Further reading and graphics from tonight’s show:
JUSTICE FOR TRAYVON MARTIN
After receiving a “no confidence” vote by city commission, Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee has temporarily stepped down. “I don’t think it should be temporary at all,” Cenk says.
CBS News –
Sanford, Fla. police chief Bill Lee steps down “temporarily” amid Trayvon Martin controversyReuters –
‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws: State by StateNPR –
‘Stand Your Ground’: Miami Judge Decides Fatal Stabbing Was Self-Defense
GUEST
Tom Mesereau
Criminal attorney, Mesereauu & Yu LLP
DENNIS KUCINICH OPPOSES KEYSTONE
Despite his recent loss in the Ohio primary, Rep. Dennis Kucinich stops by to talk about the work that still needs to be done in government.
Boston Herald –
President Obama pledges quick approval of Keystone pipeline’s southern leg
CountPunch.org –
The Hidden Costs of the Keystone XL Pipeline
USA Today –
In Ohio, Kaptur ousts fellow Democrat Kucinich from House
Washington Post –
Dennis Kucinich loses Ohio primary challenge: Is this a career-ending defeat?
GUEST
Dennis Kucinich – @repkucinich
kucinich.house.gov
BAILING OUT BAD BANKS
Rolling Stone –
Bank of America: Too Crooked to FailHuffington Post –
Mortgage Investigation Consistently Hindered By Major U.S. Banks
GUEST
Matt Taibbi – @mtaibbi
Read more of Matt’s stories on RollingStone.com.
PRIVATIZING PRISON
Idaho State Journal –
The history of private prisons in IdahoRussia Today –
Private prisons – the best investment in America?
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Ana Kasparian – @anakasparian
KEYSTONE CREATES JOBS… KIND OF
Cornell University –
Pipe Dreams? Jobs Gained, Jobs Lost By the Construction of the Keystone XL [full Cornell study]Salon.com –
Keystone pipeline will spill, study predicts
GUEST
Lara Skinner – @cornell_univ
Associate Director of Research at Cornell
MARCHING AROUND THE US FOR TRAYVON
Washington Post –
Million Hoodie March ignites broader gun discussionWSVN News -
Miami students walk out to protest teen shooting
