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Broadcast Exclusive: Abu Ghraib Whistleblower Samuel Provance Speaks Out on Torture and Cover-Up. Headlines * Bush, Dems Agree on Economic Stimulus Deal * Egypt Cracks Down on Palestinian Border-Crossing * 10 Killed in Lebanon Bombing * U.S. Pushes Iraq on Extending Troop, Contractor Immunity * Admin Not “Prepared to Address” Contractor Dependence * Kucinich … Continued
Tens of Thousands of Palestinians Seeking Basic Supplies Flood Egypt for Second Day; Where Do the Presidential Contenders Stand on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?; 935 Lies (and Counting): Study Documents Bush Admin’s False Statements Preceding Iraq War; Curveball: Reporter Bob Drogin on "Spies, Lies, and the Con Man Who Caused a War". Headlines * Palestinians … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
Breaking the Sound Barrier: Democracy Now! Re-Hosts NBC Las Vegas Debate to Include Kucinich After NBC Wins Appeal to Exclude Him. Headlines * Romney Wins Michigan Primary * Huckabee: Amend Consitution in “God’s Standards” * 19 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza * Sri Lanka Bombing Prompts Fears of Violent Outbreak * 3 … Continued
Bush Visits Saudi Arabia as U.S. Plans Sale of 900 Missiles to KingdomEXCLUSIVE…Brother of Jailed Cameraman Sami Al-Haj Says Continued Gitmo Imprisonment Part of U.S. "Political Operation Against Al Jazeera"Race, Politics, Dr. King and the Primaries in South Carolina Today’s Headlines * Bush Pushes New Saudi Arms Deal During Visit to Kingdom * Saudi … Continued
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
