64 posts tagged “democracy”
"Michael Moore's provocative new film 'Capitalism: A Love Story' -- it is a fierce attack on our economic system at a time when many Americans are wondering what what wrong on Wall Street and why our economy was nearly brought to the brink of collapse last year. Many critics are calling the documentary Moore's best ever and he says it's the film he's been waiting to make for 20 years." -- Good Morning America host, Chris Cuomo, September 23rd, 2009
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http://www.democracynow.org/2009/7/22/president_obamas_longtime_physician_opposes_white
DR. DAVID SCHEINER: The question of who—the question of who was responsible, of course, is hard to know, whether it was ABC or whether it was somebody at the White House.
AMY GOODMAN: What would you have asked?
DR. DAVID SCHEINER: I would have asked about single payer, insofar as we already have one that works, and why we just couldnt have universal Medicare and eliminate the insurance companies, which are causing incredible costs and havoc on the system. ...
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Nader: Ex-DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe Offered Bribe to Drop Out of 19 Battleground States in '04 Election
Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader accuses former Democratic National Committee chair Terry McAuliffe of trying to bribe him to stay off the presidential ballot in nineteen so-called battleground states in 2004. McAuliffe is currently running for the Democratic nomination in Virginias gubernatorial race.
More Countries Join US, Israel Boycott of UN Racism Conference
A growing number of Western countries are joining the United States and Israel in boycotting the United Nations World Conference on Racism, which opened today in Geneva, Switzerland. Australia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and New Zealand all announced they would boycott the conference soon after the US announced its formal decision not to attend Saturday. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the opening session he was profoundly disappointed at the boycotts. We go to Geneva to get the latest.
North Carolina Town Prints Own Currency to Support Local Business
We take a look at how one North Carolina town is trying to become more self-sufficient by moving toward being able to feed, fuel and finance itself. The town of Pittsboro houses the nations largest biodiesel cooperative, a food co-op, a farmers market and, most recently, its own currency, the Pittsboro Plenty. Pittsboro is one of a number of communities across the country printing their own money in an attempt to support local business.
Supreme Court Denies Appeal for Death Row Prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal
The Supreme Court has denied an appeal from the journalist and former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal. On Monday, the court rejected without comment Abu-Jamals bid to overturn his conviction for the 1981 killing of a white police officer following a controversial trial before a predominantly white jury. Abu-Jamal contends the case was marred with racial bias, including the deliberate exclusion of blacks from the jury. It shows you that precedent means nothing, that the law is politics by other means, Abu-Jamal said in response to the ruling. [includes rush transcript]
Canadian Judge Upholds Government Decision to Bar British MP George Galloway on National Security Grounds
A Canadian judge has upheld the Canadian governments decision last month to ban the outspoken British lawmaker George Galloway from entering the country for a speaking tour. Canadian officials say they banned Galloway on national security grounds, saying he provided financial support to Hamas, the Palestinian political party which was elected in January 2006 and controls the Gaza Strip. [includes rush transcript]
Inequality is Unhealthy: Dr. Stephen Bezruchka on How Economic Inequality is Dangerous to our Health
As lawmakers continue to debate healthcare proposals, we take a look at how the economic crisis can impact the health of people in this country. We speak with Dr. Stephen Bezruchka who teaches at the University of Washingtons School of Public Health. Hes written extensively on the impact of societal and economic inequalities on the health of a population and argues that combating inequality might be the best way to ensure improved health.
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Noam Chomsky: The best way to move forward is support unionization
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Noam Chomsky: Plan is recycled Bush/Paulson. We need nationalization and steps towards democratization
