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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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, July 19, 2006
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Headlines
- Death Toll in Lebanon Reaches 300
- Israeli Ground Troops Inside Lebanon Fight With Hezbollah
- Israel Bombs Milk, Pharmaceutical Factories, Aid Convoys, Church
- Lebanon PM Accuses Israel of Committing Massacres
- Hezbollah Continues Missile Attacks On Israel
- U.S. OKs Israel Continuing Attack For Another Week
- More Headlines…
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Robert Fisk in Beirut: Israeli Assault on Lebanon Inflicting "Mass Punishment on a Whole People"
The Israeli attack on Lebanon has entered its second week and the death toll now stands at about 300, nearly all Lebanese civilians. We go to Beirut to speak with Robert Fisk, chief Middle East correspondent for the London Independent. Fisk discusses the assault on Lebanon, Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, the role of Syria and Iran in the crisis, embedded reporters in the Israeli military and more. [includes rush transcript]
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Protests Across U.S. and Around the World Call for End to Israel Bombardment of Lebanon
Protests were held around the world yesterday in response to Israel’s assault on Lebanon and Palestine. From San Francisco to Cairo, Montreal to Rome, tens of thousands took to the streets to call for an end to Israeli aggression in the Middle East. We go to Dearborn, Michigan to speak with the publisher of "The Arab American" newspaper. [includes rush transcript]
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One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern
Former Senator George McGovern turns 84 years-old today. Ridiculed by the press and scorned by his colleagues, the 1972 presidential candidate stood alone on the senate floor calling for an end to the Vietnam War. We play an excerpt of the documentary, "One Bright Shining Moment: The Forgotten Summer of George McGovern." [includes rush transcript]
