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Against the Grain

Amnesia and U.S. Intervention in Central America

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With the passage of time, some things are remembered and others forgotten. In the case of Central America, argues historian Aviva Chomsky, amnesia has been consciously fostered. The long history of United States support for repressive regimes and policies often vanishes in discussions about contemporary violence in Central America and migration from the region. Chomsky … Continued

Law & Disorder

Former SF District Attorney staff speak on the impact of the appointed DA

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On todays show – a look at the realities of newly appointed SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. She’s fulfilling her promises to arrest more people, criminalize mental health and substance abuse and be “tougher on crime” much to the devastation of San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations. She has also been outed as being paid to … Continued

UpFront

UFW President urges signage of AB 2183; Inflation figures out today

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0:13 – KPFA Reporter Erin Bump reports on efforts to address rising gun violence in West Oakland. 0:33 – Teresa Romero (@UFWPresident), President of United Farm Workers discusses Governor Newsom’s hesitancy to enact AB 2183, the bill that would allow farm workers to vote to unionize from home. 0:45 – JW Mason (@JWMason1), associate professor … Continued