Chris Hedges: Saudi Arabia Plays a ‘Dark Role’ in the Middle East, Empowered by US

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Dandelion Salad

with Chris Hedges

RT America on Apr 15, 2016

The Saudi-led coalition – including the nations of Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – dropped US-supplied bombs into a Yemeni marketplace killing 119, according to Human Rights Watch. To discuss US arms sales to Saudi Arabia and ongoing legislation meant to curb it, Chris Hedges, author and former Middle East bureau chief for the New York Times, joins RT America’s Manila Chan.

Chris Hedges: It’s a Battle For All Life + 1000 Arrested at #DemocracySpring, including Hedges

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Dandelion Salad

with Chris Hedges

VisionPlanetMedia on Apr 15, 2016

Democracy Spring activists stage sit in at U.S. Capitol of the fifth day of protests. Over 1000 are arrested in the week long series of actions. Rosario Dawson, Chris Hedges, and Dr. Lawrence Lessig are among those arrested on Student and youth day.