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Today's headlines:
An in-depth look at the turbulent situations in Zimbawe, Liberia
and the Congo.
Also, more bloodshed in Palestine.
The U.S. bombs Iraq and forbids anti-American activities there.
Also, a look at the new repressive so-called “rave law”
and how it is undermining the work of activists.
8:00:00 PM PST
Dennis Bernstein: introduction: An in-depth look at the turbulent
situations in Zimbabwe, Liberia and the Congo with Professor
Horace Campbell; also, more bloodshed in Palestine; The US
bombs Iraq and forbids anti-American activities there, with
Phyllis Bennis; and a look at the new repressive, so-called
"rave law" and how it is undermining the work of
activists, with Bill Pepper.
8:00:51 PM PST
Dennis: After centuries of invasion, enslavement, theft, and
resistance, Africa remains the poorest continent in the world...it
has the highest rates of HIV/AIDS, and is at the moment embroiled
in several regional conflicts. Joining us to talk about Africa
and her current woes, is Horace Campbell, professor of African-American
Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University. He serves
as the Chairperson of the International Caucus of the Black
Radical Congress and has recently authored a book, "Reclaiming
Zimbabwe."...Dennis: Well, Dr. Campbell, there seems
to be about a half-dozen wars taking place across the continent
of Africa...what's going on, what are the roots of this strife?
...Dr. Campbell: Well, I would like to use the word "war"
very clearly..."the struggle for peace in Africa is as
important as the struggle for peace in Iraq..."(CONTINUED)
8:27:53 PM PST
Dennis: In Palestine today, there was another Israeli missle
strike that left 7 people dead and at least 40 injured after
bystanders rushed to the victims in a burning car and were
struck by another missle. Under the cover of retaliation against
terrorism, Israel has carried out three missle strikes since
Wednesday on residential neigborhoods, killing over 20 people.
In Iraq, the US "liberators" today banned anti-American
activity, denying Iraqis the right to assemble and protest
against their own occupation, and launched a new major military
operation...joining us to talk about the latest developments
is Phyllis Bennis. Bennis is a fellow at the Institute for
Policy Studies and a regular contributor to Flashpoints...welcome,
Phyllis...first of all, let's talk about the "roadmap
to hell"...(CONTINUED)
8:45:43 PM PST
Dennis: Federal agents in Montana have used a controversial
new Federal law to shut down a benefit to raise money for
Students For Sensible Drug Policy and the National Organization
for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). The law, known as
the "Rave Act" makes it easier for Federal agents
to fine and jail property owners for the drug offenses of
their customers..joining us to talk about these new laws is
Bill Pepper, the Associate Director for the National Affairs
for the Drug Policy Alliance...welcome...tell us a little
about this "Rave Law"...(CONTINUED)
8:57:50 PM PST
Dennis: wrapup...We are seeking a new webmaestro! If you are
interested and are web-savvy, please contact Flashpoints at:
(510) 848-6767 x260.
8:58:46 PM PST
End today's show. today's review by Nora Barrows-Friedman
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