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Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to the uprisings in Sudan. Negotiations have broken down between the military who have ruled Sudan since protests forced former President Omar Al-Bashir to step down. Protesters have been demanding democratic civilian rule. It is now reported that protesters will again hit the streets in Sudan on Sunday, June 30. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, held a congressional hearing on Tuesday, June 15, due to human rights violations in Sudan and the deterioration of the political situation there. Our guest is Professor Khalid Mustafa Medani.

Also, defenders of genetically engineered trees speak poetically about how it would save the beloved U.S. chestnuts. However, environmentalists continue their opposition to this move. We are joined by Anne Petermann, Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project, and Coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees.

And, following the election of Donald Trump, protesters took the streets across the nation. In Los Angeles, several protesters blocked a freeway. They have been charged under a terrorism law. Our guest is Michelle Xai, a member of Refuse Fascism and who was one of the defendants in the trial. Her charges were dismissed, but her co-defendants are currently on trial.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to the uprisings in Sudan. Negotiations have broken down between the military who have ruled Sudan since protests forced former President Omar Al-Bashir to step down. Protesters have been demanding democratic civilian rule. It is now reported that protesters will again hit the streets in Sudan on Sunday, June 30. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, held a congressional hearing on Tuesday, June 15, due to human rights violations in Sudan and the deterioration of the political situation there. Our guest is Professor Khalid Mustafa Medani.

Also, defenders of genetically engineered trees speak poetically about how it would save the beloved U.S. chestnuts. However, environmentalists continue their opposition to this move. We are joined by Anne Petermann, Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project, and Coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees.

And, following the election of Donald Trump, protesters took the streets across the nation. In Los Angeles, several protesters blocked a freeway. They have been charged under a terrorism law. Our guest is Michelle Xai, a member of Refuse Fascism and who was one of the defendants in the trial. Her charges were dismissed, but her co-defendants are currently on trial.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable discussion.

The punditry class are aglow with reports of Kamala Harris' hit on Joe Biden, who is the lead candidate in the polls in the lead up to the debate. She hit him on his record on race in Round 2 of the Democratic presidential candidates marathon two-night debate. Will it be enough to stop Biden's climb in the polls? Race and racism turned out to be central during both nights of presidential debates, with Corey Booker on Night 1 and also Elizabeth Warren. Warren knows she has to continue to break through in winning the Black vote. This highlights the importance of the Black vote in the upcoming presidential election in defeating Donald Trump.

Bernie was Bernie, and as usual, came across as the candidate who sticks to his principles and policies. He is also the only candidate who says a people's movement on the ground is necessary for things to change. The attack on socialism by at least one presidential candidate aimed at Bernie clearly fell flat. And Julian Castro broke through the crowded stage with his passionate lambasting of U.S. policies against migrants. Beto O' Rourke was the first to speak Spanish during the debate, but otherwise came across as lackluster and somewhat confused. Pete Buttigieg, the only gay candidate on the stage, stood out as calm, but also fresh, intelligent and pointed. Though many on the left continue to question his policies and portray him as a centrist, blue dog-leaning Democrat.

Warren continues a dramatic rise in the polls. Prior to the debate, she was just four percentage points away from Bernie. But Warren's supporters are concerned as now some are already imagining a Harris-Buttigieg ticket. Both Biden and Bernie were attacked for their age.

Meanwhile, reaction continues from around the world over the shocking photo of the drowned migrant father and his daughter from El Salvador. It has become a symbol of what increasing numbers of people see as inhumane policies and treatment of migrants, breaking international standards.

And the Supreme Court made two major decisions with wide implications for both parties that center also on race. One on the question of adding to the Census a citizenship question. The other on gerrymandering.

Meanwhile, the G20 meeting of world leaders of major nations is underway in Japan as of Friday. Big on the agenda are trade wars involving China and India.

Our panelists are: Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to the uprisings in Sudan. Negotiations have broken down between the military who have ruled Sudan since protests forced former President Omar Al-Bashir to step down. Protesters have been demanding democratic civilian rule. It is now reported that protesters will again hit the streets in Sudan on Sunday, June 30. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, held a congressional hearing on Tuesday, June 15, due to human rights violations in Sudan and the deterioration of the political situation there. Our guest is Professor Khalid Mustafa Medani.

Also, defenders of genetically engineered trees speak poetically about how it would save the beloved U.S. chestnuts. However, environmentalists continue their opposition to this move. We are joined by Anne Petermann, Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project, and Coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees.

And, following the election of Donald Trump, protesters took the streets across the nation. In Los Angeles, several protesters blocked a freeway. They have been charged under a terrorism law. Our guest is Michelle Xai, a member of Refuse Fascism and who was one of the defendants in the trial. Her charges were dismissed, but her co-defendants are currently on trial.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to the uprisings in Sudan. Negotiations have broken down between the military who have ruled Sudan since protests forced former President Omar Al-Bashir to step down. Protesters have been demanding democratic civilian rule. It is now reported that protesters will again hit the streets in Sudan on Sunday, June 30. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, held a congressional hearing on Tuesday, June 15, due to human rights violations in Sudan and the deterioration of the political situation there. Our guest is Professor Khalid Mustafa Medani.

Also, defenders of genetically engineered trees speak poetically about how it would save the beloved U.S. chestnuts. However, environmentalists continue their opposition to this move. We are joined by Anne Petermann, Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project, and Coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees.

And, following the election of Donald Trump, protesters took the streets across the nation. In Los Angeles, several protesters blocked a freeway. They have been charged under a terrorism law. Our guest is Michelle Xai, a member of Refuse Fascism and who was one of the defendants in the trial. Her charges were dismissed, but her co-defendants are currently on trial.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to the uprisings in Sudan. Negotiations have broken down between the military who have ruled Sudan since protests forced former President Omar Al-Bashir to step down. Protesters have been demanding democratic civilian rule. It is now reported that protesters will again hit the streets in Sudan on Sunday, June 30. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Karen Bass, who heads the House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations, held a congressional hearing on Tuesday, June 15, due to human rights violations in Sudan and the deterioration of the political situation there. Our guest is Professor Khalid Mustafa Medani.

Also, defenders of genetically engineered trees speak poetically about how it would save the beloved U.S. chestnuts. However, environmentalists continue their opposition to this move. We are joined by Anne Petermann, Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project, and Coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees.

And, following the election of Donald Trump, protesters took the streets across the nation. In Los Angeles, several protesters blocked a freeway. They have been charged under a terrorism law. Our guest is Michelle Xai, a member of Refuse Fascism and who was one of the defendants in the trial. Her charges were dismissed, but her co-defendants are currently on trial.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The nation and world react to squalid prison conditions migrant children separated from their families face in U.S. detention centers. The House passed a $4.5 billion emergency border aid bill to help alleviate the problem. Today, a major motion will be filed in federal court calling for an immediate injunction and contempt order against DHS and CBP due to the conditions migrant children are being kept in. Our guest is Peter Schey, President of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

And Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is trying to push forward what is being dubbed The Deal of the Century at a conference underway in Bahrain. But Palestinians reject the plan for not addressing the political conflict between Israel and Palestine, affirming that Palestine is not for sale. Also, analysis of the growing and dangerous tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Our guest is Phyllis Bennis, who directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, the L.A. County Sheriffs murder of Ryan Twyman. Police reportedly shot at his moving vehicle with a passenger inside, killing the 24 year-old in a hail of 34 bullets. Black Lives Matter Los Angeles campaigner Rahje Branch breaks it down for us.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute produced by the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The nation and world react to squalid prison conditions migrant children separated from their families face in U.S. detention centers. The House passed a $4.5 billion emergency border aid bill to help alleviate the problem. Today, a major motion will be filed in federal court calling for an immediate injunction and contempt order against DHS and CBP due to the conditions migrant children are being kept in. Our guest is Peter Schey, President of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

And Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is trying to push forward what is being dubbed The Deal of the Century at a conference underway in Bahrain. But Palestinians reject the plan for not addressing the political conflict between Israel and Palestine, affirming that Palestine is not for sale. Also, analysis of the growing and dangerous tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Our guest is Phyllis Bennis, who directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, the L.A. County Sheriffs murder of Ryan Twyman. Police reportedly shot at his moving vehicle with a passenger inside, killing the 24 year-old in a hail of 34 bullets. Black Lives Matter Los Angeles campaigner Rahje Branch breaks it down for us.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute produced by the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The nation and world react to squalid prison conditions migrant children separated from their families face in U.S. detention centers. The House passed a $4.5 billion emergency border aid bill to help alleviate the problem. Today, a major motion will be filed in federal court calling for an immediate injunction and contempt order against DHS and CBP due to the conditions migrant children are being kept in. Our guest is Peter Schey, President of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

And Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is trying to push forward what is being dubbed The Deal of the Century at a conference underway in Bahrain. But Palestinians reject the plan for not addressing the political conflict between Israel and Palestine, affirming that Palestine is not for sale. Also, analysis of the growing and dangerous tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Our guest is Phyllis Bennis, who directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, the L.A. County Sheriffs murder of Ryan Twyman. Police reportedly shot at his moving vehicle with a passenger inside, killing the 24 year-old in a hail of 34 bullets. Black Lives Matter Los Angeles campaigner Rahje Branch breaks it down for us.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute produced by the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The nation and world react to squalid prison conditions migrant children separated from their families face in U.S. detention centers. The House passed a $4.5 billion emergency border aid bill to help alleviate the problem. Today, a major motion will be filed in federal court calling for an immediate injunction and contempt order against DHS and CBP due to the conditions migrant children are being kept in. Our guest is Peter Schey, President of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

And Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is trying to push forward what is being dubbed The Deal of the Century at a conference underway in Bahrain. But Palestinians reject the plan for not addressing the political conflict between Israel and Palestine, affirming that Palestine is not for sale. Also, analysis of the growing and dangerous tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Our guest is Phyllis Bennis, who directs the New Internationalism Project at The Institute for Policy Studies, focusing on U.S. Middle East and war policy.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, the L.A. County Sheriffs murder of Ryan Twyman. Police reportedly shot at his moving vehicle with a passenger inside, killing the 24 year-old in a hail of 34 bullets. Black Lives Matter Los Angeles campaigner Rahje Branch breaks it down for us.

Finally, our weekly Earth Minute produced by the Global Justice Ecology Project.