Sep 18 2008
September 19, 2008
We’ll discuss the results of recent primary elections in Israel and the woman who may be its next Prime Minister – my guest will be Uri Davis joining us live from Israel. And, Ani Zonneveld, co-founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, will join us to discuss her opposition to the same-sex marriage ban on this November’s California ballot. Plus, Congresswoman Jane Harmon will tell us about a bill she has authored to combat systemic rape …
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates yesterday during his visit to Afghanistan expressed regret at civilian deaths in a recent US air strike – and then used it to justify sending more troops to Afghanistan. On August 22nd, a US air strike killed 90 Afghan civilians, mostly women and children, according to on-the-ground reports. The US has …
Less than two months before the Presidential election, Vice Presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin faces an ethics investigation into her role in firing her state’s Public Safety Commissioner. Walt Monegan says he was terminated because he rebuffed intense pressure from the governor and her aides to dismiss Mike Wooten, a state trooper who was …
Last July we brought you the story of Troy Davis, a young black man who was set to be executed by the state of Georgia for the crime of killing a white police officer. Thirty nine year old Troy Davis, who claims he was innocent, was convicted solely on the testimony of witnesses. There …
The Federal Reserve yesterday stepped in to bail out insurance giant, American International Group Inc (AIG) in what is being characterized as the “most far-reaching intervention into the private sector ever†(AP). AIG is promised an $85 billion injection of taxpayer money in return for a nearly 80% stake and a and the right to …
Bolivian troops arrested the Governor of Pando yesterday in connection with a massacre of up to 30 people last week. Pando is a northern province in Bolivia. Its governor, Leopoldo Fernandez, has been accused of genocide after a paramilitary-led massacre took place on September 11th that killed between 15 and 30 supporters of President Evo …
A new study linking a toxin in plastics to heart disease and diabetes, confirms assertions that consumer advocates have been making for years. Bisphenol A or BPA is used widely in plastic food and beverage containers, including baby bottles and sippy cups, as well as to line the coating of food cans. Consumer safety organizations …
