This week on Act Out!
Being proud of pride means more than just a parade. We're diving into the history of the LGBTQIA movement and talking roots, resistance, and the creeping corporatization of the fight for human, for LGBTQIA rights.
Next up, what deaf whales have to do with climate change and how “small” spills add up.
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The longer and second part of our sit down interview with anarchist, author and organizer scott crow who dives into the many facets of anarchy, the “growing up” of anarchy in the USA, the power of building vs. resisting, reactionary politics and more.
But first, a little set up for a mind shift –-- the state – in our minds, of our minds – concentrate.
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Anti-fascism – Then and Now. How did we get to this absurdity that we now call our government today? And what makes a fascist a fascist? On the flip side, what makes an anti-fascist an anti-fascist and how can we fight and build in this brave new world?
Next up, activists battle fossil fueled FERC in DC and finally, part 1 of our two part interview series with anarchist, author and organizer scott crow.
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What is free speech? What is hate speech? How does academic freedom fit into that and where? And when money is speech, can we the people ever really have – free speech?
We're diving into this and more plus some perspectives from the Black left.
NOTE: Our full interview with Black Agenda Report columnist Margaret Kimberley can be found here and is WELL worth the listen/watch.
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Hold on because we are diving DEEP into the fucked fact files to bring you a list of bills, filings, laws and proposals that directly and overtly attack our first amendment rights to speech, press, assembly and petitioning our government. From state sanctioned hit and runs to laws against laughing, we are outlining a long list of creeping authoritarian style moves made to intimidate, silence and destroy those fighting for justice.
Also on the front lines, we take a look at the fight for Net Neutrality 2.0 – recent and upcoming actions plus what you can do to save the internet.
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A vehemently anti-woman, authoritarian theocratic regime was recently awarded a seat at the UN women's rights table - so we're taking the opportunity to really dig into the UN and see whether or not their work for human rights – really works.
Next up, May 10th is the anniversary of a landmark legal decision that set a precedent for oligarchical rule in the US. Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap of Move to Amend joins us to talk history and the present fight to end corporate personhood rights.
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We're bringing you a special one hour episode on the climate actions that happened in Washington DC this past week and weekend.
We're bringing you exclusive footage, images and interviews from the front lines of the fight for people and planet – over profit. Perspectives you may not have considered, stories you haven't heard from people and communities you haven't heard Of. From North Dakota, from the borderlands of Texas, from Washington state, the Carolinas, California, Utah, from right here in DC – from the farmer in Pennsylvania to the water protector at Standing Rock - indigenous, undocumented, black, white, young, old, and all that lies in between and beyond. From art spaces to the streets – from government agencies to the White House, it's all about people power and climate justice.
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Trump is trigger happy and making bank but is that not an American tradition – not just for commander-in-chiefs but the media lackeys sucking at the power teat?
Next up, Hamza and Intifada Street talk art in activism and finally
the march for science – what they got right and the important piece that's missing from their movement.
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the danger of absolutist thinking in a fluid and dynamic reality – i.e. the argument over whether something like a guaranteed income is worth the fight. We'll take a look at the concept and a buried study that sheds light on how it works.
Finally, Camila Thorndike joins us to talk about carbon pricing, making polluters pay, people prosper and the importance of local activism – particularly with the People's Climate March coming up.
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Justin Trudeau may seem an easy-on-the-eyes prince charming type but he is in fact this week's recipient of the low life scum award – here are 6 reasons why.
Next up, Canadian Climate System Scientist Paul Beckwith joins us to talk about climate change and the real tough solutions far beyond recycling and biking to work.
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former Black Panther Kiilu Nyasha talks racism, systemic corruption and the past and present of pointed fight & build activism.
Next, Flint is nearing its third year without clean water but it's far from the only place in the states that suffers from both poverty and poisoned water, land and air.
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You may have heard through the Wikileaks grapevine that the CIA has upped the surveillance state spy game – well, here's the scoop and what you can do, to keep spying eyes at bay.
Next up, a HUGE portion of your federal tax dollars go to war. If that doesn't sit well with you, here's one way – to resist.
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Wealthcare, healthcare, sickcare, the GOP, the ACA and the REAL solution neither side of the corporatocracy wants to talk about.
Next, we take you into the streets for the Native Nations Rise actions from this past week and finally, Tangerine Bolen sits down with us to discuss her case against Trump – for people, for planet – for water is life.
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We shift from histories to her stories with a revolutionary rundown of incredible women from around the globe and throughout the ages.
Next up, Nick Brana former outreach coordinator for Bernie Sanders talks about his latest effort to Draft Bernie in forming a new people's party.
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In Selma and worldwide – we take a look at actions and events for and by women that not only highlight our power and struggle as women but the continued fight for racial justice, environmental justice and human rights.
Finally, Mohawk professor and film-maker Paulette Moore sits down with us to discuss her documentary, The Spirit of Standing Rock.
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As Trump's ICE raids terrorize the country, we take a look at sanctuary cities and what they mean for not only at-risk immigrants but us – their neighbors and allies.
Next, you wanna impeach Trump? Well, here's what you're in for if you do.
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It's our 100th episode! In honor of that, we're taking a look at the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution – and more importantly, taking a look at the parallels so that we might learn from history rather than repeat it.
Next up, the difference between a strike and a day off and finally Kamau Franklin and the call to be ungovernable.
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What is America? What is American? Is the Muslim Ban or the bombs we drop or the fear and hate around immigration really un-American? And furthermore, are the horrendous happenings in the Trump administration unique to him – or are they just part of a long tradition of fear, hate, greed and injustice?
And finally, Medea Benjamin sits down with us to talk Saudi Arabia and our twisted ties to this unjust kingdom.
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the REALLY Hateful 8 get a low life scum spotlight as we dive into the latest Oxfam report about the continuous rise of global income inequality.
Next up, writer and activist Justin Podur gives us a rundown on war and peace in Colombia, how Uncle Sam and corporate goons benefit and what WE can do – thinking globally and acting locally.
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In a special hour long episode, we not only fill you in on the actions from the streets of DC last weekend – we, more importantly, discuss, analyze and project a path forwards.
Local DC musician, activist and writer Jason Yawn will join me to talk tactics, what to do now and the role of artists in the movement.
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As stages are set for the upcoming inauguration, activists across the country prepare to strike, block, march and disrupt. We’ll outline what's happening here in DC, where you can find out about what's happening where you are and most importantly, the context of these actions for newcomers and seasoned activist alike.
Finally, Samantha Castro dishes on her years of activism experience – from collaborative efforts across the globe to the importance of creative thinking on the front lines. Hers is the kind of insight and inspiration we need for Friday and all the days to come.
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This week:
War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength and it's still Russia's fault. We're diving into the law passed under cover of Christmas that essentially establishes an Orwellian Ministry of Truth.
Next up, yes bees are dying and yes that doesn't bode well for those of us who enjoy food BUT here's something you can do about it.
And finally, by the dawn's early light – wake up.
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