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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Friday, February 15, 2008
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Headlines
- Defying Bush, House Dems Let Surveillance Law Expire
- White House Aides Cited for Contempt of Congress
- 7 Dead, 15 Wounded in Illinois School Shooting
- Obama Gets Union Backing
- Clinton Declared Winner of New Mexico Caucus
- Romney Endorses Ex-Rival McCain in GOP Race
- Pentagon to Shoot Down Spy Satellite
- Hezbollah Leader Threatens “Open War” on Israel
- Venezuelan Minister: ExxonMobil Practicing “Judicial Terrorism”
- Bolivia Accepts U.S. Explanation on Spy Incident
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East Timor Braces for Potential Crisis Following Assassination Attempt on President Jose Ramos-Horta
Timorese U.S. envoy Constancio Pinto and veteran journalist Allan Nairn join us to talk about the latest crisis in East Timor. President Jose Ramos-Horta is recovering from gunshot wounds following an attempt on his life. The situation on the ground has remained calm, but East Timor’s complex internal conflicts remain unresolved, opening the door to future turmoil. [includes rush transcript]
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On Tenth Anniversary of V-Day, Vagina Monologues Playwright Eve Ensler Focuses on Violence Against Women in New Orleans and Gulf South
Playwright and activist Eve Ensler discusses the ten-year anniversary of the first benefit performance of her award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues, to spread awareness about violence against women and girls. Every year, "V-Day" has focused on women’s struggles from a different part of the world. This year the focus is on the women of the Gulf South, with a major event planned in New Orleans on April 11th and 12th. [includes rush transcript]
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SEIU Members Face Off in Dispute Over Leadership, Direction of One of Nation’s Largest Unions
A major battle is brewing within the Service Employees International Union, one of the country’s largest unions with 1.9 million members. Last week, executive committee member Sal Rosselli resigned in a blistering letter accusing union president Andy Stern of expanding his powers at members’ expense. We host a debate between Rosselli and another executive board member, Dave Regan. [includes rush transcript]
