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"Between the Lines" is a national, half-hour program that provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media.
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Will Congressional Rejection of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Lead to War?
Interview with Paul Kawika Martin, political and communications director with Peace Action, conducted by Scott Harris
The battle in Congress over the future of the nuclear accord signed by Iran, the U.S., France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany on July 1 is heating up. The agreement, designed to limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities to peaceful, civilian purposes, in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, has drawn sharp criticism from Republican members of Congress, GOP presidential candidates, Israel and Saudi Arabia among others. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has labeled the Iran nuclear deal as a “historic mistake,” has stated his intention to lobby Congress to reject the deal. Several powerful pro-Israel groups in the U.S. have announced the launch of a public relations ad campaign to persuade lawmakers to oppose the agreement. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, has created a stand-alone group, Citizens for a Nuclear Free Iran, that will spend $20 million to 40 million to convince legislators to support a resolution of disapproval in sufficient numbers to override a promised presidential veto. Story continues
Ralph Nader Assesses Opportunities for Building Progressive Movement in 2016 Presidential Campaign
Interview with Ralph Nader, citizen activist, democracy advocate, author and four-time independent presidential candidate, conducted by Scott Harris
Establishment political consultants and corporate media pundits have seen their conventional wisdom analysis of the 2016 presidential campaign upended by the surprise appeal of Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and real estate billionaire Donald Trump. Sanders, a self-described Democratic socialist who passionately rails against growing economic inequality and challenges corporate power, has drawn unexpected enthusiasm to his campaign. Thus far, Sanders has drawn the largest crowds to his rallies of any candidate, Democrat or Republican. Reflecting his growing grassroots popularity, the independent Vermont senator has raised more than $15 million, made up mostly of contributions of $200 or less. Story continues
New Haven’s Amistad Catholic Worker House Celebrates 20 Years of Social Justice Activism
nterview with Luz Catarineau Colville and Mark Colville, co-founders of the Amistad Catholic Worker, New Haven, CT, conducted by Melinda Tuhus
The Catholic Worker movement, founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933, believes in responding to the material and spiritual needs of the poor by offering food, shelter, and prayer gatherings, but also by confronting the structural economic and political injustices in America that make poverty and violence possible. There are more than 200 Catholic Worker communities that provide social services in cities across the U.S. Story continues
This week’s summary of under-reported news
Compiled by Bob Nixon
- Human Rights Watch reports the South Sudan Army and affiliated militias carried out war crimes and sexual assaults on villagers during a recent offensive in rebel held territory that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. (“South Sudan: Widespread atrocities in government offensive,” Human Rights Watch, July 21, 2015; “South Sudan Army accused of war crimes,”Wall Street Journal, “South Sudan Army accused of war crimes,” July 22, 2015)
- The Black Lives Matter movement confronting police violence has gained a foothold in Europe. (“Black lives Matter…in Europe too,” In These Times, June 29, 2015)
- A group called “Neighbors for Overnight Oversight” has recently been publicizing “horror stories” about Airbnb, the short-term rental web portal for travelers that has taken business away from traditional hotels and inns. Yet, the group is not a grassroots effort, but a creation of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the trade organization for hotel chains like Hilton and Marriott. (“Hotel industry targets upstate Airbnb in state house battles,” Center for Public Integrity, July 15, 2015)
