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Agroecology as a Tool for Liberation: Transforming Industrial Agriculture in El Salvador
Beverly Bell interviews Miguel Ramirez, National Coordinator of the Organic Agriculture Movement of El Salvador, about agroecology as a tool for liberation.

US Raises Flag in Cuba After 54 Years
The US and Cuba are taking the next step in restoring diplomatic relations.

Britain Challenges Julian Assange’s Asylum in Ecuadorian Embassy
This comes a day after Swedish prosecutors dropped part of their sexual assault inquiry.

Chelsea Manning Faces Solitary Confinement
Manning is serving a 35-year sentence for leaking US government cables to WikiLeaks.

Committee on Open Government Fights Government Secrecy
The executive director of the NY Committee on Open Government, reflects on seven governors and their records for transparency.

Leading US Jewish Voice for Peace: “Give Up on Netanyahu, Go to the United Nations”
Jewish and Palestinian women are holding a hunger strike outside the Prime Minister's residence.

The Disturbing Ways the US Keeps Up With Its Demand for Meat
There's a high level of disconnect when it comes to our food, author Sonia Faruqi says.

Trained Pigeons Challenged the Embargo Before US Embassy Was Set to Open in Cuba
Artist Duke Riley used art to challenge the US embargo of Cuba.

Artist Emily Jacir Brings the Palestinian Experience to the Venice Biennale
For years Jacir has created groundbreaking art to capture the Palestinian experience.

Artist, Daughter of Afghan President Takes on US Abuse From Guantánamo to Abu Ghraib
Artist Mariam Ghani discusses how her work looks at how the US responded to the September 11 attacks.