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Andrew J. BacevichHistorian, international relations expert and former US Army Colonel Andrew J. Bacevich returns to the JOURNAL to discuss America's long war in Afghanistan Topic(s): Afghanistan, defense, democracy, foreign affairs, government, Iraq, Middle East, milltary, politics, terrorism, veterans, White House Web Exclusive: Andrew Bacevich Extended InterviewIn a web exclusive continuation of his conversation with Bill Moyersl Andrew J. Bacevich reflects on the politics of war.
Jane GoodallDr. Jane Goodall. Despite dire warnings for our endangered planet, Jane Goodall says all is not yet lost ? we can change course if we act now.
Moyers on HaitiA Bill Moyers essay. And, find out where to get up-to-the-minute information on the situation and relief efforts online. And, read more from poet Danielle Georges.
Greg Mortenson,Author and humanitarian Greg Mortenson, whose best-selling books THREE CUPS OF TEA and STONES INTO SCHOOLS argue that education is the best way to peace in Afghanistan and across the Islamic world. Topic(s): Afghanistan, education, foreign affairs, human rights, humanitarian aid, inequality, milltary, Pakistan, social services, terrorism, war Thomas FrankWALL STREET JOURNAL correspondent and author of THE WRECKING CREW: HOW CONSERVATIVES RUINED GOVERNMENT, ENRICHED THEMSELVES, AND BEGGARED THE NATION takes a look back at the decade that was. Topic(s): 9/11, Afghanistan, bailout, conservatism, defense, deficit, economy, employment, environment, foreign affairs, government, Iraq, money and politics, politics, Republican Party, terrorism, Wall Street, war, White House
The JOURNAL Top TenView the top ten viewer favorites from 2009. Topic(s): Afghanistan, bailout, corporate ethics, credit industry, defense, economy, foreign affairs, government, healthcare, history, human rights, intelligence, journalism, law, lobbying, media, milltary, money and politics, peace, politics, religion, social services, television, Wall Street, war, war on drugs, prisons
Bill Moyers Book Picks of 2009Bill Moyers lists his pick of the best books of 2009. Washington For Sale?Amidst fading hopes for real reform on issues ranging from high finance to health care, economist Robert Kuttner and journalist Matt Taibbi join Bill Moyers to discuss Wall Street's power over the federal government.
LBJ's Road to WarBill Moyers considers a President's decision to escalate troop levels in a military conflict. Through LBJ's taped phone conversations and his own remembrances, Bill Moyers looks at Johnson's deliberations as he stepped up America's role in Vietnam. Explore a multimedia timeline. Who's Who of The Vietnam Escalation DebateFind out more about the president's advisors and other political players in the escalation of the war in Vietnam.
Web Exclusive: Glenn GreenwaldBill Moyers conducts a Web exclusive interview with Glenn Greenwald, about Afghanistan, government secrecy, the economy and his challenge to the editorial staff of THE WASHINGTON POST to justify their argument that the U.S. should borrow money for war but not for health care. Topic(s): Afghanistan, bailout, civil liberties, courts, democracy, foreign affairs, intelligence, Iraq, law, politics, secrecy, White House
International CourtsExplore the history of international courts of justice.
Justice Richard GoldstoneBill Moyers talks with Justice Richard Goldstone, who headed up the controversial UN Human Rights Council investigation into fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Mark Danner on Obama's Foreign Policy ChallengesReporting from the world's most troubled hotspots, Mark Danner has seen countless deaths over ethnic and political divides, and witnessed firsthand how U.S. attempts to exploit those conflicts have resulted in disastrous unforeseen consequences. Danner speaks with Bill Moyers about Obama?s challenges in resetting the mindset of America from war to peace, and redefining the US as a nation.
Kavita Ramdas of the Global Fund for WomenKavita Ramdas, president and CEO of Global Fund for Women, the largest grant-making foundation focused exclusively on women's rights issues talks about human rights initiatives around the world. Rory Stewart on AfghanistanRory Stewart, director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy, lays out an alternate strategy for the international community in Afghanistan. Wide World of WomenJust where does the majority stand in terms of health, education, safety, money and power? Topic(s): civil rights, democracy, economy, education, employment, foreign affairs, government, human rights, inequality, politics, women
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