Ex-nun Mary Dispenza challenges Pope Francis to confront sex abuse scandal; 84-year-old nun Megan Rice jailed for 3 years…… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Nuns Make News
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Month: February 2014
Former Nun Calls Out Pope Francis on Sex Abuse Scandal
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Ex-nun Mary Dispenza was raped by her parish priest at age 7; in gentle, firm terms, she challenges Pope Francis….. Continue reading Former Nun Calls Out Pope Francis on Sex Abuse Scandal
PBC News & Comment: Top Spook James Clapper has Regrets
Intelligence Director James Clapper says he regrets that NSA didn’t reveal domestic spying plans right after 9/11, when fear ruled….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Top Spook James Clapper has Regrets
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Special Appeal for New Audio Equipment!
As you may have noticed, the audio in our podcasts has been a little uneven recently. About 2 weeks ago, a critical amplifier fritzed out, and since then we’ve had intermittent distortion and other problems. My personal tech guru, Raul Velez, is on the way with a new mixer and other gear. Can you help me with this unexpected expense? Continue reading Special Appeal for New Audio Equipment!
PBC News & Comment: Marriage Equality Started in San Francisco 10 Years Ago
10 years ago this week, then-Mayor Gavin Newsom took huge political risk and permitted same sex marriage, available soon in Virginia…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Marriage Equality Started in San Francisco 10 Years Ago
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Monarch Butterfly Population in Sharp Decline, Details from Pollinator Expert Victoria Wojcik
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Monarch butterfly populations are experiencing an alarming decline for third straight year. We talk with Victoria Wojcik, research director at Pollinator Partners, about monarchs and honeybees, which are recovering from colony collapse. Continue reading Monarch Butterfly Population in Sharp Decline, Details from Pollinator Expert Victoria Wojcik
PBC News & Comment: Proposed Comcast Merger Would Create Media Monster
Vertically-integrated media giant Comcast wants to swallow Time-Warner Cable; without net neutrality, Comcast would have monopolist power in many markets… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Proposed Comcast Merger Would Create Media Monster
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PBC News & Comment: On This, I Agree with Rand Paul
In politicized publicity stunt, Sen. Rand Paul announces big lawsuit against Obama and NSA metadata collection, funded by Freedom Works….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: On This, I Agree with Rand Paul
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PBC News & Comment: “I want my Goddam 4th amendment back”
Tens of thousands protest NSA in 15 countries today, demanding real reform of mass surveillance, US return to constitutional rule… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: “I want my Goddam 4th amendment back”
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PBC News & Comment: New Greenwald Site Debuts as Obama Targets Another American
Omidyar-backed “First Look” debuts e-zine “The Intercept” detailing NSA role in Obama’s targeted assassination scheme, from Snowden docs… Continue reading PBC News & Comment: New Greenwald Site Debuts as Obama Targets Another American
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