Posts Tagged ‘Democracy Now!’
NYC Withdraws Cleaning Evacuation Order in Face of Defiant Occupy Wall Street Protesters, Jumaane Williams on Democracy Now
I was excited when I saw the Mayor come here. I thought he was coming to engage the protesters or engage the occupiers and talk about their anger. But it seemed that he was just part of setting up the ruse. I guess today he didn’t want to be known in history as the person [Read More]
Democracy Now! LIVE Broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 21: Troy Davis (6-8pm EDT)
Watch live streaming video from democracynow at livestream.com [Read More]
Rep. Donna Edwards on Democracy Now! Explaining Why She Voted Against Deficit Deal
Members of the Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus rejected the debt deal because of cuts to domestic spending and lack of tax increases for the wealthy. Among them was Democratic Rep. Donna Edwards of Maryland, who summed up her disappointment on Twitter, [Read More]
Author Alice Walker to Confront Israeli Naval Blockade of Gaza on U.S. Aid Ship
“Israel continues to threaten a group of international activists planning to sail to Gaza this week with humanitarian aid…One of the other ships that will try to reach Gaza from Greece is the “Audacity of Hope.” It’s set to carry up to 50 U.S. [Read More]
Manning Marable’s Controversial New Biography Refuels Debate on Life and Legacy of Malcolm X
After two decades of work, Dr. Manning Marable completed a new biography, “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention.” Dr. Marable used material for his book that recently made available, thus providing a new insight into the famed civil rights leader. His biography, [Read More]
“Sing Your Song”: Harry Belafonte on Art & Politics, Civil Rights & His Critique of President Obama
Legendary musician, actor, activist and humanitarian Harry Belafonte talks to Amy Goodman about his battle against racism, his mentor Paul Robeson, the power of music to push for political change, his close relationship with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the U.S. [Read More]
