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Archive for November, 2011


Occupy: From Encampments to a Movement

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

As the Occupy movement continues to grow participants, activists and community organizers are grappling with how to ensure that Occupy develops beyond tents and into long-term systemic change.


Words As The Way To Freedom: Jimmy Santiago Baca

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

He went from illiterate street kid, to world renowned poet. But it was in prison that Jimmy Santiago Baca connected with his Native American and Chicano heritage, and began learning the lessons of his people’s past. On this edition, Progressive Magazine editor Matthew Rothschild sits down with Jimmy Santiago Baca.


Ali Abunimah on ‘Delegitimizing’ Israel

post thumbnail Friday, November 11th, 2011

Electronic Intifada founder Ali Abunimah says a global movement against Israeli government policy is breaking through. On this edition, Abunimah explains why he thinks Israel has ‘lost the argument’ over who’s right and wrong, and where he thinks the movement to free Palestine is headed next.


Veterans of Occupation: From Iraq to Wall Street

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

On this edition, we bring you the voices of Veterans from Occupy Wall Street and a special report on veterans returning home from war and the struggles they endure from inadequate healthcare to the inability in finding employment.


Who Controls Black Women’s Bodies?

post thumbnail Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

Reproductive health services for women are under attack, leaving poor women and women of color lacking access. But a broad coalition of women is striking back, changing the conversation on abortion and race.

WARNING: This program contains graphic language.



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