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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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, May 2, 2006
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Headlines
- Over 1.5 Million March in MayDay Immigration Protests
- Evo Morales Moves to Nationalize Bolivia’s Gas Fields
- Marcos Marches in May Day Protest in Mexico
- Colin: Powell: I Warned Rumsfeld About Iraq War Plan
- Bush: Iraq At A Turning Point (Again)
- Ex-DHS Watchdog Faced Pressure Ahead of 2004 Election
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Over 1.5 Million March for Immigrant Rights in One of Largest Days of Protest in U.S. History
Over 1.5 million people took part in May Day demonstrations to support immigrant rights in one of the largest days of protest in the country’s history. Across the nation immigrants refused to go to work or school in what was dubbed "A Day Without Immigrants." Major demonstrations were held in dozens of cities across the country. We hear some of the voices that spoke at rallies on the historic day. [includes rush transcript]
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Juan Gonzalez: On Streets of New York, Solidarity Reigns
Democracy Now! co-host Juan Gonzalez reads from his column in the New York Daily News. He writes, "This movement is already a backlash–against decades of anti-immigrant scapegoating and hysteria in Washington. Congress ignores this cry for recognition at our country’s peril."
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The Meaning of the May Day Marches and the Future of the Immigrant Rights Movement
On the heels of what is being called the largest day of protest in U.S. history, where does the immigrant rights movement go from here? We discuss the significance of the May Day marches and the future of the movement with two organizers. [includes rush transcript]
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Are U.S. Trade Policies & NAFTA Causing An Influx of Undocumented Workers in U.S.?
Longtime labor journalist David Bacon examines the negative impact Washington’s trade policies have had on Mexico and the rest of Latin America. Bacon speaks to us from Los Angeles where he attended Monday’s massive protests for immigration rights. [includes rush transcript]
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Puerto Rico Imposes Partial Government Shutdown Amid Financial Crisis
In Puerto Rico, the government ran out of money on Monday and was forced to impose a partial public sector-shutdown. The island’s 1,600 state schools have been shut and nearly 100,000 government workers have been temporarily left without jobs. We go to Puerto Rico to speak with political commentator and analyst, Luis Davila Colon. [includes rush transcript]
