Civil Rights/Human Rights

Fallen Heroes of 2018

Airs at: Mon, 12/31/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

There were thousands of organizers, activists and local social justice leaders around the world who died in 2018. People who may not have made the headlines, but did crucial work in their local communities. As we do every December, we bring you some of the voices and sto... Read more

Parliament Debates Legalization

Airs at: Sun, 12/30/2018 at 12:00am - 12:30am

Produced for: Century Of Lies

The UK Parliament's House of Commons debates marijuana legalization; plus, Ngaio Bealum on equity in the cannabis industry. Read more

Root Causes of a Failed System: Chris Hedges

Airs at: Tue, 12/25/2018 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: Alternative Radio

Neil Postman in his classic work Amusing Ourselves to Death nailed it when he wrote, “When a population becomes distracted by trivia, when cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, when serious public conversation becomes a form of baby-talk, whe... Read more

Intersex issues, Candy Royalle, Portland Lesbian Choir, & Santa Bear

Airs at: Tue, 12/25/2018 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Preference

We'll be listening to the syndicated program Making Contact. Today's program is on intersex issues, both medical and personal, and gender identity concerns. We'll hear a poetry clip from Candy Royalle, Australian queer poet and artist who died earlier this year. You can re... Read more

Death and End of Life Care - Are You Prepared? (Part 2)

Airs at: Fri, 12/28/2018 at 10:00am - 10:15am

Produced for: Valley Views

Tune in to my conversation with Christy Wright, RN, BSN and former Certified Hospice Palliative Care Nurse as we talk about End of Life issues. According to a source that Christy shared with me, 90% of people surveyed say they think it’s very important to talk to their fami... Read more

Michael Eric Dyson on Trump, Truth, and Race

Airs at: Fri, 12/21/2018 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Radiozine

Americas unwillingness to assess the ugly truth about systemic inequality has created a perpetual sinkhole of denial. A reality that existed long before Trumps presidency. Its AMERICAs Legacy. On this edition, we hear from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, professor of Sociology ... Read more

BroadBand Episode 9 - January 2019

Airs at: Wed, 01/02/2019 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Produced for: BroadBand

On today's show, an interview with the founder of a political meet up group here in Portland, an overview of a few resources for LGBTQ+ youth, and little story about a small world moment that led to the discovery of a musician transforming grief in a phenomenal artistic exp... Read more

The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

Airs at: Thu, 12/20/2018 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Today on Sojourner Truth, we continue our 7-part series on the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, known as SNCC. During Part 2 of the series, you will hear more voices of some of the women who organized with SNCC, including Mary King, who worked in SNCCs Communi... Read more

Episode 74. It Takes A Village To Receive A Word

Airs at: Tue, 12/18/2018 at 12:00am - Mon, 12/31/2018 at 12:00am

Produced for: Village Vibes Podcast

On this week's episode of VVP, Brittain and Kayla are flying (high) and making like Drake, tryna stay light on their toes. Maintaining positivity is a helluva challenge but we're making it work the best we can!! Hear what we've got to say about self-care, the upcoming award... Read more

Safe Consumption Spaces at the Oregon Legislature

Airs at: Sun, 12/23/2018 at 12:00am - 12:30am

Produced for: Century Of Lies

The Oregon Legislature's House Health Care Committee hears testimony regarding safe consumption spaces, and an interview with the Drug Policy Alliance's Ira Glasser. Read more