Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! (9 am) – May 28, 2008

Dr. Paul Farmer Challenges Profit-Driven Medical System While Bringing Healthcare to Poor Communities Worldwide. Today’s Headlines     * Nepal to Abolish Monarchy, Declare Republic    * PTSD Rises 46% Among US Troops    * Ex-Press Secretary: White House Manipulated Public on Iraq    * Grand Jury Hears Iraqi Witnesses in Blackwater Case    * 20 Burmese Arrested Protesting Suu … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! (9 am) – May 27, 2008

The "Golden Voice of the Great Southwest": Legendary Folk Musician, Activist Utah Phillips, 1935-2008. Headlines     * IAEA Criticizes Iran on Nuclear Disclosure    * Carter: Israel Has 150 Nukes    * Pentagon, House to Investigate Propaganda Program    * Top Military Commander Warns Troops on Political Speech    * Officers Won’t Be Charged in Marine Killings of Afghan … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! (9 am) – May 23, 2008

Johns Hopkins University Responds to Allegations Toxic Sludge Tested as Lead Poisoning Fix in Poor Black Neighborhoods; Juan Gonzalez on the Puerto Rico Primaries and a NYC Middle School’s Student Uprising Against Standardized Testing; "War, Inc.": John Cusack’s New Film Satirizes the Corruption, Profiteering and Hubris Behind the Iraq War. Headlines     * Senate OKs … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! (9 am) – May 20, 2008

US Skips International Conference to Ban Cluster Bombs; As US Threatens Iran Over Enriching Uranium, Bush Promises to Give Enriched Uranium to Saudi Arabia; "A Jihad for Love": New Film Explores Challenges Facing Gay Muslims Worldwide; "Meet Gus Puryear: Bush’s Latest Villainous Nominee for a Lifetime Judgeship". Headlines     * Sen. Obama Projected to Win … Continued