Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 18, 2012

Bomber Strikes Syrian Regime in Damascus, Killing Assad’s Defense Minister, Brother-in-Law; As Senate GOP Blocks DISCLOSE Act, Top Donor Sheldon Adelson Probed for Bribery and Mob Ties; Romney Dogged by Questions on Bain Tenure, Tax Returns as Obama Deems Him “Outsourcer-in-Chief.” HeadlinesJuly 18, 2012     Syria: Suicide Attacks Kills Defense Minister, Assad’s Brother-in-Law    Stalemate Continues … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 17, 2012

Spying on Scientists: How the FDA Monitored Whistleblowers Who Raised Concerns over Radiatio; Twilight of the Elites: Chris Hayes on How the Powerful Rig the System, from Penn State to Wall St. HeadlinesJuly 17, 2012     Senate Probe Links HSBC to Money Laundering    Former Exec Says Ex-Barclays CEO Ordered Rate-Fixing    Obama: Romney Plan Would Ship … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! – July 16, 2012

“Fuel on the Fire”: Author Greg Muttit on Oil and Politics in Occupied Iraq, Arab Spring; Gar Alperovitz’s Green Party Keynote: We Are Laying Groundwork for the “Next Great Revolution” HeadlinesJuly 16, 2012     Red Cross Says Syria in “Civil War” as Fighting Spreads in Damascus    Annan in Russia as U.S. Calls for New Security … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

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


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

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 … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

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