US against Europe Over Monsanto GM Crops (Democracy NOW! report)
US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks reveal the Bush administration drew up ways to retaliate against Europe for refusing to use genetically modified seeds. In 2007, then-US ambassador to France Craig Stapleton was concerned about France’s decision to ban cultivation… Continue reading
Algerian opposition is mobilising for democracy.
WEB NEWS – Algerian opposition is mobilising for democracy. Jean-Claude Duvalier’s return to Haiti continues to spark reactions online. And Google launches a science fair for 13 to 18 year olds. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Consensus (Direct Democracy @ Occupy Wall Street)
A look into the “HOW” of the Occupy Wall Street movement: The consensus process. The community of occupiers at Liberty Plaza have sparked the process of building a movement that now transcends any one physical landmark. The tools to keep… Continue reading
Matt Taibbi: “Is the SEC Covering Up Wall Street Crimes?” (Democracy Now! Interview)
DemocracyNow.org – An explosive new report in Rolling Stone magazine exposes how the US Securities and Exchange Commission destroyed records of thousands of investigations, whitewashing the files of some of the nation’s largest banks and hedge funds, including AIG, Wells… Continue reading
Democracy Now! National and Global News Headlines for Tuesday, August 23, 2011
DemocracyNow.org – This is a summary of news headlines from the United States and around the world as reported by Democracy Now! on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. To watch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript or download… Continue reading
