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Now displaying: October, 2019

The news corporate media won't touch, stories from the front lines of our movements to fight and build and just a dash of spoken word, visual art and snark. Blend and enjoy.

Oct 25, 2019

Transformation NOT Reformation. From regenerative farming to revolutionary inclusion, these voices from the Forest Convergence tell it like it is, draw connections between our struggles and unapologetically demand real and direct action. Wherever you are, that is your frontline. Know that you have an army on your side. And we must continue to fight. And build.

 

https://globaljusticeecology.org/
http://onamove.com/
https://www.biofuelwatch.org.uk/

Oct 18, 2019

Recent reports suggest that eating meat isn't bad for you. But wait before you reach for that burger. Because this isn't just about you personal health - there's a planet at stake here.
PLUS deforestation gets a greenwash

AND Mei Azaad from Fight Toxic Prisons talks direct action in solidarity with prisoners, and the layers of literal and figurative toxicity driving our prison industrial complex.

 

https://fighttoxicprisons.wordpress.com/

Oct 11, 2019

How high can you go? The costs of health insurance continue to rise sharply. Our push to build power, reach out to others and rattle thrones must escalate in kind. Next, climate and environmental experts fired for researching and spreading the truth. Are we gonna let their voices be silenced? Finally, Nora Barrows-Friedman joins us to talk about her recent trip to Palestine, the farce of elections on both sides of the wall, and our vital role in justice.

 

https://electronicintifada.net/

Oct 4, 2019

We all want Trump to be held accountable for something - ANYTHING - but that's not what's going to happen here. We analyze the impeachment frenzy in a way you're not hearing – but really really need to.

Plus, the difference between a whistleblower and a status quo whistler.

Next, Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap joins us to talk constitutional amendments, working inside vs. outside the system and finding hope – without optimism – in the fight.

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