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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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- Rep. Alan Grayson’s “Medicare You Can Buy Into Act” Attracts 50 Co-Sponsors
- Report: Petraeus Warns Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mullen that Israel Is Jeopardizing US Security Interests
- Federal Probe into Post-Katrina Shootings by Police Widens
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Allan Nairn: Obama Administration Mulls Ending Training Ban on Atrocity-Linked Indonesian Special Forces Unit
Tune in on Friday for a special report from investigative journalist Allan Nairn on the White House’s proposal to lift a ban on U.S. training of a controversial elite Indonesian military unit known as Kopassus. The special forces unit has been linked to scores of human rights abuses in East Timor, Aceh, Papua, and Java since its formation in the 1950s. We reached Allan in Indonesia on Thursday afternoon. The entire interview can be heard online here.
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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.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Headlines
- Democratic Race Enters New Phase with Focus on Penn. Primary
- President Bush Endorses Sen. John McCain
- Report: Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Worst Since 1967
- Obama & Clinton Express Support for Israel’s Actions in Gaza
- Suspected Shiite Death Squad Leaders Acquitted
- OAS Accuses Colombia of Violating Ecuador’s Sovereignty
- Gates: US “Very Supportive” of Colombia’s Anti-FARC Efforts
- Housing Market in Deepest Downswing Since Depression
- FBI Admits Improper Use of National Security Letters in 2006
- Rising Food Prices Forces Cuts in Food Aid
- Bipartisan Senators Push to Block Media Ownership Rules
- Explosion Reported at Armed Recruiting Station in Times Square
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FCC Launches Probe of Alabama TV Station Accused of Censoring a 60 Minutes Expose on the GOP’s Prosecution of Alabama’s Imprisoned Former Gov. Don Siegelman
Last month, 60 Minutes exposed new details on how Karl Rove and the Bush administration may have unjustly targeted Siegelman for political reasons. However, viewers of CBS affiliate WHNT in northern Alabama saw nothing but a black screen during most of the segment. We speak to Scott Horton about the case and his new article in Harper’s, “Vote Machine: How the Republicans Hacked the Justice Department.” [includes rush transcript]
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The FCC & Censorship: Legendary Media Activist Everett Parker on the Revocation of WLBT’s TV License in the 1960s for Shutting Out Voices of the Civil Rights Movement
As the FCC begins its investigation of WHNT in Alabama, we take a look at the only time a TV station had its license revoked for failing to serve the public interest. The station, WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi, first came under scrutiny by the Office of Communication of the United Church of Christ. The Office was founded and headed up by media activist Everett Parker. [includes rush transcript]
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Retired Military Generals Criticize President Bush for Preparing to Veto Anti-Torture Bill
The former Chief Judge of the US Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Brigadier General James Cullen, and Marine Maj. Gen. Fred Haynes discuss their opposition to torture and why they feel the use of torture threatens national security. Last month, they joined forty other retired US military leaders to urge the Senate to approve the torture ban. [includes rush transcript]
