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(2015/09/18) The angels of our better nature are being tested (Syrian Refugee Crisis)
Edition #954 Today we look at the worst refugee crisis since WWII and encourage governments around the world to do the right thing to help by opening their doors to victims of war Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show...
(2015/09/15) Beyond Marriage Equality (LGBTQ Rights)
Edition #953 Today we look at a bit of the fallout since the marriage equality SCOTUS decision but we also look beyond marriage equality Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A...
(2015/09/11) The battle rages whether you pay attention or not (Reproductive Justice)
Edition #952 Today we take a look at the reproductive justice front of the war on women. From legislation to underhanded tricks to acts of terrorism, many are fighting to deny people their right to bodily autonomy Be part of the show! Leave...
(2015/09/08) It is neither all good nor all bad (Sex Workers Rights)
Edition #951 Today we take a look at sex work and why it should be decriminalized rather than demonized Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening Theme: A Fond Farewell - From a Basement On...
(2015/09/04) Progressivism: A guide
Edition #950 Today we take a look at progressivism, define some terms, clarify some stumbling blocks and give some guidance on how to be a better progressive Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....
(2015/09/01) Throwing away food while people starve (Poverty)
Edition #949 Today we take a look at the injustices inherent in a system that criminalizes poverty and allows food insecurity while more than enough food is dumped into landfills Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show...
(2014/12/16) One of our Blackest Marks (The Torture Report) (Repost)
Edition #884 Today we take a look at the recently released Senate torture report and attempt to give guidance on how it should and should NOT be received Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch. 1: Opening...
(2014/12/05) Processing Ferguson, Eric Garner and Beyond (#BlackLivesMatter) (Repost)
Edition #881 Today we listen and learn from those most deeply effected by the pattern of deaths of black men and women as they talk through their grief and anger Be part of the show! Leave a message at 202-999-3991 Show Notes Ch....
(2015/08/21) The shift in culture we need (Climate)
Edition #948 Today we take a look at a variety of aspects of a new culture we should all be aspiring to where health, happiness and environmental sustainability are all in line with each other Be part of the show! Leave a message at...
(2015/08/18) Understanding the schism in the progressive movement (#BlackLivesMatter)
Edition #947 Today we see what we can learn from the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests against Bernie Sanders and White Progressives™ and the reactions from some Sanders supporters that they sparked Be part of the show! Leave a message...
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