0:08 – In honor of the International Day to End Violence against Women today, November 26, we take a look at the case of Lisa Montgomery, who is sentenced to death – the first woman in the US in 67 years – despite severe mental illness from a history of traumatic abuse. Advocates are calling for her forgiveness and mental healthcare instead of the death sentence, you can read more at savelisa.com
Victoria Law (@LVikkiml) is a writer, editor and prison abolitionist based in New York City. She’s written several books, including Resistance Behind Bars: The Struggles of Incarcerated Women.
0:23 – Huge COVID outbreak at Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Albany raises questions about workers’ protection and safety.
Emilie Raguso (@emraguso) is a reporter and senior editor with Berkeleyside.
0:34 – Ethiopia’s Tigrey conflict and humanitarian crisis explained
Horace Campbell is Professor of African American Studies and Political Science at Syracuse University
0:46 – Dr Mohammad Nurhussein is a doctor, author and PanAfrican activist from Ethiopia.
1:08 – The movement for debt collective action and abolition
Thomas Gokey is a co-founder of the Debt Collective and co-author of the debt collective’s new book, Can’t Pay Won’t Pay: The Case for Economic Disobedience and Debt Abolition.
1:34 – Thanksgiving meals and support – GLIDE
Jean Cooper is the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer with GLIDE.
1:45 – Food bank programs and meal distribution
Katy McKnight is Director of Community Engagement at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank.