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Voices from the Edge 03-24-11 Oregon Legislature

Airs at: Thu, 03/24/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

This week, Jo Ann and Dave give us updates on what's happening in the Oregon Legislature. Jo Ann Bowman is a former state legislator, former executive director of Oregon Action, and a long-time leader in the struggle for racial and economic justice. Dave Mazzais a free... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-17-11 A new look at Oregon's Measure 11 and its impacts

Airs at: Thu, 03/17/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

A new look at Oregon's Measure 11 and its impacts Kevin Mannix promised voters in 1994 that his Ballot Measure 11 establishing minimum mandatory sentences would create certainty in Oregon's criminal justice system. While the measure tripled the state's prison populatio... Read more

Portland Youth Builders

Airs at: Mon, 03/14/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Normal 0 Recently I was asked to speak to a class about prison issues at Portland Youth Builders. This non-profit organization is committed to providing long term support for low income youth who have dropped out of high school. Contact information: To become a student... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-10-11 Wray Harris

Airs at: Thu, 03/10/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

How's the war economy working for you? That's the question many Americans will be asking on March 19, the eighth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. U.S. policymakers have little to show for eight years of fighting in Iraq and nine years of war in Afghanistan other t... Read more

Things We Love: Focus on Youth

Airs at: Fri, 03/11/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: The Underground

We've interviewed Roman, Eric, Jasmine, and Nayeli about their interest in photography and a bit about their lives and other activities as part of Focus on Youth. Focus on Youth is a 501 (c)(3) offering free photography classes and mentoring to students.at the Portland Inte... Read more

Things We Love: 880 Music

Airs at: Wed, 03/09/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: The Underground

Zoe does a profile on 880 Music, a fun and educational resource for learning music. This piece includes music performed and recorded there. Read more

How Organizing Teachers Is Essential to Education Reform

Airs at: Mon, 03/07/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill and Gwen talk about the business model that groups like Stand up for Children are pushing as educational reform, and how teachers unions are under attack because of their resistance. Gwen Sullivan is the vice-president of the Portland Teachers Association and an elem... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour March 7th

Airs at: Mon, 03/07/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Today's show, hosted by Joe Clement, features interviews about teachers struggling against the businessizing of education, single-payer healthcare in Oregon, neoliberalism and gay marriage, and a Well Read Red about the connection between the war against women and labor st... Read more

Human Rights Violations in Zimbabwe

Airs at: Wed, 03/02/2011 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Circle A Radio

Last week, 45 people were arrested in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, for watching a video on the uprising in Egypt. They were charged with treason and were tortured by government personnel. One of the detainees was pushed out of a second floor window resulting in a broken... Read more

Bus Riders Unite!

Airs at: Wed, 02/16/2011 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Circle A Radio

On this show, you'll hear interviews with organizers and community members who are working to make public transit affordable and equitable. They are part of an inspiring movement for social and environmental justice. First, we bring you an interview with Esperanza Martinez ... Read more