Against the Grain – May 28, 2014
In his explosive new book, Gerald Horne argues that the American Revolution was in large part a counter-revolution waged to preserve and defend the institution of slavery.
Against the Grain
12:00 PM Pacific Time: Mondays - Wednesdays
Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.
Against the Grain with Sasha Lilley – May 26, 2014
The Black Panther Party left a rich legacy of militant and innovative organizing. Yet one component of their work is largely forgotten. Sociologist Alondra Nelson discusses the Black Panther Party’s medical activism, from setting up free clinics to screening for sickle cell anemia. She situates its work within a long tradition of African American health … Continued
Against the Grain – May 19, 2014
Sharon Strand Ellison on the value and methods of non-defensive communication.
Against the Grain – May 13, 2014
The new documentary film Bringing It Home makes the case for industrial hemp and hemp food products.