From foreign and domestic sources, those threats are real. They have been a real threat u. S. History. I think they can come from across the political spectrum. But for over a century, in addition to taking action against real threats to the lives of american citizens, bureaus and agencies within the United States government have surveilled those who have expressed what is described as Strong Political views that run counter to the prevailing government political paradigm. Will this challenge is the notion often expressed, by those who support a surveillance state of some sort, that if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. And i want to come back to that later on in our discussion. Maybe you would hear to that you, maybe you are on the fence about it, maybe you firmly reject it. That is fine, we will have an opportunity to discuss that later. But the history of abuses in domestic surveillance, in this country, necessitates that discussion. Because the same tools that can
Safe amid record numbers of covid cases. Under pressure. One of the nfls oldest franchises now says they are looking at changing their controversial name. Why some of the biggest names in the business appear to force their hand. And teaching character. This Independence Day, well show how surviving medal of honor recipients are helping todays Students Learning values like courage, commitment, sacrifice, and integrity. We begin with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We assistant tall. We stand we stand tall. We stand proud, and we only kneel to almighty god. Reporter President Trump attracted a large holiday crowd at mt. Rushmore. Reporter the president barely mentioned the coronavirus. I am here as your president to proclaim before the country and before the world this monument will never be desecrated. [ cheers ] these heroes will never be defaced. Celebrate time with your family and friends. You can do so safely. Reporter Health Officials are worried that 4th of
easy to say. but very hard to do. in that commandment, in my view, lies the essence of the gospel. and the essence of the american promises. it s when we see each other s a neighbors and not enemies the progress and justice come. it s when we see each other as fellow human beings. as children under god that we band begin to walk the path of dr. king s beloved community. a path his dream inspired. and his legacy propel us forward to this day. here is what i learned in my life in my career along that path. as many of you have learned along your path. we re all imperfect beings. we don t know where and what faith will deliver to us and when. we do, we can do our best. to seek a life of light and hope. and love. and yes, truth. truth. that s what i try to do every day. to build the future. we all want. or reminding ourselves that enough thing, nothing is guaranteed in our democracy. nothing. every generation is required to keep it. defended it. protect it. to be repair areas of
Worldwide since recordkeeping began over 130 years ago. We will speak with a scientist who has exposed how Global Warming has worsened the California Drought. Into conflict minerals. A federal pills court rules corporations dont need to state whether they use materials from the wartorn democratic public of congo. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. In news from greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation on thursday, paving the way for new elections. The move came after tsipras lost the support of many members of his own syriza party who opposed his backing of the demands of International Creditors for yet more austerity and economic reform in exchange for a new 96 billion bailout. Tspiras, who is expected to win in the snap elections, said the vote will give the greek people a chance to have a say on the new bailout. I would like to summit the governments resignation and i would like
Children of puerto rico deserve nothing less. Amy in july was hot. It was the hottest month worldwide since recordkeeping began over 130 years ago. We will speak with a scientist who has exposed how Global Warming has worsened the California Drought. Into conflict minerals. A federal pills court rules corporations dont need to state whether they use materials from the wartorn democratic public of congo. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. In news from greece, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced his resignation on thursday, paving the way for new elections. The move came after tsipras lost the support of many members of his own syriza party who opposed his backing of the demands of International Creditors for yet more austerity and economic reform in exchange for a new 96 billion bailout. Tspiras, who is expected to win in the snap elections, said the vote will give the greek people a chance to have a