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Raze The Walls

Airs at: Wed, 09/15/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Circle A Radio

As Portland sees an increase in local police violence, it is important to consider the broader context of modern state repression. The Ad Hock committee to connect the dots is taking on this challenge by organizing a one day mini-conference called Raze The Walls on Oct... Read more

"Look at us." John Trudell

At times they were kind, they were polite in their sophistication, smiling but never too loudly acting in a civilized manner an illusion of gentleness always fighting to get their way. while the people see, the people know, the people wait, the people say the closin... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/16/2010

Airs at: Thu, 09/16/2010 at 12:00am

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div { margin: 0px; } Who should be Multnomah County's next District 2 Commissioner? A candidate debate with Karol Collymore and Loretta Smith Providing essential social services in a time of growing demand, replacing the Sellwood Bridge, competing with Portland for sc... Read more

"America" the beautiful?

The D - US Social Forum 2010

Airs at: Wed, 07/21/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Produced for: Circle A Radio

This June, the US Social Forum took place in Detroit, Michigan. Circle A Radio brings you audio from this massive convergence of movement elders, social justice activists, and community organizers from all over the United States and the World! This program features Sop... Read more

YWCA's TOP program for women

Airs at: Mon, 09/13/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Visitors from YWCA’s TOP Program talked about women transitioning out of incarceration.. Robyn Fountain, Program Manager of Transition Services and Suzi Penn, graduate of the TOP Program each had observations to share with Prison Pipeline listeners. Read more

Voices from the Edge on 09/09/2010

Airs at: Thu, 09/09/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Voices from the Edge

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Labor Day Special

Airs at: Mon, 09/06/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Prison Pipeline

Toby Green from the Laborers Union was the Prison Pipeline guest for our Labor Day program. Ruth and Toby discussed the prison work programs and the union jobs that some programs replace. We asked the question, “Is the Oregon prison work program “slave labor?” Read more

Voices from the Edge: Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell?

Airs at: Thu, 09/02/2010 at 12:00am

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Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell? The city's independent review board recommended that action, but will Chief Reese - as well as his boss, Mayor Sam Adams - oppose the Portland Police Association? This week... Read more

Voices from the Edge: Hurricane Katrina

Airs at: Thu, 08/26/2010 at 12:00am

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Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans five years ago this week. Katrina's impact went beyond the loss of life and property to reveal deeply rooted attitudes about race many Americans thought had withered away. Jo Ann and Dave talked about the various aspects of Kat... Read more