An interview with Dominika Ożyńska and Aleksandra Chrzanowska, two human rights activists from Grupa Granica in eastern Poland near the Belarus border, about the situation with the migrant route through the Białowieża forest in the midst of increased militarization on both sides of the border through this ancient forest and through the region.
Recent political discussions of marriage have revolved around who should be allowed to wed. But missing from most debates is the question of the unfair privileges conferred by the institution of marriage itself. Scholar Jaclyn Geller discusses the more than one thousand benefits accorded married people, at the expense of the non-married. Resources: Jaclyn Geller, … Continued
In an insightful episode of Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D, alongside activist Layidua Salazar, unraveled the complex issue of immigration, focusing on the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in the U.S. They delved into racial profiling, discrimination, and the stark realities of potential mass deportations, along with their depiction in the media. The dialogue … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Biden Calls for $33 Billion More for Ukraine Kyiv Attacked While U.N. Secretary General Visits BART Board Votes to Reinstate Mask Mandate CCSF Faculty and Students Rally Against Cuts California A.G. Subpoenas ExxonMobil Over Plastics Production … Continued
We speak with Professor Laura Briggs PhD about her new book, Taking Children: A History of American Terror an examination of the separation of children from their families has a long history in the United States. The book argues that for four hundred years the United States has taken children for political ends. Black children, … Continued
The Republican Party is gripped by a hatred of immigrants. But geographer Reece Jones argues it has not always been so. Instead, one man, the late John Tanton, was responsible for making nativism appear a central concern of conservatives, by propagating scores of anti-immigrant organizations, some which eventually helped staff the Trump Administration. And, as … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Governor Gavin Newsom signs 5 police reform bills including one to strip badges from bad cops. Congress passes bill funding the government as the Treasury Secretary urges eliminating debt ceiling. Democratic Party at odds over $3.5 trillion … Continued
We present audio from the Hard Knock Radio audio collection, The Future is Female. Recorded interviews and talks with Naomi Klein, Laura Briggs Ph.D, Alicia Garza, Sonia Sanchez, Rosa Clemente, Safiya Umoja Noble, Layidua Salazar, Aimee Arrambide, Malia C. Lazu and many more.
Kofi Taharka, the national chairperson of the National Black United Front, shared his thoughts about the US border patrol agents treatment of Haitian migrants in Texas.
We speak with Hip-Hop artist / activist Deuce Eclipse about COVID, Immigration and his new single ‘Just My Sun’ produced by El Juanio, about the emotional turmoil of many who desire to be parents, but struggle with fertility issues.
