Edward snowden, the former spinector who displayed a operettas. Well speak with stewart bader Stewart Baker. The search for ever greater protection for Civil Liberties does have a cost than we do not know what the cost will be paid. We will be joined by Daniel Ellsberg. He leaked the pentagon papers in 1971. Helped to end the war in that helped to end the war in vietnam. I believe firmly that Edward Snowden is no more a traitor than i am or that i was, and i am not. Today, Daniel Ellsberg versus Stewart Baker on spine hyena. All of that coming up here at coming up. Now,me to democracy democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The massive storm that blanketed the east coast in up to 18 inches of snow is expected to ease today after four days. The storm was blamed for at least 18 deaths, mostly in traffic accidents in the south. In new york city, mayor bill de blasio faced criticism for a decision to keep the schools open. The mayor says he acted mindful that many pare
Million syrians now refugees in their own country. And respect bud buddha, are respecters dont want his vase on a toilet seat. Face on a toilet seat. Are the United Nations is saying once again that diplomacy has failed to protect syrian civilians. 5 million are now displaced within their own country. And United Nations is saying relief is withheld from those who need it. First a report from bernard smith. Reporter syrias civil war is creating a nation of refugees. This is the aftermath of what activists say was a government bombardment of a strong hold on saturday. About 5 million syrians are refugees in their own country. Many are are reliant on outside help. But the u. N. Says increasing violence and bureaucracy have reduced aid deliveries to a trickle. Urging increased humanitarian access hasnt made much difference. Ive expressed my deep disappointment to the council that the situation on the ground has not changed fundamentally as a result of the statement. We are doing everything
Voice. Ill be hear with the sport including Sachin Tendulkar plays his final test match for india. More pictures are emerging from the philippines disaster zone. Every image reveals more about the power of typhoon haiyan. This is 20km of coastline that has been ripped to shreds. 15,000 people live here, people are wandering around. Aid is not getting to those in need fast enough. So for many victims leaving now is their only hope. And security deteriorated affecting residents and aid workers. The army is out in force trying to keep control with reports of gunmen and armed rebels causing fear among the population. We have correspondents covering the story from the worst affected areas. In cebu aid is piling up at the airport because theres no way to get it. Very that story. And we go to the tacloban where people are waiting for food and measure. And Marga Ortigas is in tacloban where security is a major problem. Why is security such a problem . Tell us what is going on. Well, the first
Decade after being evicted from their land. Local and International Rescuers in the philippines are struggling to cope with the aftermath of one of the strongest storms recorded. The philippines president says the number killed during typhoon haiyan may be lower than the 10,000 estimated. Many people across the affected region are in need of food and water. The people in tacloban had to resort to digging pipes out of the ground get drinking water. Security situations has been deteriorating. Soldiers are trying to keep control. People suspected of having robbed shops drive away in gunfire. Around 10 Million People are in need of help. We have reporters covering the stories from the worst effected areas. Wayne hay is at tacloban airport. We do to cebu. Craig leeson reports on how International Aid is not arriving fast enough for some. They lumbered into the cebu air force base delivering precious cargo from the nightmare that is one of philippines worst natural disasters. Those that coul
Protesters demanded answers today in the nations capitol. More tension over the scope of the u. S. Governments secret surveillance programs. Both liberal and conservative protesters gathered to protest what they say is unlawful government spying on americans. Signs saying t stop mass spying and thank you, edward snowden. Jean meserve was there. Marched through the streets of washington to the reflecting pool at the base of the u. S. Congress. Their message, nsa mass spying should stop. Im here because of our liberal principles in this country that are being severely curtailed. And not just privacy but that is the issue today. Were here at this rally to restore our constitutional rights, our first amendment, our Fourth Amendment and were here to restore balance to the way that our lives have been turned up and get our privacy back, get our safe space back in our private life. The protest ers protesters da message, calling for full disclosure of what the nsa is doing an end to those prog