Prison

Solitary Confinement in the U.S. and the Angola 3, 38 Years and Counting!

Airs at: Thu, 06/10/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: A Deeper Look

Solitary Confinement in the U.S. and the Angola 3, 38 Years and Counting! 80, 000 American prisoners are spending their lives locked in solitary confinement, a number inconceivable 2 decades ago. Governments argue that it's good prison management, opponents call it torture.... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06/10/2010

Airs at: Thu, 06/10/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

"A Conversation with The Fire Frashour Campaign" Should Portland Police officers Ronald Frashour, Chris Humphreys and others involved in the death of Portland residents in recent years be fired immediately? Should mandatory arbitration be removed from the Portland Police A... Read more

What's up with the Oregon Legislature?

Airs at: Mon, 06/14/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Caylor Rolings from Partnerships for Safety and Justice called Prison Pipeline to let our listeners know that proposed prison budget cuts should be avoided or at least scrutinized carefully. Caylor encouraged folks to write to legislators or a Letter to the Editor at the Or... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 06/03/2010

Airs at: Thu, 06/03/2010 at 12:00am

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Jo Ann & Dave discuss police accountability, and the U.S. Supreme Court's June 1 decision regarding Miranda rights. Open lines. About the program… Join co-hosts Jo Ann Bowman and Dave Mazza every Thursday morning as they bring you informative guests and lively discussions ... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 05/27/2010

Airs at: Thu, 05/27/2010 at 12:00am

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Coffee, Tea and VOE: A talk with Coffee Party PDX's Kristy Alberty and Common Cause Oregon's Nate Gulley The Tea Party has captured the imagination of America's media industry if not the American people, lending it clout that far surpasses its numbers. Tea Party pressure ... Read more

Michelle Alexander; THE NEW JIM CROW: MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS

Airs at: Thu, 05/27/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: A Deeper Look

Interview with the author of the stunning new book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness Michelle Alexander is a legal scholar, who has who has worked in an impressive array of positions related to racial justice and civil rights. In her importa... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 5/20/10

Airs at: Thu, 05/20/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

Oregon Primary Election 2010 About the program… Join co-hosts Jo Ann Bowman and Dave Mazza every Thursday morning as they bring you informative guests and lively discussions about the issues that are important to you and your community. Every week, Voices from the Edge... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 5/13/10

Airs at: Thu, 05/13/2010 at 12:00am

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Is Multnomah County "uniquely toxic" for people of color? A new report by Portland State University states that for people of color, Multnomah County is a "uniquely toxic" place when it comes to education, income, home ownership and health. The 152-page report, which ... Read more

Chip Shields Interview

Airs at: Mon, 05/17/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Senator Chip Shields was tonight’s guest. Don’t miss his comments. His concern for prison issues is evident. Chip answered a few questions submitted by prisoners, and spoke quite a bit about Measure 11. Read more

Voices From the Edge on 05/06/2010

Airs at: Thu, 05/06/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

About the program… Join co-hosts Jo Ann Bowman and Dave Mazza every Thursday morning as they bring you informative guests and lively discussions about the issues that are important to you and your community. Every week, Voices from the Edge provides KBOO listeners a pla... Read more