Italy’s Crony Diplomacy Italy’s Crony Diplomacy
The WikiLeaks revelations of Silvio Berlusconi’s bromance with Vladimir Putin have raised new questions about whether their close ties stem from “personal investments.&...
Dec 3, 2010 / Frederika Randall
Jeremy Scahill: WikiLeaks Cables Confirm Secret US War in Pakistan Jeremy Scahill: WikiLeaks Cables Confirm Secret US War in Pakistan
When Jeremy Scahill reported on a secret US war in Pakistan last year, the Pentagon called his article "conspiratorial." But now, says Scahill on Democracy Now!, ...
Dec 3, 2010 / Democracy Now!
WikiLeaks vs. The Empire WikiLeaks vs. The Empire
Does anyone seriously expect the US government, and its global allies, to permit more revelations to leak out? Defenders of human rights need to be ready to stand up for WikiLeaks.
Nov 30, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Jeremy Scahill and Peter Beinart on WikiLeaks: Policy Porn, or Public Service? Jeremy Scahill and Peter Beinart on WikiLeaks: Policy Porn, or Public Service?
WIth the latest diplomatic cables dump from WikiLeaks sending waves throughout the political and media worlds, the organization's activities are raising questions such as, is rel...
Nov 30, 2010 / Press Room
WikiLeaks Reveals State Department Pushed Diplomats to Spy WikiLeaks Reveals State Department Pushed Diplomats to Spy
The new cable dump includes a State Department directive to have diplomats spy on UN officials. The UN has been a playground for spies since its origin—but this rec...
Nov 29, 2010 / Barbara Crossette
Greg Mitchell and Daniel Ellsberg on the WikiLeaks Document Dump Greg Mitchell and Daniel Ellsberg on the WikiLeaks Document Dump
The morning after WikiLeaks began releasing its trove of confidential US diplomatic cables, Democracy Now! hosts a roundtable about the possible impact of these leaks.
Nov 29, 2010 / Press Room
Greg Mitchell and Daniel Ellsberg on the WikiLeaks Document Dump Greg Mitchell and Daniel Ellsberg on the WikiLeaks Document Dump
The morning after WikiLeaks began releasing its trove of confidential US diplomatic cables, Democracy Now! hosts a round-table about the possible impact of these leaks.
Nov 29, 2010 / Democracy Now!
Conversation Part 2: Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath Conversation Part 2: Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath
The former Haitian president discusses his country, his exile and possible return and why his party, still popular in Haiti, isn't allowed to participate in the upcoming electio...
Nov 24, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath Conversation Part 1: Nicolas Rossier on Haiti in the Earthquake’s Aftermath
The award winning filmmaker and reporter recounts his conversation with exiled former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide and explains the state of Haitian politics today.
Nov 24, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Solving the Irish Crisis Solving the Irish Crisis
The financial crisis in Ireland is leading to a political crisis on the heels of a bailout and more "austerity measures." The coalition that currently rules is falling ap...
Nov 23, 2010 / Laura Flanders