Sep 05 2012
Check out David Ryan Harris, a singer songwriter based here in Los Angeles!
We played his song “For You” on today’s show.
Listen to his music!
Take a look at his website!
Watch one of his music videos
If you know of an independent musical act you’d like to see featured on Uprising, send an email to mail@uprisingradio.org.
Uprising’s Music Curator is Chris Bennett …
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Sep 05 2012
As the war in Afghanistan enters its 11th year, US and NATO forces are finding that so-called “green on blue” attacks in which Afghan National Army soldiers are killing Western forces, are increasing at an alarming rate. Nearly one fourth of all combat fatalities in Afghanistan this year have been caused by “green on blue” killings. Just this past month, …
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Sep 05 2012
“Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.” — Ambrose Bierce …
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Sep 05 2012
Leading up to this November’s presidential election, a surprisingly small number of people have not decided who they are voting for. According to the New York Times, “the share of voters up for grabs this election is just 3-5 percent.” So-called “swing voters” are often described as “undecided” or “persuadable,” and are commonly known as “independents.”
GOP candidate Mitt Romney’s …
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Sep 05 2012
Opening the first night of the Democratic National Convention, San Antonio, Texas Mayor Julian Castro became the first Latino Keynote speaker in the history of Democratic conventions. In his remarks, Castro shared his personal family history as he extolled President Obama. Also taking to the stage was first lady Michelle Obama, who in a similar fashion shared her life story …
Sep 04 2012
We’ll get an update on Afghanistan with Kathy Kelly and why so little mention of the US’s longest war has been made by both presidential candidates. Plus, Lance Selfa discusses a “critical history” of the Democratic Party. And, Jim Mangia, President of IndependentVoice.org on where independent voters stand on this year’s election. …
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Sep 04 2012
Hundreds of people marched on the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina over the weekend, in advance of the Democratic National Convention that begins today. Protesters called the area they marched on, “Wall Street South,” because of the high concentration of banks and large corporations, some of which have helped to finance the DNC. Groups of activists locked arms and briefly …
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Sep 04 2012
Being able to step away from your job to eat lunch or being able to have an uninterrupted night of sleep after having worked a 14 hour day might seem like basic rights that any worker in the United States would have. However, 200,000 domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides in California do not have these basic …
Sep 04 2012
After nearly ten years in office, the premiere of Canada’s Quebec province, Jean Charest, could be voted out in today’s elections. Charest is a member of Quebec’s Liberal Party and polls show that he is set to lose to the student-favorite, Parti Quebecois (PQ). Quebec and its largest city, Montreal, has been the site of mass student protests and strikes …
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Sep 04 2012
Unemployment continues to plague the Eurozone, as concern builds regarding the long term financial health of European member states Spain and Greece. According to figures released last Friday by the European Union’s statistical agency Eurostat, the Greek unemployment rate stood at a whopping 23 percent, while in Spain a full quarter of the workforce is now out of a job. …
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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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