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The Greening of America: A New Deal for Everyone?

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

President Obama wants a New Deal–– only this one is green. Obama plans to create more than two-and-half million “green” jobs over the next two years. But will these jobs be as plentiful and equitable as the new administration will have us believe?

Neither Here Nor There: Bhutanese Refugees in the U.S.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Thousands of Nepali-speaking refugees from Bhutan are coming to North America. Correspondent Adelaide Chen takes us on a journey with these new arrivals. From the refugee camps to Oakland, California, their story is full of hard times.

Growin’ Up, Comin’ Out, Speakin’ Proud

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Every year during the month of June, in honor of LGBTQ Pride, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queers, and those who support them, gather to march protest and celebrate. On this edition we hear from queer youth who are making radio to share their stories and perspectives and create social change.

Survivors of Solitary Confinement

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Tens of thousands are in solitary confinement in American prisons which according to the United Nations is torture. Producer Claire Schoen met nine former prisoners who describe in detail what it’s like to be in solitary confinement.

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The Greening of America: A New Deal for Everyone?

Neither Here Nor There: Bhutanese Refugees in the U.S.

Growin’ Up, Comin’ Out, Speakin’ Proud

Survivors of Solitary Confinement

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