Aug 17 2006
GUEST: Craig Murray, former UK Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of Islamic Shura Council
Investigations into a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners in mid-air are now focusing on the possible financing role played by Islamic charities. The plot was apparently uncovered during a Pakistani interrogation session, and foiled by British, Pakistani and …
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Aug 17 2006
GUESTS: Donna Warren, Byron De Lear, Peter Thottam
For years, the Green Party of the United States has struggled against the two-party system of American politics. Funded entirely by membership and small donations, the Green Party calls for a just and sustainable society. As this year’s November elections approach, we’ve seen an energized electorate, …
Aug 17 2006
GUESTS: Danika and Danessa Nelson
Two teenagers from Trinidad, Danika and Danessa Nelson, have been signing Calypso since the age of 3. They have won national competitions and are currently visiting the United States. Their songs reflect peace and justice themes and they join us in studio to perform.
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Aug 17 2006
Neighborhood activists all over Southern California hold regular peace vigils to end the war in Iraq. Each week we announce just some of the 50 plus vigils that are taking place. Complete listings of all the vigils are available at www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org or www.peacevigils.com.
On Fridays in Atwater
5-6:30pm
Glendale Boulevard and Glenfeliz
the information line is 213/250-5500
On Fridays in Glendale
5–7 p.m.
On the corner of Brand …
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Aug 17 2006
“The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.” — Alberto Giacometti …
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Aug 16 2006
GUEST: Darby Hickey, FSRN correspondent, Joe Amon, Director of the HIV/AIDS program at Human Rights Watch
This week, an estimated 20,000 government officials, scientists and activists from all over the world are gathered in Toronto, Canada for the 16th International AIDS Conference, the world’s biggest AIDS conference. The conference is a follow up to …
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Aug 16 2006
GUEST: Avis Jones DeWeever, Director of Poverty, Education and Social Justice Programs at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, also known as welfare reform. The bill was signed into law by then President Bill …
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Aug 16 2006
GUEST: Jon Miller, Jon Hennah Professor of Integrative Studies at Michigan State University, lead author of a study on popular acceptance of evolution theory
A new study published in Journal Science last Friday reveals that only forty percent of Americans accept the theory of evolution. In European nations, such as Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and France, more than eighty percent …
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Aug 16 2006
“Fundamentalism isn’t about religion. It’s about power.” — Salman Rushdie …
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Aug 15 2006
GUEST: Nubar Hovsepian, Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Chapman University
A ceasefire brokered by a UN resolution this past weekend, temporarily halted offensives between Israel and Hezbollah. As late as Monday morning, Israeli planes flew over Beirut dropping leaflets that said: “Know that Israel defense forces will return and work …
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Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Is Coming To Los Angeles!
Come and hear Varoufakis speak in person on Saturday April 23rd in Pasadena, California, at his ONLY Los Angeles-area event!
WHEN: Saturday April 23rd, Reception at 12 noon, Event at 1 pm
WHERE: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Yanis Varoufakis of the Syriza Party took the European political establishment by storm a year ago when he was appointed Finance Minister of Greece by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Varoufakis is an ……
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