Monthly Archives: February 2013

AMERICA’S CHERNOBYL – CHARMAINE WHITE FACE

LISTEN: In the mid-1970’s thousands of open-pit uranium mines were abandoned in South Dakota’s Black Hills and neighboring states. The radiation has polluted aquifers,rivers and the air, causing cancer rates on “The Great Sioux Reservation” to be up to a … Continue reading

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IDLE NO MORE

LISTEN: A Canadian grass roots protest movement begun by indigenous women – The Idle No More Movement – exploded with demonstrations across Canada on Human Rights Day Dec. 10, 2012 and has transformed the Canadian political universe within the a … Continue reading

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ORGANIZING ADJUNCT FACULTY

LISTEN: While adjunct faculty make up the majority of college instructors — many teaching and traveling between two, three, even more institutions — most receive no benefits or health care, and strain to make a living wage.  This oppressive work … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW: MEDEA BENJAMIN ON DRONES

LISTEN: Host Paki Wieland talks with Codepink founding member, Medea Benjamin about her new book on America’s drone warfare campaign titled “Drone Warfare:Killing By Remote Control”. Topics discussed include civilian casualties, Pres. Obama’s pick to head the CIA, John Brennan, … Continue reading

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