2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Fridays
Covering the movements, the issues, and the people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang.
Empty Promises?: NAFTA at 10 It’s been ten years since the North American Free Trade Agreement was implemented. Proponents claimed that NAFTA would be a solution for poverty and sluggish economic growth in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Opponents warned that NAFTA would spark a race to the bottom in wages, labor rights, and … Continued
Queer as Youth. What’s it like to be young and queer? Young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth are more likely to be harassed and victims of hate crime than their straight peers. They have high drop out rates from school. And studies show that LGBT youth are more prone to depression, drug abuse, and … Continued
Women Rising II: International Change Makers Women worldwide are gaining influence as leaders, struggling for peace, justice, the environment and civil society. On this program we profile four women. Laura Slattery left a career in the United States Military to become a nonviolent activist against militarism. Amneh Badran spearheads a Palestinian- Israeli feminist peace coalition. … Continued
ElectionWatch ’04: Pushing Medicare – The Health Industry and Public Subsidies for Prescription Drugs.
Occupied with Peace: Jewish Responses to the Mideast Conflict.
Radio Mobilizing Communities.
"Spill-Over: Plan Colombia and U.S. Interests in the Andean Region"
Journey to Justice: Carlos Mauricio’s Story: Carlos Mauricio was one of the few political prisoners who survived the most brutal period of military repression in El Salvador. More than 75,000 people died, and countless others were tortured or disappeared from 1979-1992. On this edition, correspondent Jon Watanabe chronicles Carlos’ remarkable journey in search of justice … Continued
ElectionWatch ’04: "The Texas Two-Step: Bush, Corporate Cash, and Environmental Rollbacks"
"Meat, Milk and Money" – As global corporations gain greater control over the world’s food supply, their industrial methods of production are coming into question. On this program, we take a look at food safety and some of the health problems associated with the foods we eat.
