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Democracy Now! – January 27, 2011

Guardian Journalist Arrested and Beaten Alongside Protesters in Egypt, Secretly Records Ordeal; Guardian Reporter Jack Shenker on Egypt Protests: “Fear Barrier Seems to Have Been Broken;” Egyptian American Activist: Hillary Clinton Forgets to Mention Tear Gas, Tanks, Concussion Grenades Used Against Egyptian Protesters Are Made in the U.S.; From Tucson to Virginia Tech: Shooting Survivor … Continued


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Democracy Now! – January 26, 2011

Obama Calls for Spending Freeze Lowering Corporate Taxes in State of the Union; Consumer Advocate Joan Claybrook and Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson Respond to State of the Union; Dr. Atul Gawande Compares Obama’s “Frustrating” Record on Healthcare Reform and LBJ’s Leadership in Passing Medicare; Harry Belafonte on Obama: “He Plays the Game … Continued


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Democracy Now! – January 25, 2011

Do You Know the Full Story Behind the Infamous McDonald’s Coffee Case and How Corporations Used it to Promote Tort Reform?; “Hot Coffee” Film Explores How Corporations Are Spending Millions and Spinning the Story to Alter Our Nation’s Civil Justice System; “Hot Coffee” Documents Chamber of Commerce Campaign to Unseat Judges Opposed to “Tort Reform;” … Continued


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Democracy Now! – January 24, 2011

Rashid Khalidi: Leaked “Palestine Papers” Underscore Weakness of Palestinian Authority, Rejectionism of Israel and U.S.; “The Black Power Mixtape”–Danny Glover Discusses New Doc Featuring Rare Archival Footage of Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael. Today’s Headlines     * Attorney: Manning Abuse Worsens; 2 Visitors Detained at Base    * Fmr. Chicago Police Commander Sentenced to … Continued


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Democracy Now! – January 20, 2011

China, Human Rights and the Role of Washington: A Debate; Has Obama Assumed the Position of Salesman-in-Chief to China?;Fifty Years After Eisenhower’s Farewell Address, A Look at “Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex.” Today’s Headlines     * Loughner Indicted on New Charges; Details of Shooting Video Released    * Giffords … Continued


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Democracy Now! – January 19, 2011

Did Baby Doc Duvalier Return to Haiti to Pressure Préval in the Election?; Gaza Doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish Two Years After Israeli Attack that Killed 3 Daughters & Niece: “As Long as I am Breathing, They are with Me. I Will Never Forget.” Today’s Headlines     * House-Controlled GOP to Vote on Healthcare Repeal    * Chinese … Continued