DN!: Pentagon Cracks Down on Anti-War Iraq War Veterans; Federal Court Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:54:12 -0400 Pentagon Cracks Down on Anti-War Iraq War Veterans; Federal Court rules on "Enemy Combatants; Dave Zirin on "Welcome to the Terrordome" DEMOCRACY NOW! DAILY EMAIL DIGEST June 12, 2007 = = = = = = = = = Democracy Now! is looking for a few volunteers to help us spread the word about DN! at an upcoming conference where Amy Goodman will be speaking. If you are in the Chicago area, and would like to volunteer on Saturday, June 16, please email Emily Calhoun at emily@democracynow.org for details. = = = = = = = = = Democracy Now! has an urgent need for Mac Mini desktops and Mac Book Pro laptops for television video editing and graphics. If you can donate one, please contact us at equipment@democracynow.org. Don't forget, your equipment or financial donation is tax deductible. Thanks in advance for your support! = = = = = = = = = * DN! is hiring * Full-Time Broadcast Engineer http://www.democracynow.org/jobs.shtml Full-Time TV Producer/Editor http://www.democracynow.org/jobs.shtml = = = = = = = = = TODAY'S DEMOCRACY NOW!: *In Major Setback For Bush Administration, Federal Court Rules U.S. Cannot Detain Legal Residents Without Charge As "Enemy Combatants"* The ruling came in the case of the only person still held as an enemy combatant on U.S. soil -- Ali al-Marri who was arrested five years ago at his home in Peoria, Illinois. Writing for the majority, Judge Diana Gribbon Motz said authorizing indefinite military detention: ³would have disastrous consequences for the Constitution ‹ and the country.² Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/12/1415227 *Pentagon Cracks Down on Anti-War Iraq War Veterans For Protesting in Uniform* Last week a military panel recommended that Marine Sergeant Adam Kokesh have his honorable discharge revoked for wearing his uniform during an anti-war protest. We also speak with Private First Class Evan Knappenberger. On Thursday, he wrapped up an eight-day, 24-hour vigil in Bellingham, Washington to protest the military's stop/loss policy. Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/12/1415232 *Dave Zirin on "Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports"* Zirin discusses how sports have become an "athletic-industrial complex," Pat Tillman, Hurricane Katrina, the legacy of Roberto Clemente, Mumia Abu-Jamal and his new book "Welcome to the Terrordome." Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/12/1415238 * Headlines for June 12, 2007 * - Court Rules U.S. Can't Hold Residents As "Enemy Combatants" - GOP Blocks No Confidence Vote on Gonzales - Red Cross: Violence is Worsening Throughout Afghanistan - Cost of Iraq War Projected to Reach $2.3 Trillion - Rate of Suicide for War Veterans Twice as High as Civilians - 17 Die in Heavy Internal Fighting in Gaza - Georgia Judge Orders Release of Teen Jailed for Consensual Sex - Surgeon General Nominee Criticized for Homophobic Remarks Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/06/12/1415220 = = = = = = = = = Democracy Now!'s daily news summaries are now available in Spanish: Read Tuesday, June 12, 2007: http://www.democracynow.org To subscribe to these "Titulares de Hoy" by email, send a blank message to: boletin-sub@list.democracynow.org = = = = = = = = = COMING UP ON DEMOCRACY NOW! 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