‘Democracy Now!’: Rowley on Afghanistan; Greenwald on Manning
Thursday's edition of "Democracy Now!" featured two prominent journalists (well, three, including host Amy Goodman), Rick Rowley and Glenn Greenwald, commenting on two timely and pressing news stories By way of a preview, here's a quote from Rowley .Thursday’s edition of “Democracy Now!” featured two prominent journalists (well, three, including host Amy Goodman), Rick Rowley and Glenn Greenwald, commenting on two timely and pressing news stories. By way of a preview, here’s a quote from Rowley on his chosen subject, the war in Afghanistan: “By every measurable means, the U.S. is losing the war there now. …” Tune in below for more from Rowley, as well as from Greenwald on the plight of Pfc. Bradley Manning. –KA
Democracy Now!:
Clip 1: Rick Rowley on Afghanistan:
Clip 2: Glenn Greenwald on Bradley Manning:
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