Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – September 9, 2014

It’s Not Just Ray Rice: Dave Zirin on the NFL’s History of Condoning Domestic Abuse; University of Illinois Urged to Reinstate Professor Steven Salaita, Critic of Israeli War in Gaza; The Climate Change Defense? Citing Global Warming, DA Drops Charges Against Anti-Coal Activists. HeadlinesSeptember 9, 2014     U.N.: Greenhouse Gas Levels Reach Record High    Report: … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – September 8, 2014

“U.S. Militarism Brings Chaos”: As Obama Plans a War on ISIS, a Call for a Middle East-Led Response; Think Tanks as Lobbyists: Exposé Shows U.S. Groups Receive Millions to Push Foreign Nations’ Agendas; Big Tobacco’s Child Workers: Young Laborers Endure Health Risks, Harsh Conditions on U.S. Farms. HeadlinesSeptember 8, 2014     Obama Delays Executive Action … Continued


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Democracy Now! – September 5, 2014

Ukraine Ceasefire Takes Hold, but an Expanding NATO on Russia’s Borders Raises Threat of Nuclear War; Profit over Safety: BP Faces Billions in Fines for “Grossly Negligent” Role in 2010 Gulf Oil Spill; Hundreds Arrested as Growing Fast-Food Workers’ Movement Strikes for Living Wage, Unionization. HeadlinesSeptember 5, 2014     Over 400 Arrested in National Fast-Food … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – September 4, 2014

A Victory over Justice System’s Failure: Wrongly Convicted Brothers Freed After 31 Years in Prison; New York Candidates Zephyr Teachout, Randy Credico, Tim Wu on Challenging Cuomo & Money in Politics. HeadlinesSeptember 4, 2014     Obama Blames Russia for Ukraine Violence Ahead of NATO Summit    Obama: U.S. Aims to “Degrade and Destroy” Islamic State    Biden: … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – September 3, 2014

Fmr. U.S. Ambassador: To Resolve Ukraine Crisis, Address Internal Divisions & Russian Fears of NATO; Behind Heated Rhetoric, Eastern Ukraine Faces Grave Humanitarian Crisis as Over 1 Million Displaced; Steven Sotloff Beheaded by ISIS, Becoming 70th Journalist Killed Covering Syria Conflict; Journalist: Indiscriminate Bombing of Civilians by Iraqi Gov’t Has Helped ISIS Recruit Supporters. HeadlinesSeptember … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – September 2, 2014

Women’s Health over Politics: Courts Block Laws Threatening Abortion Clinics in Texas, Louisiana; As Jury Takes Up Blackwater Massacre in Nisoor Square, a Grieving Iraqi Father Recalls Son’s Death; Hong Kong “Occupy Central” Protests Call for Political Freedom after China Rejects Open Elections. HeadlinesSeptember 2, 2014     Ukraine Rejects Russia Ceasefire Call, Accuses Moscow of … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – August 29, 2014

Heralding a National Trend? Enrollment Surges as NYC Begins Full-Day Prekindergarten for 50,000 Kids; Ukraine Crisis Escalates as Russian Forces Cross Border, NATO Moves to Expand in Region; Could U.S. Airstrikes in Syria and Iraq Weaken Islamic State — or Win Them More Recruits? As 145 Arrested in White House Protest, Rep. Luis Gutiérrez Urges … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – August 28, 2014

As Obama Settles on Nonbinding Treaty, “Only a Big Movement” Can Take on Global Warming; Tax Dodging Whopper? Burger King Moves to Canada After Merger with Tim Hortons; The Biggest Tax Scam Ever: How Corporate America Parks Profits Overseas, Avoiding Billions in Taxes; After Police Abuses Caught on Video, a New Guide Teaches How to … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – August 27, 2014

“The Damage is Beyond Imagination in Gaza”: Journalist Mohammed Omer on Ceasefire Deal & Rebuilding; NSA Creates Google-Like Search Engine to Help Other Agencies Access Collected Phone, Email Records; Is Ferguson Feeding on the Poor? City Disproportionately Stops, Charges and Fines People of Color. HeadlinesAugust 27, 2014     Ceasefire Ends 50-Day Israeli Assault of Gaza    … Continued