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War And Profiteering
"The Future of Iraq: The Spoils of War," Blood and oil: How the West will profit from Iraq's most precious commodity, by Danny Fortson, Andrew Murray-Watson and Tim Webb, The Independent/UK, Jan. 7, 2007 "This Is Change? Twenty Hawks, Clintonites and Neocons to Watch for in Obama's White House," by Jeremy Scahill,Alternet, Nov. 20, 2008 "Bush administration provokes open war on Iran: Irbil raid, and other operations, authorized "several months ago," by Larry Chin, Global Research, Jan. 15, 2007 "Iran: The Next War," by James Bamford, Rolling Stone, July 24, 2006 "Noam Chomsky on Middle East Conflict and U.S. War Plan Against Iraq," Between The Lines interview with Noam Chomsky, conducted by Scott Harris, for the Week Ending May 3, 2002 "The Iraq War & The Bush Administration's Pursuit of Global Domination," Counterpoint, Sept. 15, 2003 The Iraq Crisis, a Global Policy Forum, U.N. Security Council section on the 13 years of sanctions and other background of the war, the humanitarian situation, the importance of Iraq's huge oil resources, and disputes over a post-war government and reconstruction plan "Pipeline Politics: Oil, The Taliban, and the Political Balance of Central Asia," World Press Review Special Report, Nov.-Dec. 2001
Civil Liberties
"Martial Law Threat is Real," by Dave Lindorff, commondreams.org, July 27, 2007 "ACLU: US Constitution in Grave Danger,"United Press International, July 25, 2007 "Old-line Republican warns 'something's in the works' to trigger a police state," by Muriel Kane, Rawstory.com July 19, 2007 "Fascist America, in 10 easy steps," by Naomi Wolf, The Guardian, April 24, 2007 "Fascism Anyone?" 14 Signs of Fascism, Free Inquiry Magazine, Volume 23, No. 2 "Germany In 1933: The Easy Slide Into Fascism," The Crisis Papers, June 9, 2003 |
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Economic Crisis Demands
As Barack Obama prepares to become the nation's next president in January, the country he'll govern faces multiple economic crises, including the Wall Street financial meltdown, the subprime mortgage disaster, a growing recession with rising unemployment and the prospect that one or more major U.S. car companies could fail.
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Interview with Thea Lee, AFL-CIO policy director, conducted by Scott Harris  So far, the Treasury Department has allocated $158.56 billion to 30 banks as part of the $700 billion bailout program designed to boost the nation's financial and credit system. The original plan approved by Congress to fund the purchasers of so-called toxic mortgage assets, has been set aside. But there is growing pressure from lawmakers and the public to get more direct help to struggling homeowners who face foreclosure. The number of homeowners facing foreclosures across the country grew 25 percent between October 2007 and October 2008. As Congress raps up their last session before newly-elected members take office in January, Democrats are proposing a $100 billion economic stimulus plan that would provide funds to rebuild the nation's infrastructure, assist state governments and allocate $25 billion in loans to the auto industry. Although General Motors has reported that it may run out of cash early next year, all three major U.S. automakers are in trouble. Together with their suppliers, they employ 2.5 million workers, or 2 percent of the nation's workforce. Between The Lines' Scott Harris spoke with Thea Lee, AFL-CIO policy director, who talks about the nation's largest labor federations' priorities for addressing the U.S. financial crises. Call the AFL-CIO at 202) 637-5000 or visit their website at www.aflcio.org
Obama Appointment of Rahm Emanuel
One of President-elect Barack Obama's first appointments was his close friend, Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel, to serve as his chief of staff. Much has been written about Emanuel's hard-line, take-no-prisoners, super-partisan political style, leading some to conclude that he will play "bad cop" to Obama's "good cop" in dealing with Congress.
as Chief of Staff Troubles Many Progressives RealAudio
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Interview with Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine, conducted by Melinda Tuhus 
As head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2006 election, Emanuel supported many conservative Democrats over more liberal, anti-war candidates because he thought they had the best chance of winning. But once in Congress, many of these representatives disappointed anti-war Americans who expected a Democratic-led Congress to take a tougher stand on ending President Bush's Iraq war. Emanuel, a hawkish supporter of Israel, worked as a volunteer in the Jewish state during the first Gulf War. His father, a pediatrician who grew up in Israel and later emigrated to the U.S., belonged to the Israeli militant group Irgun before independence in 1948. As chief of staff, Emanuel will have the ear of President Obama, and serve as his gatekeeper. Between The Lines' Melinda Tuhus spoke with Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor of Tikkun magazine and chair of the Network of Spiritual Progressives, about an e-mail he recently sent to his supporters condemning Emanuel's appointment, saying it does not bode well for peace in Israel or for peace activists in general. Call Tikkun magazine at (510) 644-1200 or visit their website at SpiritualProgressives.org
Incoming Obama Administration
Barack Obama's historic election as the nation's 44th president represents a break with the past like few others in American history. As the first African-American occupant of the White House, Obama's election victory almost overnight changed the perception of the United States across the globe. The U.S., viewed widely as an empire in decline, relying increasingly on worn-out ideas and military might to make up for its lack of moral standing, has with Obama in the White House, now been given a second chance in the minds of many world citizens.
Must Balance Issues of Race and Class RealAudio
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Interview with Manning Marable, professor of political science and African American Studies at Columbia University, conducted by Scott Harris  Obama won a larger proportion of white votes than any previous non-incumbent Democratic presidential candidate since Jimmy Carter. But Republican candidate John McCain received more votes from white citizens than Obama, by a 12 percent margin. While Obama won only 41 percent of the white male vote and 46 percent from white women, the Illinois senator received the support of 54 percent of 18- to 29-year-old white voters. This generational shift and changing demographics in the U.S. could portend a more inclusive political future, embracing leadership from America's diverse racial and ethnic population. Between The Lines' Scott Harris spoke with Manning Marable, professor of political science and African-American Studies at Columbia University. He discusses the historic nature of Obama's election and the hard work ahead for the progressive coalition that put him into office, to ensure that the new president responds to their agenda for change. Manning Marable is the author of many books including, "Living Black History: How Reimagining the African-American Past Can Remake America's Racial Future." Visit Dr. Marable's website at www.manningmarable.net
Credits: Executive producer: Scott Harris Segment producers: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus Senior news editor: Bob Nixon Program narration: Denise Manzari News reader: Ruben Abreu Senior web editor/producer: Anna Manzo Web producer: Anna Manzo Web consultant: Gary Trujillo Newswire editor: Hank Hoffman Photo editor: Scott Harris Outreach coordinator: Anna Manzo Distribution: Anna Manzo and Jeffrey P. Yates Theme music: Written by Richard Hill and Jody Gray, and performed by Mikata
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But why?," by Johann Hari, Independent/UK, Nov. 17, 2008 "Obama Needs a Protest Movement," by Frances Fox Piven, The Nation, Nov. 13, 2008 |
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