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Democracy Now! – July 12, 2012

On Woody Guthrie’s Centennial, Celebrating the Life, Politics & Music of the “Dust Bowl Troubadour” HeadlinesJuly 12, 2012     Romney Booed During NAACP Address    House GOP Votes to Repeal Obamacare    Syria Sees 1st Diplomatic Defection    U.S., Allies Propose New Syria Sanctions    Syrian Diplomat: Sanctions Could Derail Peace Plan    Spain: Thousands Protest New Austerity Measures    Scores … Continued


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Democracy Now! – July 11, 2012

As Romney Evades on Tax Returns, New Report Reveals Loopholes, Offshore Havens Behind His Fortune; Corporate Exodus Continues From ALEC as Secretive Right-Wing Group’s Policies Come to Light;l Are Israeli Settlements Legal? Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah vs. Commentary’s Jonathan Tobin. HeadlinesJuly 11, 2012     Austerity Protests Erupt in Spain After Bailout Forces Cuts    Egyptian Court … Continued


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Democracy Now! – July 10, 2012

Rep. John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon, on the Struggle to Win–and Now Protect–Voting Rights in U.S. HeadlinesJuly 10, 2012     Obama: Extend Tax Cut for Earners Under $250,000    U.S. Breaks New Heat Records in 2012    Annan, Assad Hold New Talks in Damascus    ICC Sentences Ex-Congolese Rebel Leader to 14 Years    Bahraini Activist Sentenced to 3 … Continued


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Democracy Now! – July 9, 2012

Syrian Opposition Spokesperson: Any Transition Deal Should Entail Assad’s Prosecution for War Crimes; Texas, Justice Dept. Square Off Over Voter ID Law As Part of Dispute That Could Decide 2012 Election; Oakland City Council Seeks to Cut Goldman Sachs Ties After Bank Profits From Lowered Interest Rates. HeadlinesJuly 9, 2012     Record Heat Wave Blamed … Continued


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Democracy Now! – July 3, 2012

“This Is Just the Beginning”: Forest Fires, Deadly Storms, Record Heat Reveal a Changed Climate; Climate Disasters’ Toll Worsened by Sustained Attacks on Public Sector, Science and Regulation; Will U.S., the World’s Largest Arms Manufacturer, Back Landmark UN Arms Trade Treaty? HeadlinesJuly 3, 2012     25 Killed in Iraq Bombing After Bloodiest Month Since U.S. … Continued


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Democracy Now! – July 2, 2012

After Election, Mexico Poised for Return of PRI — And Continuation of Deadly U.S.-Fueled Drug War; Kenneth Chamberlain’s Family Files Suit After White Plains Police Evade Charges for Slaying, Slurs. HeadlinesJuly 2, 2012     PRI Candidate Claims Victory in Mexico Vote    Morsi Takes Oath of Office in Egypt    U.S. Drone Attack Kills 8 in Pakistan    … Continued