Two months ago, Luke Rudkowski of WeAreChange and I confronted Senator Rand Paul at the Capitol building as he was leaving a public press conference. We asked him why he endorsed war mongerer Mitt Romney for President if he stands for so many things that Rand Paul is against. A week after the video went viral, my workplace received multiple … Read More
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MR Founder Abby Martin – Activist Turned Journalist
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This piece of writing about Abby Martin and the foundation of Media Roots was written for a college journalism paper. *** MEDIA ROOTS – Abby Martin initially had little political awareness growing up in Pleasanton, California. When she attended college at San Diego State University, she was introduced to U.S. foreign policy priorities through her studies in Spanish, Sociology and Political … Read More
Cenk Uygur on Obamacare for RT TV
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MEDIA ROOTS — On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court upheld the controversial Affordable Healthcare for America Act, which will enact an individual mandate forcing Americans to buy health insurance or face a fine. In a tight 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the argument that mandated healthcare is legal under the Commerce clause. Instead, the Court rested its decision … Read More
The War on Drugs: Which Side is America on?
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MEDIA ROOTS — In recent months, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been performing deadly operations in Honduras to combat the War on Drugs. Abby Martin of Media Roots and RT interviews Professor Adrienne Pine of American University about the most recent DEA slayings in the region. They discuss the complete disregard for sovereignty, due process and rules of engagement. … Read More
Lessons and Questions from Bohemian Grove
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MEDIA ROOTS – For two weeks every July, elite diplomats, oil executives, U.S. presidential hopefuls, Ivy League Presidents, media CEOs, and other members of the .01% carouse together at a secluded Redwood camp out called the Bohemian Grove in Monte Rio, CA. The Bohemian Club of San Francisco hosts the powerful soiree, where the rich and powerful network, give talks, discuss policy … Read More
