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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
- Headlines
- Federal Probe into Post-Katrina Shootings by Police Widens
- Report: Petraeus Warns Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mullen that Israel Is Jeopardizing US Security Interests
- Rep. Alan Grayson’s “Medicare You Can Buy Into Act” Attracts 50 Co-Sponsors
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
- Headlines
- Charles Bowden on “The War Next Door”
- Dem Leadership in Final Push on Healthcare Reform, House Considers Passing Bill Without Direct Vote
- Federal Panel Finds NY Dept. of Education Discriminated Against Arabic School Principal
Monday, March 15, 2010
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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.
Filed under Weekly Column
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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.
Filed under D.N. in the News
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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.
Filed under Weekly Column
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Cracking Down on Fracking
Mike Markham of Colorado has an explosive problem: His tap water catches fire.
Filed under Weekly Column
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Catch Amy Goodman on C-SPAN2’s Book TV this Saturday for Howard Zinn Tribute.
Tune in to C-SPAN2’s Book TV on Saturday, February 27th at 1pm ET and midnight for a tribute to historian Howard Zinn with Ralph Nader, Amy Goodman, Marian Wright Edelman and Bernice Johnson Reagon and many others.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Headlines
- Bush Takes “Full Responsibility” For Katrina Response
- Annan Repeats Blockade Call, Foresees Increased Peacekeeping Force
- Lebanon Surveys Environmental Damage From Oil Spill
- 3 More Suspects Charged in British Airliner Plot
- Bush Admin Funneling Millions Into Chavez Opposition Groups
- Palestinian Workers Protest Unpaid Wages
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Congressmember Murtha: “I’m Disappointed” by Hillary Clinton’s Refusal to Endorse Troop Withdrawal Plan
Democracy Now! interviews Congressmember John Murtha (D–PA) about his position on the Iraq war, the Haditha massacre and Sen. Hillary Clinton’s refusal to endorse his troop withdrawal plan. On Clinton, Murtha says, "I’m disappointed. I’m not sure why that’s happened…I don’t know what the reason is she’s decided not to endorse my position. [includes rush transcript]
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Congressmember Weiner Gets It Wrong On Palestinian Group He Tried To Bar From U.S.
Democracy Now! interviews Congressmember Anthony Weiner (D–NY) about his attempt to bar the Palestinian delegation at the United Nations. In May, Weiner infamously stated the delegation “should start packing their little Palestinian terrorist bags.” Weiner says Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas does not represent the PLO and that the group is listed as a terrorist organization by the US State Department. Author and Professor Norman Finkelstein says he’s wrong on both counts. [includes rush transcript]
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Lebanon Considers Suing Israel for War Crimes
The Lebanese government is considering possible legal procedures to sue Israel for war crimes and crimes against humanity. We speak with Lebanese parliament member Ghassan Moukheiber who is leading the charge in the case. Moukheiber is an attorney and a member of Lebanon’s parliamentary human rights committee. [includes rush transcript]
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“We Don’t Want War”–Leading Iranian Dissident and Former Political Prisoner Akbar Ganji
Renowned Iranian investigative journalist and dissident Akbar Ganji discusses why he recently declined an invitation to the meet with President Bush in the White House. Recently released from prison, Ganji discusses human rights abuses in Iran, the nuclear issue and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s rise to power. [includes rush transcript]
