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Cary Alan Johnson: David Kato's Fight for LGBT Uganda
February 2, 2011
"Violence is visited upon us when our lives are made to be valueless," says Cary Alan Johnson of the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission. The murder of David Kato in Uganda last week after a tabloid had splashed his name and picture under the headline “100 Pictures of Uganda’s Top Homos” and called for their murder. But homophobia in Uganda has US roots as well--evangelical leaders had promoted the country's notorious bill that advocated the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."
Outwaiting Mubarak, Cary Alan Johnson, and Killing the Internet
February 1, 2011
"Does Mubarak want to leave quietly or is it going to be a messy exit?" That's the only question left in Egypt, according to Haroon Moghul of the Maydan Institute. The protests continue, and Mubarak has announced that though he won't be running for reelection, he doesn't plan on stepping down.
Justice on Trial, Microlending, and John Boehner's Tears
January 7, 2011
"The new face of American racism is in the prison system," says Johanna Fernandez, producer of the film Justice On Trial, about Mumia Abu-Jamal and the American justice system. Adds reporter Linn Washington, "The issue is not hiding what has been hidden in plain sight. The issue is doing something about it."
Amanda Marcotte: Why So Sad, John Boehner?
January 7, 2011
There are many unknown factors about the incoming Republican House majority. How indebted to the Tea Party will they be? Will they shut down the government out of spite? Will the renege all responsibility to govern, or will they at least manage to get a couple things right? But one thing is certain: John Boehner will be dropping some big ol’ crocodile tears when he’s sworn in as Speaker of the House.
Jeff Sharlet: Understanding the "Teavangelicals"
November 5, 2010
In the wake of the Republican election victories Tuesday night, Christian conservatives like Ralph Reed have been quick to declare victory for the "Teavangelicals," evangelical Christian politicians who embraced the Tea Party movement and claim to speak for it. Jeff Sharlet, author of C Street, notes that Jim DeMint and others are actually Washington insiders, not representatives of an insurgent new movement.
Jeff Sharlet, Organizing 2010, and Nancy Goldstein
November 4, 2010
In the wake of the Republican election victories Tuesday night, Christian conservatives like Ralph Reed have been quick to declare victory for the "Teavangelicals," evangelical Christian politicians who embraced the Tea Party movement and claim to speak for it. Jeff Sharlet, author of C Street, notes that Jim DeMint and others are actually Washington insiders, not representatives of an insurgent new movement.
Holy Wars: Faith and Fear
August 5, 2010
"I conceived a film driven by fear and ended up with one grounded in faith," wrote Stephen Marshall of the process of making his documentary, Holy Wars. The award-winning director wanted to shoot a film about the dangers of religious extremism, and wound up learning from the two men he followed, Khalid Kelly and Aaron Taylor.
Bill Fletcher Jr., Holy Wars, and Courage Campaign
August 4, 2010
Barack Obama spent his 49th birthday speaking to labor leaders at an AFL-CIO federation meeting, but GRITtv commentator Bill Fletcher, Jr. noted that Obama needs to do more than attend meetings--it's time for some action on the Employee Free Choice Act. In addition, Fletcher notes, Obama should be situating himself among working people, not just union higher-ups, against the "economic royalists" who would keep the economy's fundamental inequality.
June 5, 2008: Iraq Vets Against The War
June 5, 2008
The stop-loss policy at the heart of the administration’s military plan is taking its toll on the lives of the misled. Jeff Sharlet on our fundamentalist founders. Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping try to mend the soul of America. The Real News on AIPAC. And more.
You've heard of Jeremiah Wright. You've heard of John Hagee. Now meet The Family.
June 5, 2008
Who exactly were the “Founding Fathers” of the United States of America? Were they patriots and leaders of the American Revolution who later went on to framing one of the greatest pieces of writing in America; the United Stated Constitution? Or were they something never really described in our history textbooks?

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