Oct 04 2007
GUESTS:Randy Lopez, Student at Hyram Johnson High School in Sacramento and March Organizer with By Any Means Necessary, Lilian, Undocumented Student
In the state of California, a piece of legislation called AB 540 law allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition – but the students are not allowed to receive financial aid. We want to turn to …
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Oct 04 2007
“You can wipe out your opponents. But if you do it unjustly you become eligible for being wiped wiped out yourself” — Ernest Hemingway …
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Oct 04 2007
GUEST: Kimberley Delfino, California Program Director with Defenders of Wildlife
According to a report released today, California’s San Luis National Wildlife Refuge is under threat as its wetlands and funds run dry. Compiled by the Defenders of Wildlife, “Refuges at Risk,” points to San Luis’ lack of sufficient funds to compete with bigger commercial interests over …
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Oct 04 2007
GUEST: Jerry Quickley, Spoken Word Artist, Host of Beneath the Surface on KPFK
“Un-Embedded,” is the second play of a trilogy by acclaimed spoken word artist Jerry Quickley. Well known to KPFK listeners as the host of Beneath the Surface, Quickley explores the human dimension of the occupation of Iraq through his one man performance piece. Informed …
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Oct 04 2007
… aboutThe Resignation of Earl Butt.
Produced by Radio Rootz.
Radio Rootz works in public schools to train teens in media literacy and radio production. Rootz Youth analyze and critique the media, and learn how to create news that reflects their voices, issues, and communities. For more information, visit www.radiorootz.org …
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Oct 03 2007
“What we call “The New American Audience” is a cross-section of the country that brings us to the future. We have to respond to the whole audience, the whole country. You are protected against your own racism and narrow-mindedness, and are urged, due to the make-up of that audience and the need to reach them, to reach a higher place.” — Luis Valdez …
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Oct 03 2007
GUEST: Tayyab Mahmud, Professor at the University of Seattle
Hundreds lawyers clashed with Pakistani riot police outside the country’s Supreme Court and Election Commission. Critics are angry over a high court ruling that will allow Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to run for another term – as he still serves as Pakistan’s Army Chief. Musharraf claims that he …
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Oct 03 2007
GUESTS: Gina Wood, Deputy Director of the Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, Ron David, M.D.Co-chair, National Commission on Infant Mortality
According to a recently released report, black infant mortality rates in the United States are more than twice the number suffered by white populations. Authored by a commission sponsored by …
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Oct 03 2007
GUEST: Jesus A. Reyes, Director with East LA Rep
East LA Rep, a group dedicated to promoting the essential role of Latino theater to the American stage, put out a call for works from prominent playwrights. Many responded, offering pieces that never been produced in Los Angeles. Over the next four weekends, 14 contemporary playwrights, ranging from …
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Oct 03 2007
… aboutThe Death of Lois Waisbrooker.
Produced by Radio Rootz.
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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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