Greece rejects austerity with a landslide vote of 61% against the structural adjustment proposals advanced by its creditors. But, where does that leave negotiations? As high-level meetings kick off across Europe, there’s one regular who won’t be attending: Greek Finance Minister Yanis Veroufakis. He tendered his resignation shortly after winning the referendum, suggesting it might … Continued
Greek voters just rejected an austerity proposal from their government’s creditors by a landslide 61% vote. The day after the election, financial markets are in turmoil, and high-level meetings are kicking off across Europe, but there’s one regular who won’t be attending. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Veroufakis resigned shortly after his position won the … Continued
Greek Voters Overwhelmingly Reject More Austerity in Bailout Referendum and Bree Newsome: As SC Lawmakers Debate Removing Confederate Flag, Meet the Activist Who Took It Down
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This episode features music from a duo based out of Montreal, Quebec who go by the name Manners, FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks), Brooklyn’s Roman A Clef, Sweden’s Linus Lutti a.k.a. Little Children, electronic artist Teen Daze. Omaha’s four-piece Twinsmith, musical duo Sun Bazel who I highly recommend checking out their S/T album on Bandcamp, … Continued
Join Nurse Rona on Monday July 6th from 2-3PM on “About Health” We will discuss some simple things you can do to prevent and treat serious health emergencies such as Heat Stroke, Dehydration, and Drowning. With summer here, it’s a good idea to hone our first aid skills, and review some lifesaving measures. Joining me will be Ashanti … Continued
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We talk with acclaimed Haitian-American novelist, Edwidge Danticat, about her latest book Claire of the Sea Light, as well as the ethnic purging currently taking place in the Dominican Republic.
Greek Debt Crisis Greek voters are under tremendous pressure as they gear up for this Sunday’s referendum. They’ll choose whether or not to accept another bailout deal from the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the IMF. The deal would give Greece more money, but demands deeper austerity measures – cuts to pensions and … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We bring you an update on Cuba. Also, we’ll feature an exclusive report on the mass chaos and violence at the border between Haiti and the Dominican republic, as the DR continues to force some 250,000 long time residents of Haitian decent out of the country. Also California Governor, Jerry Brown gives … Continued
“A New Chapter”: After Half a Century, U.S. and Cuba Unveil Reopening of Embassies & Restored Ties; As France Suspends Soldiers for Child Sexual Abuse, Will UN Tackle Impunity for Western Peacekeepers? As Black Churches Burn Across the South, Are White Supremacist Attacks Continuing After Charleston?
“A New Chapter”: After Half a Century, U.S. and Cuba Unveil Reopening of Embassies & Restored Ties; As France Suspends Soldiers for Child Sexual Abuse, Will UN Tackle Impunity for Western Peacekeepers? As Black Churches Burn Across the South, Are White Supremacist Attacks Continuing After Charleston?
