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Today on Flashpoints:
An In Depth Look at the Recent Decision by the Supreme Court
to Hear the Case of Prisoners Being Held Without Rights or
Charges at Gauntanamo Bay;
A Look at the Case of Maher Arar, a Syrian-Born Canadian Citizen
Deported by US Officials to Syria for 10 Months of Torture;
Robert Meeropol, the Youngest Son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
has a New Book Entitled, "An Execution in the Family:
One Son's Journey";
Listeners reveal what sparked activism in their lives.
5:01 PM PST
Supreme Court to Hear Guantanamo Cases & Maher Arar's
Treatment: Under the Patriot Act, the Bush Administration
continues to usurp civil rights, ignore the constitution and
flaunt international law. Perhaps the most egregious and high-profile
action is the Bush Administration's treatment of prisoners
at Guantanamo Bay. On Monday the Supreme Court announced that
it will hear the case that will determine whether the detainees
at Guantanamo will be given due process, or if they will continue
to be held in a legal Black Hole without charges or any protections
of the Geneva Convention. The Guantanamo prisoners are being
represented by the Center
for Constitutional Rights in NYC, which has also launched
an investigation into the rendition and torture of Maher Arar,
a Syrian-born Canadian citizen arrested and interrogated by
US officials, and deported to Syria where he was tortured
for 10 months. Joining Dennis to talk about both of these
crucial stories is Michael Ratner, President of the Center
for Constitutional Rights.
5:18 PM PST
Musical Break
5:19 PM PST
"An Execution in the Family: One Son's Journey"
Guest in the studio: Robert Meeropol, son of Ethel &
Julius Rosenberg. In 1953 at the height of the McCarthy witch-hunt
era, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed, leaving behind
their two young sons. A half century later the political climate
is fraught with chilling similarities as the USA Patriot and
Homeland Security Acts continue to trample on basic human
rights. Robert Meeropol was only six when his parents were
electrocuted at Singsing prison. Before their death, the Rosenbergs
wrote a letter to Robert and his brother, saying they were
secure in their knowledge that others would carry on after
them. Robert Meeropol has done just that as the founder and
executive director of the Rosenberg Fund for Children, as
well as a progressive activist, author and speaker. He speaks
with Dennis in the studio about his book An Execution in the
Family, One Son's Journey, and discusses some of those who
have been helped by his foundation. Robert will also be speaking
at 298 Valencia St at 14th in the City tomorrow (Friday) at
7:30PM.
5:44 PM PST
Maxine Hong Kingston on storytelling as a process for understanding
and reconciliation; from a conversation with Chris Welch.
Hear more at a benefit
for the Middle East
Childrens' Alliance this coming Sunday at King Middle
School in Berkeley
5:52 PM PST
How did you become an Activist? Dennis takes calls from several
listeners
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