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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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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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]
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- Death Toll, Internally Displaced Up 100% in Iraq
- Number of Prisoners Rises 50% During Iraq “Surge”
- Maliki Criticizes Clinton, Levin for Ouster Calls
- National Guard Members Applaud Call for Iraq Withdrawal
- Military Lawyers Warn Bush Rules Could Sanction Torture
- Database Flags 20,000 as Potential Terrorists
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Max Roach 1924-2007: Thousands Pay Tribute to the Legendary Jazz Drummer, Educator, Activist
Over 2,000 people gathered at Riverside Church in New York on Friday for the funeral of the legendary drummer, educator and activist Max Roach, who died on August 16 at the age of 83. He was credited with helping to revolutionize the sound of modern jazz and for playing a prominent role in the struggle for black liberation at home and in Africa. We speak with two men who have known Roach for decades: Amiri Baraka and Phil Schaap. [includes rush transript]
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"When Great Trees Fall, Rocks on Distant Hills Shudder"–Poet Maya Angelou Remembers Jazz Pioneer Max Roach
"[Max Roach] had the courage to love us," poet Maya Angelou said at Max Roach’s funeral at Riverside Church. "I’m glad to say we had him. We are bigger and better and stronger, because Max Roach was my brother." [includes rush transcript]
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"Max is the Highest, the Outtest, the Largest, the Greatest, the Fastest the Hippest"–Poet Amiri Baraka Eulogizes Jazz Legend Max Roach
Amiri Baraka–Max Roach’s biographer and acclaimed poet and playwright–delivered the eulogy at Roach’s funeral at Riverside Church. Baraka read the poem, "Digging Max," that he wrote for Roach’s 75th birthday. [includes rush transcript]
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"I Became a Comedian Because of Max Roach"–Bill Cosby Remembers His Favorite Jazz Drummer
Comedian Bill Cosby paid tribute to Max Roach at his funeral on Friday. "Why I became a comedian is because of Max Roach," Cosby said. "I wanted to be a drummer." [includes rush transcript]
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"I Have Seen Him at Work Moving in the Bloodstream of his People"–Poet Sonia Sanchez Remembers Max Roach
Poet and activist Sonia Sanchez, a leading figure in the Black Arts movement, paid tribute to Max Roach at his funeral in Riverside Church on Friday. [includes rush transcript]
