Against the Grain

Separating Children as Counterinsurgency

While the Trump Administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the US-Mexico border drew intense condemnation, the practice has been going on in this country for centuries. Historian Laura Briggs argues that it has been part of strategy of counterinsurgency, as during the anti-communist wars in Latin America, in which rebellious populations are … Continued


Guest host Eric Jansen speaks with two authors. In the first half-hour photographer, writer and actor Fayette Hauser, co-founder of The Cockettes, the 1969-’72 experimental performance troupe, shares some of her experiences in the group, reads from her essay- and photo-rich book “The Cockettes: Acid Drag & Sexual Anarchy” and shows us around exhibit of … Continued


0:08 – We start in Sri Lanka where months of mass demonstration have pushed the president to flee the country. The government appears to be in the process of falling as people protest intense economic insecurity. We’re first joined by Luwie Ganeshathasan, a lawyer and consultant with the Centre for Policy Alternatives (@CPASL), which is a … Continued


Chocolate Beats Radio

Chocolate Beats Radio – July 13, 2022

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Tune in to the Afro Diasporic sounds of Chocolate Beats Radio. Smooth, mellow, uplifting vibes to elevate and rejuvenate the soul. Bringing you unique blends of World Music, Soul, Gospel, Conscience Hip Hop, Funk, Jazz, Afro Beats, Rare Grooves and more… for your journey into the Afro Future. Hosted by Idris Hassan every Wednesday from … Continued