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Outrage grows as Georgia prepares to execute Troy Davis
Thousands continue to protest tonight’s scheduled execution of Troy Anthony Davis in Jackson, Georgia. Earlier this week a state board of pardons and paroles rejected a proposal to stay Davis’ execution, and today said they would not reconsider their decision. An international campaign which includes the European Union, the Vatican, former President Jimmy Carter, former US Congressmember Bob Barr, former FBI director William Sessions and many others have called for an end to the execution. Many want a retrial after key witnesses recanted their testimony and questions were raised over a trial that lacked physical evidence. Davis was convicted in 1991 for the murder of police officer Mark MacPhail.
We’re joined by Reverend Charles White, national field director for the NAACP.
Disability advocates rally to defend Medicaid from cuts
Both President Obama’s deficit reduction plan and Republican proposals would make significant changes to Medicaid, a health program designed to help the poor and people with disabilities. Today, people rallied in Washington DC to call for the protection of Medicaid. More than 40 groups drew attention to the effect on those with disabilities. Matt Laslo reports.
Slide toward poverty in US affects women more
New Census data shows a growing number of Americans -- 46 million -- are living in poverty and women are experiencing poverty at record levels. FSRN’s Salim Rizvi takes a look at some of the factors driving this trend.
Ohlone indigenous burial site protected in Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz, California, indigenous people and their supporters are celebrating the successful protection of a burial ground that was discovered this summer at a construction site. FSRN’s George Lavender reports:
