10/11/24: Jeremy Scahill TELLS ALL: BlackWater, Israel, Cheney's, 2024 Election
2024/10/11
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Jeremy Scahill discusses his upbringing in a Catholic family in Milwaukee, his parents' involvement in social justice movements, and how these experiences shaped his values and interest in journalism. He recounts his early exposure to activism, his decision to leave university, and his time at the Community for Creative Nonviolence shelter in Washington, D.C., where he first encountered Amy Goodman's work.
- Scahill's father was nearly a priest, but became politicized by the Catholic left during the Vietnam War.
- Scahill's parents were both nurses and instilled in him a spirit of service to others.
- Scahill's early activism and exposure to social justice issues influenced his career path.
- Scahill was inspired by Amy Goodman's journalism and her confrontation with Newt Gingrich.
- Scahill learned the trade of journalism from Amy Goodman at Democracy Now!
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