Human Rights in Venezuela
July 10, 2009Every week, 60-80 people are murdered in Venezuela. Fewer than 7% of these murders are even tried in the courts. 97% of these murders go unpunished.
Guest: Venezuelan human rights lawyer Gonzalo Himiob
Buying Access
July 7, 2009The scandal at the Washington Post simply sheds light on what has been de rigueur in Washington for a long time: paying large sums of money for the opportunity to influence politicians. But the Post compounded the legalized bribery so common in Washington with allowing cash to buy access to journalists as well!
Nice touch for a dying industry!
How much do you think the devil will pay to buy journalism’s soul?
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