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GRITtv: White Nationalism in the Age of Obama

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While progressives argue over who's failing to organize whom, other organizations have no trouble rounding up recruits from the many in the U.S. who are angry over bailouts, economic failures, and a governing class they feel is out of touch. Independent journalist Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films co-produced a film, "White Power U.S.A.," for Al Jazeera English on the rise of white nationalist groups since the inauguration of Barack Obama.

GRITtv: Jan. 6, 2010

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We take a look at what happened to the movement that put Barack Obama in office; independent journalist Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films and Chip Berlet talk about the rise of the extreme right, racism, anti-immigrant sentiment and the proper progressive response; Jonathan "J.D." Meadows, who is featured in Rowley's film, talks about his involvement with the Council of Conservative Citizens and his fears for the economy; a video from New America Media and Youth Outlook looks at the murder of Oscar Grant and what has happened since his senseless death, what has changed, and what hasn't.

GRITtv: Whose Health Do We Care About?

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With the astounding vote on the health care reform bill in the House this weekend, progressives were forced to consider what kind of compromises were worth making for health care. When certain people are excluded from health care simply because of who they are, how "public" would even a public option be? Tammy Johnson of ColorLines asks these questions and more in this commentary.

GRITtv: Hey CNN, Choose: Lou Dobbs or Latinos in America

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Even Geraldo Rivera thinks Lou Dobbs is an embarrassment to journalism. That's pretty impressive. Dobbs has built a reputation by bloviating against so-called "illegal aliens," praising vigilante groups like the Minutemen and even declaring that Mexico is now the enemy. Yet CNN appears to think that by broadcasting a special on "Latinos in America," it can make up for the fact that it gives Dobbs a platform to pontificate against immigrants. Well, the Basta Dobbs campaign isn't buying it, and we aren't either. Check out their video with our own Laura Flanders, and then take action!

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