Stories by Amy Goodman
Amy Goodman is the host of the nationally syndicated radio news program, Democracy Now!.
Posted on May 10, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
One of Mexico’s best-known poets, Javier Sicilia, laid down his pen last year after his son was murdered by drug traffickers. Now, he is on a mission to transform drug policy.
Posted on May 10, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
In an historic announcement, President Obama has become the first U.S. president to support same-sex marriage. We get reaction from acclaimed playwright and activist Tony Kushner.
Posted on May 3, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
A new ruling by the FCC requires broadcasters to post political advertisement data online, making it easier for the public to see who is buying those ads.
Posted on Apr 26, 2012, Source: AlterNet
A career government intelligence official, a filmmaker and a hacker have all been targeted by the state, despite not having been charged with a crime.
Posted on Apr 24, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Poverty is no longer black and brown - it is multicultural and multiracial - and is engulfing millions of us.
Posted on Apr 20, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
NSA whistleblower William Binney believes domestic surveillance has become more expansive under President Obama than President George W. Bush.
Posted on Apr 16, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
This Summit of the Americas will become an historic moment in the rapidly transforming, global drug policy debate.
Posted on Apr 16, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Selma James coined the term "unwaged" work to describe the real work of housewives--and she has some thoughts that Mitt and Ann Romney might learn from.
Posted on Apr 10, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
The Bush administration secretly trained an Iranian opposition group despite its inclusion on the State Department's list of foreign terrorists.
Posted on Apr 9, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
An interview with Firoze Manji, who argues that unrest in Mali and beyond is 'driven by the fact that over the last 30 years our people have lost all the gains of independence.'
Posted on Apr 5, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
The alleged shooter, Officer Anthony Carelli, is due in court later this month on an unrelated 2008 police brutality case.
Posted on Mar 29, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Kenneth Chamberlain is looking for answer as to why his father was shot by police, who yelled racial slurs before breaking down his door and opening fire.
Posted on Mar 21, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
An investigative reporter reveals that the NSA has established listening posts throughout the nation to collect and sift through billions of email messages and phone calls.
Posted on Mar 12, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Afghans are furious at the US military after an Army sergeant killed 16 civilians, 9 of them children.
Posted on Mar 9, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Latin American leaders are increasingly speaking out against prohibition. And public opinion in America, especially when it comes to legalizing pot, is shifting very rapidly.
Posted on Mar 6, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Attorney General Eric Holder gave a broad defense of the chillingly expansive authority that the United States claims to be able to kill people, including its own citizens.
Posted on Mar 3, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales speak with Eve Ensler, founder of V-Day, the global movement to end domestic violence, and the playwright behind "The Vagina Monologues."
Posted on Feb 6, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
A report found that since President Obama took office between 282 and 535 civilians have been reported as killed in Pakistan, including more than 60 children.
Posted on Feb 2, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Fox talks with Democracy Now following his arrest Wednesday while trying to film a Congressional hearing.
Posted on Jan 31, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman interviews the Director of "The House I Live In" to explore the horrific failures of drug war, as well as the argument for a public health approach.
Posted on Jan 23, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Amy Goodman and Raj Patel discuss the 49 million people who are struggling to get enough to eat in America, and why GOP candidates' posturing isn't helping.
Posted on Jan 17, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
Here's what you need to know about two controversial internet anti-piracy bills moving through Congress and the massive backlash against them.
Posted on Jan 15, 2012, Source: Democracy Now!
For Martin Luther King, Jr. day, Democracy Now! hosts a discussion of mass incarceration among African-Americans and how it has created a new Jim Crow era.
Posted on Dec 28, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Across the country, state legislatures and governors are pushing laws that seek to restrict access to the voting booth.
Posted on Dec 19, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Constitutional lawyer and blogger Glenn Greenwald speaks to Amy Goodman about the Manning hearings and the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens.
Posted on Dec 13, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Vowing to fight the influence of money over politics, Anderson kicked off his campaign Monday.
Posted on Dec 7, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Talks have entered their 10th day, but doubt is growing that a legally binding deal to combat climate change will be reached by Friday.
Posted on Nov 22, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Longtime investigative journalist Seymour Hersh questions the growing consensus on Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons program.
Posted on Nov 16, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
As police violently crack down on protests across the US, we look at the increasing influence of military technology on domestic police forces.
Posted on Nov 2, 2011, Source: AlterNet
Consider the sign at Liberty Plaza, held by yet another veteran: “2nd time I’ve fought for my country. 1st time I’ve known my enemy.”
Posted on Sep 28, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Moore: The majority of Americans are really upset at Wall St. You've got an army just waiting for somebody to do something, and the something has started.
Posted on Sep 23, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Ron Suskind's book has elicited harsh reaction from the White House since it was published. The authors tells his side.
Posted on Sep 21, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free
Banks are sitting on cash hoards and corporate profits are riding high -- yet ordinary US taxpayers face joblessness and cuts.
Posted on Sep 16, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free
Despite evidence that he's innocent, Troy Davis faces execution on September 21. With a culture that cheers Rick Perry's execution record, what chance does he have?
Posted on Sep 15, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
New information has emerged about the possible role of prominent Saudis in the 9/11 plot, and former Florida Senator Graham says it's big.
Posted on Sep 15, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
A new documentary links Guatemala’s turbulent past with those who are active players in its present.
Posted on Sep 14, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
According to the US Census, 46.2 million people lived in poverty last year in the United States. Economist Heidi Shierholz explains why the real number is even bigger.
Posted on Sep 13, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Noam Chomsky discusses US military adventurism abroad and domestic economic catastrophe.
Posted on Aug 26, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
Education expert Diane Ravitch and New York schoolteacher Brian Jones discuss the real problems with--and real solutions for--our public school system.
Posted on Aug 23, 2011, Source: Democracy Now!
In an interview with Amy Goodman, Matt Taibbi explains how the SEC has let the Wall Street bankers who created the global economic crisis get away with it all.
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