Flashpoints

Flashpoints – May 6, 2005

On their Morning Edition show, NPR censors the killing of two Palestinian kids, we’ll have a follow-up report on the killings and look at the recent arrests of Pentagon officials releasing secret documents to American-Israeli lobby group AIPAC; also, the US military continues their torture cover-up with the dismissal of charges against Lynndie England; a … Continued


Race With History

Race with History – May 2, 2005

When the U.S. first faced the question of what role millions of free African-Americans should play in society, the news press was itself in transition. The popular "penny-press" was beginning to replace newspapers that were connected to political parties. The change would bring new standards to the news media. As journalism became a distinct profession, … Continued


Free Speech Radio News

Free Speech Radio News – April 26, 2005

Police Violence and Corruption Continues in Brazil Demonstrators Stand against Bush’s Plan for Social Security Asia-Africa Summit Closes Argentineans Targeted for Deportation in South Florida 19th Anniversary of Chernobyl as Convention on Nuclear Safety Closes Mumia Abu Jamal Commentary: Journalists Covering the War in Iraq Part 2