Many have concluded that the climate emergency will only be addressed by mass collective action. But given the small size of the U.S. left, who would populate such a movement? Scholar and participant-activist Kai Bosworth draws lessons from the struggles against the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines in the Upper Midwest, which brought … Continued
At a time when media ownership was held in a few hands, rightwing press barons combined celebrity coverage with xenophobic and nationalist politics, lauding authoritarian leaders and playing down the threat of fascism. In the lead up to World War Two, the likes of William Randolph Hearst and Robert McCormack in the U.S., and Lords … Continued
Brazilians just elected a retired military officer who has praised dictatorship as their next president. In the U.S., Trump continues to inflame hatred against immigrants and others, while passing policies that benefit the wealthy. How should we understand the rise of figures around the world like Bolsonaro, Trump, Duterte in the Philippines, and Orban in … Continued
WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Universal Peace requires an active celebration of Oneness fostered by the courage and willingness to vacate “knee jerk” conformity that looks and acts #just-like-xenophobia. Tonight, host Veronica Faisant airs excerpts from a candid interview with Bay Area Media Personality, Frank Somerville. Frank is circumspect and forthright in discussing … Continued
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez & Rev. William Barber on Racist, Xenophobic Record of Trump’s Atty. Gen. Nominee; Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration & Will Instead Join Women’s March; We Challenged President Obama, He Listened & Acted: Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Obama’s Farewell & Legacy; Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto … Continued
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez & Rev. William Barber on Racist, Xenophobic Record of Trump’s Atty. Gen. Nominee; Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Not Attend Trump Inauguration & Will Instead Join Women’s March; We Challenged President Obama, He Listened & Acted: Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Obama’s Farewell & Legacy; Will Obama Grant Clemency to Puerto … Continued
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On today’s edition of Hard Knock, we speak with former deputy Mayor of London, Lee Jasper about UK’s historic decision to leave the European Union, Brexit. And later we speak with Brittney Frazier and Lauren Spence about the play titled, H.O.M.E. H.O.M.E, takes place from Oakland to Mars, in search of Home. H.O.M.E. follows the journey … Continued
