Democracy Now! Monday, January 14, 2008

Today's Headlines

• Bush: Iran is World’s Leading State Sponsor of Terror
• Iran Agrees to Answer Questions About Nuclear Past
• Sen. Clinton Refuses to Describe War Vote As A Mistake
• NBC Rescinds Nevada Debate Invitation to Kucinich
• Court: Gitmo Detainees Do Not Meet Definition of “Person”
• 80 Arrested Outside Supreme Court Protesting Guantanamo
• Joints Chief of Staff Chair Favors Closing Guantanamo
• Conviction Tossed of Only Officer Charged In Abu Ghraib Scandal
• 121 Veterans Have Been Charged With Murder Since Returning Home
• Cleveland Sues 21 Banks Over Subprime Mortgage Crisis
• Green Party Holds Presidential Debate in California

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  Race and Gender in Presidential Politics: A Debate Between Gloria Steinem and Melissa Harris-Lacewell

  In the race for the Democratic nomination, a victory for either Senator Hillary Clinton or Senator Barack Obama—as the first woman or African American Democratic nominee—would be unprecedented in U.S. history. We host a discussion on race and gender politics with feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem and Princeton University Professor Melissa Harris-Lacewell. [includes rush transcript]

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  CACI Awarded Millions in New Gvt. Contracts Despite Being Accused of Widespread Abuse in Lawsuit Brought by 256 Prisoners Held in Iraqi Jails

  The private military firm CACI International was recently awarded lucrative, multi-million dollar contracts from the U.S. Army and the Department of Justice. The contracts came despite a lawsuit CACI is facing for alleged abuses in Iraqi prisons, including Abu Ghraib. We speak with attorney Susan Burke, who filed the suit on behalf of 256 prisoners held in Iraqi jails. [includes rush transcript]