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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Thursday, March 6, 2008
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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]
