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Joyeux Noel?
How Papa Noel Forgot Haiti stars Danny Glover and is the story of a young Haitian girl who hopes that Papa Noel (AKA Santa Claus) will visit her island for the first time ever. The play examines Haiti’s political and social woes through the lens of the country’s Christmas traditions.
The Tipping Point?
Adrian Karatnycky, senior scholar at Freedom House, a a non-profit, nonpartisan organization promoting and watching the spread of democracy and freedom around the world, says Russia is no longer free
» "RUSSIA DOWNGRADED TO 'NOT FREE'" (Freedom House)
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Leon Aron, director of Russian Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, says "not free" is too harsh an assessment of Russia
» Leon Aron (The American Enterprise Institute)
Christmas in Haiti
Danny Glover, actor, starring in "How Papa Noel Forgot Haiti" on Christmas Eve, on his role in the tale of a young Haitian girl’s faith that Papa Noel will visit the country for the first time
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Jean Jean-Pierre, co-founder of MAPOU productions, on the play and its depiction of hope after a politically and environmentally turbulent year
December Posting
Richard Cohen Syndicated Columnist for the Washington Post
The Washington Post on his recent columns
» Washington Post
Union Made, But Not Necessarily in the USA
Adam Neiman, co-founder and chief executive of No Sweat, says you can treat your workers right and still make money
» No Sweat
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Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary
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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the show with a 20 year news quiz.
Happy 150th Birthday, Evolution!
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Richard Dawkins, biologist, professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, and author of many books on science, most recently, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, talks about Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which was published on 24 November 1859.
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What's Next for the Movement?
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In the aftermath of President Obama's campaign, Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist has written a new book, Open Letters to America: Essays by Kevin Powell, outlining his thoughts about political engagement, particularly among African-American youth.
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No Logo: One Decade Later
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Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discusses the ten-year anniversary of the release of her landmark book NO LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies.
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