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British police use taser on man after he is down

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigation use of a taser on a man in Nottingham after video of the incident was posted on YouTube. The video shows policing using a taser on the man and beating him in the face after he was down. Times Online has more…

Ed Schultz: Dick Cheney wants Americans to die

MSNBC’s Ed Schultz told Joe Scarborough that former Vice President Dick Cheney was wishing for a terrorist attack on the U.S. This video is from MSNBC’s Morning Joe, broadcast June 16, 2009. Download video via RawReplay.com…

Howard Dean: Obama needs to walk back anti-gay language

Even though President Obama declared himself a “fierce advocate” for gay rights while campaigning, his Justice Department is now defending the Defense of Marriage Act with some distinctly anti-gay talking point. Rachel Maddow talks to former DNC chairman Howard Dean about the Obama administration’s actions. This video is from MSNBC’s…

ACLU lawyer: Obama not keeping transparency promises

The ACLU has obtained previously redacted CIA documents containing prisoner descriptions of the abuses they suffered at the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Rachel Maddow is joined by ACLU lawyer Ben Wizner. This video is from MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, broadcast June 15, 2009. Download video via RawReplay.com…

Melissa Etheridge: Medical marijuana helped restore my health

Melissa Etheridge told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that medical marijuana helped her cope with the painful side effects from chemotherapy. This video is from CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360, broadcast June 15, 2009. Download video via RawReplay.com…

Maher on Obama: ‘My hope is fading’

HBO’s Bill Maher told MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann that Democrats should not compromise on key issues like health care reform. This video is from MSNBC’s Countdown, broadcast June 16, 2009. Download video via RawReplay.com…

Little humor in Letterman’s second apology to Palin

David Letterman offered another apology to Sarah Palin Monday for a joke he told about her daughter. “I’m sorry about it and I’ll try to better in the future,” he said. Palin supporter John Ziegler wants more from Letterman. “I think it’s a good first step in the right direction,…

7 protesters killed in Iran; Supreme leader agrees to recount

Iranian state TV reported that seven protester were killed in Monday violence. The Iranian supreme leader has agreed to a recount of disputed votes. McClatchy has more details here. This video is from CNN’s American Morning, broadcast June 16, 2009. Download video via RawReplay.com…

Trooper’s story questioned after dash cam video released

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper’s story is being called into question after dash cam video is released of his altercation with an ambulance driver. Fox 23′s Rebecca Smith reported: Trooper Martin said in a written statement: “I had not observed the ambulance operating emergency lights or sirens and I was…

MSNBC host: Jeb Bush will be GOP front-runner for 2012

MSNBC host Carlos Watson believes the Republican Party is in stage two of a five stage recovery. “When all is said and done, after the 2010 elections, I believe that all roads will lead us back into the Bush, Jeb Bush, that is, as he emerges as the new GOP…