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Union Curious in the Mid-2020s
Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, theres still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called Union Curious, UC San Die
After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over?
Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On todays big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today
The Challenges of Being Muslim Today
In 21st Century Western Culture, theres a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author
How Liberation is Only Found In Community
Todays guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. Shes a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she intervie
In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities
Many still think We dont have to deal with it now, but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel C
US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality”
So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments dont have the support of the people, yet were doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House
On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII?
In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Hayn
Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward
Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of Americas most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author
Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals?
This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the t
Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live.
What do we mean by the word hero? Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? Thats Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Paper