Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 23, 2008

Economics Journalist Robert Kuttner on the "Most Serious Financial Crisis Since the Great Depression": "This is the Result of Rightwing Ideology and the Political Power of Wall Street"Corporations Reaping Millions As Congo Suffers Deadliest Conflict Since World War II Today’s Headlines     * Palestinians Flood Egypt for Supplies After Militants Destroy Border Wall    * Congo … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 22, 2008

As Gaza Plunges into Darkness, Israeli and Palestinian Fighters-Turned-Peace-Activists Speak Out."An Opportunity to Look at Ourselves and Reorder Our Priorities" – Legendary Activist Grace Lee Boggs on the Ailing Economy, the Legacy of Dr. King and the 2008 Race. Today’s Headlines     * World Stock Prices Plummet Amid Fears of Global Recession    * Economist: U.S. … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 21, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 1929-1968     * Headlines    * As Gaza Plunges into Darkness, Israeli and Palestinian Fighters-Turned-Peace-Activists Speak Out    * “An Opportunity to Look at Ourselves and Reorder Our Priorities”–Legendary Activist Grace Lee Boggs on the Ailing Economy, the Legacy of Dr. King and the 2008 Race


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 18, 2008

Kenyan Opposition to End Demonstrations, Launch Economic Boycott"Free Lunch: How The Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves At Government Expense (And Stick You With the Bill)" Today’s Headlines     * Israel Completely Seals Gaza Border, Blocking Humanitarian Aid    * U.S. Attack Kills 2 Iraqi Women    * U.S. Commander in Iraq Sees “Five to Ten Year” Stay    * … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 17, 2008

Showdown in Nevada: Unions Face Off Over Casino Caucus Sites.Unemployment, Foreclosure, Deunionization: A Look at the State of the Economy and Organized Labor in Michigan.Report: Subprime Mortgage Crisis Causing African Americans to Experience Greatest Loss of Wealth in Modern U.S. History.Romney’s Bain Capital Profited Through Offshore Tax Havens, Closing U.S. Factories, Laying Off Workers. Headlines … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 14, 2008

Race and Gender in Presidential Politics: A Debate Between Gloria Steinem and Melissa Harris-Lacewell.CACI Awarded Millions in New Gvt. Contracts Despite Being Accused of Widespread Abuse in Lawsuit Brought By 256 Prisoners Held in Iraqi Jails. Today’s Headlines     * Bush: Iran is World’s Leading State Sponsor of Terror    * Iran Agrees to Answer Questions … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 11, 2008

Gareth Porter: Official Version of U.S.-Iranian Naval Incident Starts to UnravelOn its Sixth Anniversary, Calls Resound Worldwide for Closure of Guantanamo Bay PrisonGuantanamo: A Look Back at Six Years of Imprisonment, Torture and SuicideWriters’ Strike Continues in Third Month of Impasse Over Internet Content Headlines     * Bush Calls for Palestinian State, But Backs Israeli … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 10, 2008

FBI Issues Subpoenas in Investigation of Machetero Puerto Rican Independence GroupSupreme Court Considers Voter ID Law that Could Disenfranchise Thousands of Poor and Minority VotersWill Your Vote Be Counted in 2008? Electronic Voting Machines and the Privatization of ElectionsStudy: Of Over 2,000 Sunday Talk Show Questions to Candidates, Only Three on Global Warming Headlines     … Continued