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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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, August 30, 2006
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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]
