Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Democrats face off in presidential debates Senate Democrats introduce bill to overturn Citizens United Contra Costa County TRUTH Forum challenges Sheriff’s cooperation with I.C.E. Central Valley Muslim man cleared of terrorism charges, still serving 24 years Chevron … Continued
Today we bring you the second part of our conversation on women throughout history with Max Dashu. She focuses on the appearances of women and their depictions throughout different mythology, focusing on the nordic legends. These women are often demonized, but their characters have power and can control the fate of man, giving women power. Dashu … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Trump doubles down on attacks against Baltimore Border Chief “CBP not running concentration camps” Climate justice activists rally ahead of Democratic presidential debates Governor Newsom signs law: presidential candidates must release tax returns Enviromentalists urge passage … Continued
Approximately 1.5 million years ago, women were revered as priestesses and honored for their ability to bear children. Archaeological evidence, such as ancient Venus statues, seems to support this. But by the late reign of the Roman Empire, there were movements to push women out and lessen their influence. When the Christian church rose to … Continued
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The original Luddites were British weavers and textile workers who objected to the mechanical advancements of the Industrial Revolution. When the economic pressures of the Napoleonic Wars made the cheap competition of early textile factories particularly threatening to the artisans, a few desperate weavers began breaking into factories and smashing textile machines. They called themselves … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Democrats subpoena White House records Republican majority leader Mitch McConnell rejects election security bills Muslim travel ban back in court Activists rally demanding closure of San Francisco’s jail at 850 Bryant New coalition forms in San … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: We bring you our drumbeat coverage on the situation in Puerto Rico, as the Governor has resigned after days of mass protests. Also, an excerpt of a speech given in the Bay Area recently by author and poet, Carolyn Forche.
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
