Amy Goodman
Born in 1957
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Amy Goodman is a prominent American broadcast journalist, syndicated columnist, and author known for hosting Pacifica Radio's Democracy Now! program.
A Harvard graduate, she is recognized for her coverage of peace and human rights movements, as well as her support for independent media.
Goodman's investigative journalism has earned acclaim for exposing human rights violations in East Timor and Nigeria.
She became the first journalist to receive the Right Livelihood Award.
Her work is characterized by giving voice to disenfranchised left-wing perspectives and criticizing mainstream media.
Goodman collaborates with her brother, investigative journalist David Goodman, on various projects.
