Voices from the Edge

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Hosted by: 
Jo Ann Hardesty
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every Thursday from 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Progressive talk radio from a grassroots perspective

About the program …

Community dialogue is important. Voices from the Edge lends a KBOO microphone to informed guests you might not hear anywhere else. With an hour to invest, the call-in format engages listeners in meaningful conversations about crucial issues like racial disparity, government accountability, environmental justice and politics on local, state and national levels. Join lively discussions about concerns that are important to you and our community. Together we’ll make Oregon and our nation a better place for a larger number of those living here.

About the host …

Jo Ann Hardesty is a Portland City Commissioner and Principal Partner at Consult Hardesty. She serves as a subject matter expert on a myriad of issues and is available as a speaker, facilitator and campaign planner. A long-time voice for Portland's under-represented communities and a leader in the struggle against racial and economic injustice, Jo Ann was three times elected to the Oregon legislature and for many years Executive Director of Oregon Action. She’s been called on by the City of Portland to help re-write the City Charter and organizes those on the downside of power to pursue their interests from the local to the federal level. She is particularly committed to leadership development and in holding those in power accountable.

Join the conversation …

Join the conversation every Thursday morning from 8-9 a.m. by calling 503-231-8187. Keep the conversation going after the program at our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromtheedge.

 

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Topic tags: 
Community Building, Civil Rights/Human Rights, African American, Police
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Voices from the Edge 08-11-11 Getting Portland back on track

Airs at: Thu, 08/11/2011 at 12:00am
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Getting Portland back on track Wednesday morning federal agents raided the office of the city's parking manager as part of a growing public corruption investigation. The city pursues a $52 million renovation of the Memorial Coliseum while access to affordable housing conti... Read more

Voices from the Edge 08-04-11 Turning up the volume for the DOJ

Airs at: Thu, 08/04/2011 at 12:00am
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Turning up the volume for the DOJ The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that their plan for investigating policies and practices of the Portland Police Bureau to determine whether individual's civil rights are being violated allocates only six hours to meeting with ... Read more

Voices from the Edge 07-28-11 US DOJ investigation into police practices and policies

Airs at: Thu, 07/28/2011 at 12:00am
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How seriously will the Feds look at police practices? The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division is beginning an investigation into the policies and practices of the Portland Police Bureau to determine whether officers routinely use excessive force to violate Por... Read more

Voices from the Edge 07-21-11 Columbia River Crossing

Airs at: Thu, 07/21/2011 at 12:00am
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This week on Voices from the Edge, host Jo Ann Boman asks, "Can Oregon afford the Columbia River Crossing?" Jo Ann Bowman is a former state legislator, former executive director of Oregon Action and past board president of Portland Community Media as well as a long-time... Read more

Voices from the Edge 07-14-11 Walking with the homeless

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2011 at 12:00am
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Walking with the homeless Oregon's homeless struggle every day for food and shelter. They also struggle with the wounds of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence. Oregon Housing and Community Services' one night homeless count last year, identified 1,684 homeles... Read more

Winners and losers in 2011 Oregon legislative session

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2011 at 12:00am
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Host Jo Ann Bowman conducts a review of the recent 2011 Oregon legislative session.  Tax payers are funding more for prisons, and less for just about everything else -- we can thank Kevin Mannix and the passage of his measure 57 for mandatory sentences. Also thank legislato... Read more

Voices from the Edge 06-30-11 Don't call them "Post-Racial"

Airs at: Thu, 06/30/2011 at 12:00am
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Don't call them "post-racial" Those born after 1980 - the "Millennial Generation" - are the largest, most racially and ethnically diverse generation in our nation's history. They've been labeled "post-racial" by the media - a description that has only become more entrenche... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06-23-11 Understanding hunger in Oregon

Airs at: Thu, 06/23/2011 at 12:00am
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Understanding hunger in Oregon Each month, nearly a quarter million Oregonians ate meals from emergency food boxes provided by the Oregon Food Bank network. Last year, the network moved a record 72 million pounds of food to hungry people. Who are these Oregonians? Are thei... Read more

Voices From Edge 06-16-11 RANTS Edition!

Airs at: Thu, 06/16/2011 at 12:00am
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This week's "Rant" edition topics included Commissioner Fish's response to the housing audit, the attempt by the legislature to make it easier to conceal campaign contributions and money spent on the Columbia River Crossing and more.  Listeners joined the conversation with ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06-09-11 Oregon's Foreclosure Crisis

Airs at: Thu, 06/09/2011 at 12:00am
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  Foreclosure filings are soaring and lawmakers are balking.  Voices from the Edge hosts JoAnne & Dave talk with Economic Fairness Oregon's Angela Martin about what needs to happen to protect Oregonians from the foreclosure tsunami. Jo Ann Bowman is a former state legis... Read more