Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 3, 2013

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: As Morsi-Army Showdown Grips Egypt, Protesters Reject Authoritarian Rule; Novelist Ahdaf Soueif: By Ignoring Egypt’s Majority, Morsi Begat the Uprising Against His Rule; Failure to Stop Doubling of Student Loan Rates Sparks Call to Tackle “Systemic” Debt Crisis. HeadlinesJuly 3, 2013     Morsi Rejects Army Ultimatum as Deadline Nears    U.S. Drone Strike … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 2, 2013

WikiLeaks Blasts U.S. for Leaving Snowden “Stateless” as NSA Leaker Withdraws Asylum Bid in Russia; Obama Admin Faces Diplomatic Uproar as Massive Surveillance of EU Governments, Citizens Exposed; U.S.-Backed Chadian Dictator Hissène Habré Faces War Crimes Trial in Historic Win for His Victims. HeadlinesJuly 2, 2013     Egyptian Military Gives President Morsi 48-Hour Ultimatum    Afghanistan: … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 1, 2013

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Millions Protesting Morsi Show Egyptian Revolution Still Going Strong; Was Benghazi Killing of Ambassador Stevens, 3 Others “Blowback” for Secret U.S. Assassinations? HeadlinesJuly 1, 2013     Millions Protest in Egypt for Morsi’s Resignation    NSA Leaks: U.S. Spied on European Union, Embassies    NSA Spying Targets European Countries    Correa Says Snowden’s Fate in Russian … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – June 28, 2013

At Zimmerman Murder Trial, Defense Tries to Discredit Friend Who Heard Trayvon Martin’s Final Pleas; Senate Bill Creates Path for Undocumented Immigrants, But at Cost of Radically Militarized Border; Horace Campbell: Obama Takes “Imperial Tour” of Africa As World Honors Ailing Mandela. HeadlinesJune 28, 2013     Senate Approves Landmark Immigration Bill After Border Amendment Draws … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – June 27, 2013

LGBT Movement Wins Defeat of DOMA & Prop 8, Fueling Momentum for Next Steps in Fight for Equality; The New Black: Documentary Film Explores Divisions in African-American Community Over LGBT Rights; The People’s Filibuster: Texas Governor Revives Anti-Abortion Bill Defeated by Protesters, Lawmakers. HeadlinesJune 27, 2013     Supreme Court Advances Marriage Equality with Rulings Against … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – June 26, 2013

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act, Sparking Fears of Rollback for Minorities Long After Jim Crow; Texas Showdown: Anti-Abortion Bill Fails After Protesters Fill Capitol to Cheer Marathon Filibuster; Obama’s Climate Plan: A Historic Turning Point or Too Reliant on Oil, Coal, Natural Gas? HeadlinesJune 26, 2013     Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Section of … Continued