Democracy Now's Amy Goodman recently vistited Japan. Below are some of the websites and broadcasts that resulted from this trip. Video News: Interview by Jimbo san with Amy Goodman followed by a speech by a 100-year old ex journalist on the dangers of the anti-secret bill (talking about the student/farmer movement against Narita Airport, the anti Japan-US Security Treaty … [Read more...] about Amy Goodman Visits Japan (Democracy Now, Video News.com,etc.)
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Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association
Julian Assange's US lawyer Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights notes the irony of seeking asylum in Ecuador because he fears prosecution by a country whose laws are respected for giving asylum to people like Assange. He says, "the US has demonstrated its commitment to be a safe haven for those being persecuted for their political beliefs by recognising that … [Read more...] about Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association
January 10, 2012: New on TokyoProgressive
Click to read, with links on Fukushima, Okinawa, Homelessness, N. Korea and more...All these stories are from our links at the bottom of the main page. We will shortly resume publishing our own summaries.JAPAN DISASTER BLOG Pt 1-Japanese Expert Says Fukushima II (not I) Nuke Plant's Containment Vessel Has Been Damaged by the Quake-Fuku-I Nuke Plant Blowout Panel Mystery: Were … [Read more...] about January 10, 2012: New on TokyoProgressive
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting Blog: Disability Activists and more
Disability Rights Activists Are Even Invisible Getting Arrested on Capitol HillPosted by Janine Jackson on 05/06/11 at 4:13 pmElite media?s selective disdain for public activism is well known. Still, you?d think some things would garner a word or two. Like 300 disability rights activists, a couple hundred in wheelchairs, occupying the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building … [Read more...] about Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting Blog: Disability Activists and more