IPS News journalist Adam Morrow discusses the real story behind Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi’s so-called power grab; how Egypt’s judicial apparatus – largely a relic from the Mubarak era – is sabotaging representative government; Mursi’s shortcomings on IMF loans and Syria policy; and how Egypt’s new leadership prevented another Israeli “Operation Cast Lead” in Gaza.
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Washington, D.C.-based freelance reporter Kelley B. Vlahos discusses her article “Another Thanksgiving in Afghanistan;” why the David Petraeus/Paula Broadwell scandal really matters; the US-trained Afghan thugs who will take over if and when the US ever withdraws; the underwhelming slate of candidates for CIA director; and the racism of the drone war.
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Nathan Fuller, an activist with the Bradley Manning Support Network, discusses the progress of Manning’s pretrial hearings; his motion to dismiss the charges based on the denial of a speedy trial per the UCMJ; Manning’s upcoming testimony on his treatment in the Quantico Marine brig; new information about who ordered Bradley’s Prevention of Injury (POI) [...]
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Sheldon Richman of the Future of Freedom Foundation discusses the new and improved fff.org website; the death of adversarial journalism; US failures in Afghanistan; and the David vs. Goliath conflict in Gaza (and Israel sure isn’t David).
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Michael Hirsh, chief correspondent for National Journal, discusses his article “Susan Rice: Benghazi May Be Least of Her Problems;” how Rice’s critics focus on personality politics and completely miss her cozy relationship with mass murdering African dictators; and how Rice’s real record could be revealed during Secretary of State confirmation hearings.
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