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Portland State University, Inc.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Like other states across the country, Oregon is struggling with the question of how to fund higher education in a time of massive budget cuts. Portland State University president wants to incorporate it. But many students are saying no.


Beyond Wheeler:
UC Voices for Education as a Public Good

post thumbnail Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

A story about the University at California at Berkeley mobilizations against the privatization of the public higher education system in light of budget cuts.


Economic Roots of the Haiti Crisis

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

While the international community mobilizes to get aid – and guns – to Haiti, others are sending money and prayers. No matter where you were in the world when news of the devastation hit, disbelief seemed to be a global common denominator. How could Haiti be dealt another blow, when it has already suffered so much? Making Contact’s Pauline Bartolone searched for some answers.


Obamas New Immigration Policy Forces Massive Layoff at American Apparel

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Instead of facing huge fines for employing undocumented workers, American Apparel laid of its immigrant workforce. On the surface, this might seem like a more humane approach. In a collaboration with Spot.Us Patrick Burke reports from L.A.; where for the community at large, the result may not be that much different from the Bush-era raids.


Burning Man’s ‘Gift Economy’

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

No commerce is allowed at Burning Man. It’s one of the most unusual economic structures in the world–a ‘gift economy’. Making Contact producer Andrew Stelzer’s been there, and sat down with Larry Harvey, the festival’s founder, to find out how it all works.


Making Food Available in the City

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Urban landscapes may be littered with stores, but that doesn’t mean residents can find a healthy meal. Making Contact’s Megan Martenyi has more on a project bringing healthy food to low income neighborhoods in Oakland, California.


When Food is Trucked into a Breadbasket

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Making Contact’s Pauline Bartolone has this report about food insecurity in Fresno.


Tapped Out: Clean Water in Peril (hour-long special)

post thumbnail Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

We’ll hear from U.S. water stewards across the country, from a grassroots toxic canal clean up to a long-standing
watershed war. They’re people working to protect and restore our valuable fresh waterways and to keep water resources part of a shared global commons.


Waves of Change, Rivers of Doubt: Global Water Issues and Solutions (hour-long special)

post thumbnail Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006

we look at some core water issues affecting people around the world, including privatization, access to clean water, desalination technology, bottled water debates, and non-point source pollution.



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