American News Project Videos

Closing Down Gitmo Part 1: An interview with David Cole

dmurdock — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:34:27 -0800

President-elect Barack Obama says closing down the detainee camp in Guantanamo Bay will be a top priority of his new administration. David Cole, author of Justice at War: The Men and Ideas That Shaped America's War on Terror, legal affairs correspondent for The Nation, and a professor at Georgetown University Law Center, reviews some of the dilemmas ahead. Should the U.S. continue to hold prisoners without charge? Should we prosecute the top Bush Administration officials responsible for detainee abuse? And how do we regain the respect of the world community?

Democrats Shield Automakers From Legacy of Bad Decisions

gmclaurin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:45:33 -0800

Dismal auto sales and all-time stock lows may obliterate the Big Three. So the automobile lobby is back on Capitol Hill warming up to some of their best friends - Democrats - to secure $25 billion in loans. The question is: what will the money be used for and will there be strings attached to make better, greener cars.

Obama Short List: Inslee for Energy Secretary?

npenniman — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:24:51 -0800

Rep. Jay Inslee (D-WA) has been named as the potential head of Obama's Department of the Interior or Department of Energy. ANP sat down with Rep. Inslee before the election...

Party Chiefs Reflect on Day After

mfritz — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:16:06 -0800

With the grueling campaign finally over, DNC Chairman Howard Dean and RNC Chairman Mike Duncan appeared at the National Press Club in Washington to give their thoughts on the results. Dean said Barack Obama’s victory was a clear mandate, while Duncan called the assertion “preposterous.”

Obama Victory Celebration in Chicago

hhanbury — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:52:21 -0800

Obama's victory brought hundreds of thousands of people out to celebrate in Chicago, and ANP was there to capture the outpouring of emotion. Produced with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

A Night of Hope as the White House Gears Up for Change

mfritz — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:54:37 -0800

For the first time in eight years, the White House will have new tenants. And for the first time ever, the occupants will be African Americans. A crowd of people gathered at the White House on election night to witness history as it was being made.

Essay: Obama & America Look Forward

dhutchins — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:35:26 -0800

Forty-five years after the Rev. Martin Luther King delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech, many Americans feel that dream has been realized with the election of Barack Obama as 44th president of the United States. The producers of the American News Project take a cinematic look back on this election season as we trace Obama's footsteps in Colorado, Alabama, California, Virginia, Illinois and Washington D.C. As we look back, Obama reminds the nation to look forward to the challenges ahead.

Election Day 2008: Hope in South L.A.

lsebert — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:52:25 -0800

The communities of South Central Los Angeles have been plagued by crime and violence for decades. But on Election Day, voters in Watts and Compton spoke of hope while waiting in lines that stretched for blocks. Showing overwhelming support for Barack Obama, many reflected on their own lives punctuated by the race riots of the 60's and the 90's.

Election Day 2008: PA Voters Forced to Vote Provisionally

Danielle Ivory — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:46:48 -0800

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered voters have found their names missing from local poll books. Some think that the local books are out of date, some think that the Philadelphia City Commission was swamped and couldn't get all of the paper work done. But, in any case, these votes probably won't be counted tonight, which, despite the sky-high turnout, could have major consequences for the Obama campaign.

Click here for ANP's previous coverage of voting in Philly.

Click here for Steven Rosenfeld's article on Alternet.

Election Day 2008: Palm Beach, Florida -- A Historic Day

sgreenstreet — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:42:24 -0800

On Election Day, Obama supporter Faye Bailey woke up before dawn to head to her polling location. Voters feared voting problems in Palm Beach, the center of the 2000 election recount, and anticipated long waits. But after a day of less-than-expected obstacles, Obama supporters cast their votes and declared a historic "victory".

Election Day 2008: Birmingham, AL -- From MLK to Obama

gmclaurin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:21:06 -0800

On the eve of the 2008 presidential election people in Birmingham are celebrating the historic presidential campaign of Senator Barack Obama. For many of them a new movement is taking place as a result of the 60's Civil Rights movement.

If McCain Wins, Obama Supporters Predict . . .

hhanbury — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:00:01 -0800

At an Obama rally in Columbus, Ohio, ANP asked Obama supporters how they would feel if they wake up on November 5^th to find that John McCain has won the election. Produced with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

Feeling Blue in the Reddest State

sgreenstreet — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:30:09 -0800

Utah has a history of being the reddest state of the nation, with consistent Republican victories for 44 years. But now, in 2008, is all that changing? Could Utah go blue? In this report, we discover that some of the answers are quite surprising.

If Obama Wins . . . Conservatives Panicked, Pessimistic

hhanbury — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:54:10 -0700

At a Halloween-day rally for John McCain in Columbus, Ohio, ANP asked McCain supporters a simple question: If Barack Obama is elected president, what will it say about America? One woman, who claims that Obama wants to change the flag and the national anthem, demonstrates the lasting power of a debunked anti-Obama chain e-mail. Produced in collaboration with Patricia Foulkrod, director of The Ground Truth.

Chaos Looms Over Pennsylvania Vote

Danielle Ivory — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:21:17 -0700

Philadelphia is shaping up to be a key city in a key battleground state in this election, but machine problems and long lines may plague the polling stations and voter disenfranchisement will be a serious risk. Unfortunately for voters, the people charged with running a smooth election in Philly seem surprisingly unconcerned. Philly's veritable election czar, Marge Tartaglione (D), in particular, shocked ANP with her comments at a recent hearing. See more videos at the American News Project.

ANP has been investigating the perplexing case of the Philadelphia City Commission for a few weeks.

Click for our original story, Philly Official Scoffs at Voting Problems.

Click for our follow-up, Voters Sue Pennsylvania, Election Official Scoffs.

And click for the judge's recent ruling in the case of the NAACP v. Cortes.

McCain Supporter Sparks Showdown at Obama Rally

dhutchins — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:09:26 -0700

McCain supporter Charles David Ficken descended upon an Obama rally in Raleigh, North Carolina with a 10-foot tall picture of Barack Obama in East African attire, shouting the United States doesn't need a "Muslim-leaning" person for president. While exercising his free speech at the rally, so too did several dozen fiery Obama supporters.

Follow Hutch's reporting on Twitter.

Obama And The Jews

jkamen — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:04:41 -0700

His political enemies said he was a secret Muslim. Then they said he pals around with terrorists. Then they called him a socialist. Nevertheless, Barack Obama is still expected to win the support of a big majority of Jewish voters. Some activists fear it may not be enough.

Long View: Deer Hunting With Jesus

npenniman — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:56:11 -0700

ANP traveled to rural Virginia to talk to author Joe Bageant. His highly-acclaimed recent book, Deer Hunting With Jesus, was lauded by one reviewer as a "raging, hilarious, and profane love song to the great American redneck."

Sarah Palin Welcomes Muslims To Republican Party

dhutchins — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:51:32 -0700

Amid a growing distrust among her Christian base of anything Islamic, Sarah Palin goes on record saying Republicans welcome all Muslims. How conservative Christians interpret her remarks in the last days of the campaign is anyone's guess.

Follow Hutch's reporting on Twitter.

Voters Sue Pennsylvania, Election Official Scoffs

divory — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:55:38 -0700

Earlier this week, ANP reported that, come November, Pennsylvania voters could face substantial delays at the polls. We spoke with the man running the election in Philadelphia, who scoffed at long lines and tales of lost votes. Now, voters are suing the state of Pennsylvania. With the help of Voter Action and the NAACP, they filed a complaint this morning in Philadelphia federal court, specifically citing an interview between the American News Project and Philadelphia Deputy City Commissioner Fred Voigt. Here's an update and more of our interview with Voigt.

Click here to view our original story: http://americannewsproject.com/node/155

And click here to watch the follow up to this story: http://newsproject.org/videos/166