online video series.
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Domestic Violence: A Pre-Existing Condition?

March is Women’s History Month, recognizing women’s central role in society. Unfortunately, violence against women is epidemic in the United States and around the world.

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Cracking Down on Fracking

Mike Markham of Colorado has an explosive problem: His tap water catches fire.

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Shout Heard Around the World: Nearly 1,000 Arrested in Series of RNC Protests

More than 950 people were arrested yesterday as thousands of activists carried out a series of direct actions and civil disobedience organized by the A31 Action Coalition at locations throughout New York City yesterday. We take a comprehensive look at the protests and the police tactics to quell them. [includes rush transcript]
Schwarzenegger Reaches Out to Fellow Immigrants to Vote Republican

We hear California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger speaking on the second night of the Republican National Convention in his national political debut. [includes rush transcript]
Medea Benjamin Dragged off RNC Floor for Unfurling “Pro-Life: Stop the Killing of Iraq” Banner

Peace activist and Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin was kicked off the floor of the Republican convention after she unfurled a pink banner that read “Pro-Life: Stop the Killing in Iraq.” [includes rush transcript]
First Lady, Bush Twins Address RNC

President Bush’s daughters, Barbara and Jenna in their national television debut and First Lady Laura Bush speak at the Republican convention last night. [includes rush transcript]
RNC Protesters Rush to Defend Johnny Cash Legacy

The Tennessee delegation to the Republican National Convention sparked protests by hosting an exclusive “celebration” of Johnny Cash at the auction house Sotheby’s. We hear a report from the streets. [includes rush transcript]
New York Protesters Hold “Fox News Shut-Up-A-Thon”

Members of Code Pink and others gathered in front of Fox’s corporate headquarters in midtown Manhattan to protest the network’s biased coverage. We speak with Robert Greenwald, producer and director of the documentary “Outfoxed” and Medea Benjamin who was arrested. [includes rush transcript]
NYT’s Paul Krugman on Bush’s Economic Record and the Media

We hear celebrated economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman discuss the media and the Bush administration’s economic record and tactics. [includes rush transcript]
GOP Delegates Mingle with Industry Lobbyists at Corporate-Sponsored Parties

We take a look at the hundreds of company-sponsored parties that Republican delegates are attending during the GOP convention. Pratap Chatterjee of CorpWatch files a report. [includes rush transcript]
Peter Stone on 527s, Rudy Giuliani and GOP Operative Ralph Reed

We speak with National Journal reporter Peter Stone on Section 527 organizations funding political ads in the Kerry-Bush race, Rudolph Giuliani and a preview of Republican operative Ralph Reed. [includes rush transcript]
Thousands of Unemployed Workers Form Three-Mile-Long Unemployment Line in Symbolic Protest

Thousands of unemployed workers gathered along Broadway, in a single file line, stretching some three miles in a symbolic protest that is being billed as the world’s largest unemployment line.