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GUEST: Haneen Zoabi, originally from Nazareth, member of the political bureau of the Arab National Al-Tajamu’ party, lecturer at Mar Elias College in Ibillin, Palestine

President Bush visited Israel this week to mark the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Jewish nation – an event that Palestinians name Al Nakba, or the Catastrophe. Palestinian …

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GUEST: Robert Weil, author of Red Cat, White Cat: China and the Contradictions of ‘Market Socialism’

The death toll following Monday’s devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China could surpass 50,000. The Chinese government has already confirmed 19,500 deaths as troops and rescue workers continue to search for thousands buried under the rubble in the province …

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GUESTS: Pilar Tompkins, Co-Curator, Alice Bag, Musician, Diane Gamboa, Artist

“Vexing: Female Voices from East L.A. Punk,” is a new multimedia exhibit opening this weekend that showcases the history of Chicanas on the music scene. Taking place at the Claremont Museum of Art, the show, which runs through August 31st, features photographs, listening stations, …

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GUEST: Glen Ford is a writer and radio commentator and the Executive Editor of The Black Agenda Report

This week’s commentary is about Bush and Burma. Visit www.blackagendareport.com for more information. …

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… about 1918 Sedition Act

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GUEST: Dr. Marjorie Jobson, Acting National Director of Khulumani Support Group, live from South Africa

Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court allowed two cases to move forward that seeks redress for victims of apartheid from major corporations. Under the Alien Tort Statute of 1789 the plaintiffs of the lawsuits are claiming that companies violated international …

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GUESTS: Wendy Gonaver, and Judith Schaeffer, Legal Director at People For the American Way Foundation

An Adjunct professor at Cal State Fullerton was recently fired from her job over a loyalty oath. Wendy Gonaver, teaching American Studies, found herself taking a stand on an issue she might well have discussed in her own …

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GUEST: Kasey Corbit, attorney with Disability Rights Advocates, a non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities

It is estimated that about 10% of the world’s population lives with some form of disability – making disabled people the world’s largest minority. Yet only recently did the United …

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… about the establishment of Jamestown

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GUEST: Charles Upphaus, Senior Foreign Assistance Policy Analyst with the Bread for the World Institute

As the world food crisis continues with food inflation reaching record highs and food riots in countries around the world, the US Congress is set to pass a five year farm bill. In this climate agribusiness is faring quite …

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