Tonight's Nightline will feature Cindy Sheehan... (Awesome!!)

[CoffeeCat]

I rec'd this email today---detailing tonight's show...

Aug. 19, 2005

As the president continues his vacation on his ranch in Texas, a woman protester tries to rally support against the war in Iraq. We've put together a profile of the protest community that has grown at Crawford, Texas. And re-writing "The Da Vinci Code." After the Bible, it is one of the most popular books ever written. Now the movie is in production, but its die-hard fans may not recognize the plot. They're editing it to avoid offending Christians; "The Da Vinci Code's" Hollywood treatment. And the battle over immigration. Should illegal workers -- who are doing the work many Americans won't -- have rights?




The story of Cindy Sheehan has, in some ways, become the story of the summer. Camped out near President Bush's ranch, her protest is simple: She wants to meet with the president to ask him to bring home the troops. She lost her son in the war and says that radicalized her feelings against the president's policy in Iraq. Many say she's being used as a pawn by special interest groups intent on bashing the Bush. But it's more complicated than that. "Nightline" went to Crawford yesterday to spend the day with Sheehan, her supporters, her detractors and the residents of Crawford. We hope to bring some context to the story.

So what are you reading on your summer vacation this year? I have two toddlers, so I don't get to do summer reading for the time being, but at the top of the list for members of the British Parliament and countless others this year is the phenomenon of the publishing world: Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code." Next to the Bible, it is one of the best-selling books ever, with more than 25 million copies snatched up so far. So what's next? The movie, of course. Tom Hanks has teamed up with Ron Howard and they're shooting in Europe. But it's a sensitive and secretive project; trying to adapt a book that takes liberties with Jesus' story and not offend the millions of Christians who might go see it. Jake Tapper has the story.

And a community fight that says a lot about the national debate over immigration. The story is set in a 7-Eleven parking lot in Herndon, Va. It has become a meeting place for laborers (mostly Hispanic men) who are looking for work. The problem is they're undocumented workers and many town residents object to their presence. The city council has held some very fiery sessions about whether to build a permanent meeting place on city property. Residents of Herndon have lined up for up to six hours so they can sound off on both sides of the argument. Michel Martin has been following the stormy debate.

We hope you'll join us.

Gerry Holmes & The Nightline Staff

[jayfish]

1. Tape It And Watch Maher.

It will be much more fresh.

Jay

[me b zola]

2. We don't get HBO, so I'll be watching

The write-up sounds as though they intend to be fair with her:)


We are with you, Cindy!!! :hi:

[lavenderdiva]

3. thanks for the heads-up...

I'll watch!