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Redrawing Lines of Power: Redistricting 2011

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

2011 marks the year for redistricting – the once-in-a-decade process to draw boundaries that determine your elected officials from local school boards to state and congressional representatives. On this edition, we examine the U.S. redistricting system and some of its pitfalls.

Egyptian Women on the Frontlines of Change

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Youth and their use of social media have been cited as leading factors for Egypt’s “January 25th” revolution. But women also came out in force to protest Hosni Mubarak’s 30 years of dictatorial power. On this edition, we look at the role women played in the 2011 revolution– and in Egypt’s history.

Lessons from Latin America

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

We hear from activists and experts who say the U.S. can learn a lot from social movements in Latin America.

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Making Contact’s 2009 Year in Review

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Two wars continued, the economy remained in freefall, and as hardship ensued, people crafted creative solutions. We look back at some of the most compelling stories we brought you during 2009, and find out where things are headed for 2010.

Cracking the Coup in Honduras

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Independent producer Chris Thomas takes us to the streets of Honduras to look at the roots of a long-standing conflict between a powerful oligarchy and the poor and dispossessed majority.

Election ’08: Can Politics and Healthcare Mix?

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

On this edition, we hear how Democratic activists have been pushing their party to make health care a priority for all. And we’ll hear a first hand account of how regular citizens led a movement and won their battle for universal health care in the San Francisco

Live From Main Street Ohio: Will Your Vote Count?

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

This year Ohio is again a crucial swing state, and it remains to be seen whether changes in voting laws there and in other states will make the process better or worse for citizens who want to cast their votes.

Parental Notification: Protecting Our Youth?

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

We hear from a group in California that says a proposition requiring parental notification before abortion threatens the health, safety and rights of young women, especially communities of color and immigrant communities. We also visit Texas where both parental notification and consent laws have transformed the ways young women handle unexpected pregnancies.

Battle for Bolivia

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

President Evo Morales nationalized foreign corporations and distributed the revenue to the poor. Now he’s pushing a new constitution that will weaken the power of the country’s traditional economic elite. But the conservative, pro-business opposition forces have blown up gas pipelines and murdered pro-government peasants, trying to provoke a civil war. How will the struggle turn out?