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In Ghana, West Africa, a rural village eagerly awaits a shipment of recycled bicycles from the United States. This inspiring story begins in Boston where volunteers from Bikes Not Bombs (partnering with Village Bicycle Project) load a container with donated used bikes and parts. Through skillful packing, 450 bikes are loaded and the container is sent to Ghana. The majority of the bikes are sold in a colorful frenzy to pay for shipping costs, while the best bikes are set aside to take to the village. Ayamye* chronicles the lives of Nurse Letitia and Seth before they get the bicycles and again, one year later. These two individuals are very different from each other, the common thread being the need for transportation and the wish for positive development in their community. We experience village life with them in dry season; mining salt and tending to their farms and in the rainy season when the biggest storm known to the people of the village wipes out the road and creates hazardous conditions and a compounded transportation problem. The determined and resourceful people of the rural village let us into their daily lives in a dramatic look at how lack of transportation can impact the education, health and livelihood of their community. Ayamye* is a moving, life-affirming film that proves sustainable solutions to crisis are not always complex. ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:46:45 -0400 Ayamye 11820692 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/encore-4th-october/11820692/
From : NEAR 90.3 fm - Podcast
On this edition of Encore we will be hearing from Northside Today and Northside Tonight . Peter Byrne of Christian Aid speaks to Geraldine Wynne about The Walk In The Park event to raise funds for Ethiopia for Northside Today . Noel McGuiness Peter Orgonanon the organiser of the first Miss Nigeria Pageant here in Ireland for Northside Tonight File Download (27:24 min / 9.4 MB) ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:47:59 -0400 Encore 4th october 11805079 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/hilary-charlesworth-how-universal-is-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/11805079/
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It's 60 years this year since the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After two years of hard work, and much consultation, the Declaration came into being on the 10th of December. 1948. According to Hilary Charlesworth, while the significance of the Declaration is profound it was, and remains, a radical and controversial document. Hilary Charlesworth is the Director of the Centre for International Governance and Justice and Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the ANU. This lecture was presented by the La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue. Melbourne, October 2008 (Part 1 of 2) Click here for Part 2 ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:40:35 -0400 Hilary Charlesworth: How Universal is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 11805080 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/hilary-charlesworth-p2-how-universal-is-the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights/11805080/
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It's 60 years this year since the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. After two years of hard work, and much consultation, the Declaration came into being on the 10th of December. 1948. According to Hilary Charlesworth, while the significance of the Declaration is profound it was, and remains, a radical and controversial document. Hilary Charlesworth is the Director of the Centre for International Governance and Justice and Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the ANU. This lecture was presented by La Trobe University Centre for Dialogue.Melbourne, October 2008(Part 2 of 2) ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:14:04 -0400 Hilary Charlesworth (p2): How Universal is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 11684894 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/winter-soldier-day-2-crisis-in-veterans-healthcare-part-i/11684894/
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March 14, 2008, panelists discuss issues with the Veterans' healthcare system. - Zollie Goodman was promised that he and his family would have medical coverage when he joined the Navy. He speaks about the inadequacy of the veterans' healthcare system and his everyday struggle to maneuver through it. - Eric Estenzo and Eli Wright speak about injuries they received while in active duty and their frustrations with attempting to get treatment. Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan featured testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what has been really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and presented video and photographic evidence. In addition, there were panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels covered everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:07:48 -0400 Winter Soldier Day 2: Crisis in Veterans' Healthcare Part I 11678882 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/winter-soldier-day-2-the-rules-of-engagement-part-iv/11678882/
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March 14, 2008, According to international law the Rules of Engagement are laws that limit the use of force. Rules of Engagement are the moral and legal right to use force and they lay down the guidelines whenever force is necessary. - Jason Hurd, a self-described Tennessee mountain man, spent ten years in the Army and National Guard. He spent his year in Iraq in central Baghdad as a medic, sometimes doing meet-and- greets with the local population, but he didn't escape the shooting and bombardment of civilian targets. - Amy Goodman talks with Aaron Keaton, one of the people who put together Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan. Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan featured testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what has been really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and presented video and photographic evidence. In addition, there were panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels covered everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support. ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:25:58 -0400 Winter Soldier Day 2: The Rules of Engagement Part IV 11687101 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gay-usa-campaigns-to-defeat-four-anti-gay-state-ballot-measures-heat-up/11687101/
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OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FIGHTING FOUR STATE ANTI-GAY REFERENDUM this November and we urge you to get involved with defeating all of them: For California, go to www.noonprop8.com For Arkansas, go to www.arkansasfamiliesfirst.org For Florida, go to www.sayno2.com For Arizona, go to www.votenoprop102.com ALSO IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: HOLLYWOOD CELEBS START KICKING IN BIG BUCKS IN CALIFORNIA TO OPPOSE THE AMENDMENT TO BAN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. WE LL SHOW YOU THE FIRST AD FOR OUR SIDE DIANE SCHROER WINS HER TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION CASE VS. THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS NEVER MIND. MARK FOLEY WILL NOT BE CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN PAGE SCANDAL THAT LED TO HIS RESIGNATION FROM CONGRESS. JOE BIDEN WILL ADDRESS THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN DINNER IN D.C. ON OCT. 4 THE PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL COMES OUT FOR CIVIL UNIONS ANDY REVIEWS OKLAHOMA, IN CONFLICT, IRENA S VOW, AND THE TEMPEST Gay USA, a weekly news-hour, offers comprehensive news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community. The program features lively repartee between hosts Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, as well as interviews with special guests. Produced at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Gay USA airs several times a week on http://www.freespeech.org/videodb/index.php?search=gay+usa s complete episode is streamed on www.freespeech.org and is available as an http://www.freespeech.org/videodb/index.php?action=search&mode=rss&search=gay+usa">RSS feed ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:05 -0400 Gay USA: Campaigns to defeat four anti-gay state ballot measures heat up 11678432 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/winter-soldier-day-2-the-rules-of-engagement-part-iii/11678432/
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March 14, 2008, According to international law the Rules of Engagement are laws that limit the use of force. Rules of Engagement are the moral and legal right to use force and they lay down the guidelines whenever force is necessary. - Steven Mortillo speaks about the difficulty even to know whether you are following the Rules Of Engagement in the thick of the action, especially when you believe you are avenging the death of a friend. - Jesse Hamilton speaks about serving as an adviser to the newly formed Iraqi army. - Adam Kokesh speaks about his experiences being in Fallujah shortly after the four Blackwater contractors were killed. He testifies that all the detainees, guilty or innocent, get treated the same, which leads more and more "innocent" ones to join the insurgency. Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan featured testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what has been really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and presented video and photographic evidence. In addition, there were panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels covered everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support. ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:50:39 -0400 Winter Soldier Day 2: The Rules of Engagement Part III 11652220 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/winter-solider-day-1-the-legacy-of-gi-resistance-part-i/11652220/
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March 13, 2008, hear from panelists who have been involved in organizing GIs and veterans to tell their stories and to take a stance.- Kelly Dougherty, IVAW s executive director, served as a medic and MP with the Colorado Army National Guard in the Balkans and Iraq. - Gerald Nicosia, author of "The Definitive History of the Vietnam Veterans Movement, Home to War," reads a statement from Ron Kovic, a former Marine sergeant, who was paralyzed during his second tour of duty in Vietnam.- David Cortright, professor of peace studies at Notre Dame University and author of "Soldiers In Revolt GI Resistance During The Vietnam War," draws parallels between the GI resistance movements during the Vietnam war and today: war crimes hearings, ads and petitions, organizing on active-duty bases, and publications using whatever technology is at hand.Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan featured testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what has been really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and presented video and photographic evidence. In addition, there were panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels covered everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support. ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:58:36 -0400 Winter Solider Day 1: The Legacy of GI Resistance Part I 11654821 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/radio-a-fondo-human-right-watch/11654821/
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Sobre la expulsi n de Venezuela de Vivancos, director de Human Right Watch ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:03:49 -0400 Radio A Fondo: Human Right Watch 11645722 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gay-usa-mitchell-gold-on-his-new-book-crisis-growing-up-gay-in-america/11645722/
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OUR GUEST THIS WEEK for our last twenty minutes is Mitchell Gold, the out gay furniture company executive, who is a longtime gay activist and philanthropist, founder of www.FaithinAmerica.com http://www.faithinamerica.com/ to combat anti-gay bigotry in religion, and now the editor of "Crisis: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay in America." He will tell us about his personal journey and what he hopes to accomplish with his group and book. IN THE NEWS: MORE DETAILS EMERGE ABOUT SARAH PALIN'S ANTI-GAY ACTIVISTIES, INCLUDING AN EFFORT TO BAN GAY-THEMED BOOKS GAY PATRONS OF A LOUISVILLE MCDONALDS GET A SUPER-SIZED ORDER OF ANTI-GAY BIGOTRY FLORIDA'S GAY ADOPTION BAN RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY JUDGE BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN MUCH STAR TREK STAR GEORGE TAKEI MARRIES BRAD ALTMAN, HIS PARTNER OF 21 YEARS IN CALIFORNIA GAY CATHOLIC PRIEST JOHN MCNEILL MARRIES HIS PARTNER OF MORE THAN 50 YEARS, CHARLES CHIARELLI, IN CANADA Gay USA, a weekly news-hour, offers comprehensive news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community. The program features lively repartee between hosts Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, as well as interviews with special guests. Produced at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Gay USA airs several times a week on Free Speech TV. Each week s complete episode is streamed on www.freespeech.org and is available as an RSS feed. A weekly news summary ideal for sharing with friends is available on http://community.freespeech.org. ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:30:07 -0400 Gay USA: Mitchell Gold on his new book, "Crisis: Growing Up Gay in America" 11649528 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/keynote-ann-wright-dissent/11649528/
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Colonel (Ret.) Ann Wright served 13 years in the U.S. Army and 16 years in the Foreign Service. She has served as U.S. Deputy Ambassador in numerous countries around the world. On the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq she resigned in protest, stating that without the authorization of the UN Security Council, the invasion of a Muslim, Arab, oil-rich country would be a disaster. She remains actively involved in the peace movement. At this event, Col. Wright recounts some the courageous people profiled in her new book Dissent: Voices of Conscience, Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq. ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:06:51 -0400 Keynote: Ann Wright - Dissent 11639510 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/20septembrequartiersfr/11639510/
From : NEAR 90.3 fm - Podcast
INTERVIEW: Le presentateur de Quartiers francophones, Robert Cuthbert parle avec le Senateur Richard Yung, qui parmi ses devoirs s occupe des francais etablis hors de France, pendant sa visite en Irlande Un peu de vocabulaire: Representant des francais etablis hors de France un probleme d actualite nous sommes organises a travers le monde pour debattre de la situation politique en France qui apporte ainsi leur soutien un moment important les elections du referendum gens qui sont engages aupres de nous la mise en place de droit de citoyens des traites communautaires le sentiment de citoyenete est tres peu repandu en Europe en tant que citoyen engage dans la vie politique locale ces dernieres annees la vie politique municipale candidate a la mairie de deux autres pays qui doivent encore prendre position la methode d elaboration de l opinion publique irlandaise une fois que ceci est fait la route ensembleFile Download (11:08 min / 3.9 MB) ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:47:11 -0400 20septembreQuartiersfr. 11640276 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/madre-25-years-of/11640276/
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In 2008, MADRE celebrates 25 years of our work to advance women's human rights. This short video explores how we've made a difference. ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:03:46 -0400 MADRE, 25 years of... 11643701 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/countering-terrorism-through-domestic-and-international-sanctions-listing-a-rule-of-law-perspective/11643701/
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Moderator: Jonathan Winer, APCO Worldwide Presenters: The role of intelligence information: Patrick Radden Keefe, writer Court cases regarding domestic listing regimes: Ori Lev, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Court cases regarding international listing regimes: Christopher Michaelsen, Fellow, Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, Sydney ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:28:54 -0400 Countering Terrorism through Domestic and International Sanctions Listing: A Rule of Law Perspective - Session 2: Legal challenges to counter-terrorism sanctions regimes - administrative law, criminal law, and human rights 11612576 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/international-week-nuts-and-bolts-of-human-rights-work-war-stories-and-more-from-the-field/11612576/
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This international Week event will discuss "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of working abroad in the field of human rights. Come prepared for some compelling stories from those who experienced it firsthand. ]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:46:02 -0400 International Week - Nuts and Bolts of Human Rights Work: War Stories (and more) From the Field 11595147 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/munching-on-human-rights-an-introduction-to-human-rights-and-the-treaty-reporting-process/11595147/
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The popular Munching on Human Rights lecture series kicks off with a lecture by the Center's Executive Director, Hadar Harris, who will provide an "An Introduction to Human Rights Law and the Treaty Reporting Process." This series is an introductory program designed particularly for 1Ls who are looking to get a "taste" of international human rights and humanitarian law during their first year of study. ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:26:42 -0400 Munching on Human Rights: An Introduction to Human Rights and the Treaty Reporting Process 11592862 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/tiburon-island-our-heart/11592862/
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In the state of Sonora, on the coast of the sea of Cortes, live the Comca'ac Indigenous. Throughout their long history, the Comca'ac have survived numerous extermination attempts. Now the Mexican state wants to turn their land into business. On October 22th, 2006, SCI Marcos is received by members of the tribe. Remembering their dead and their political prisoners, the Comca'ac come together to save their people and their collective heart: Tibur n island. ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:53:29 -0400 Tiburon Island, Our Heart 11587824 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/islands-at-risk-genetic-engineering-in-hawaii/11587824/
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Produced for Earthjustice, a non-profit public interest law firm, this half-hour program focuses on experiments with genetically modified organisms (GMO s) in Hawai i, a place that has been named the GMO testing capitol of the world because of the more than 2,000 secret experimental field tests carried out over the past decade. Farmers, legal and medical experts and community activists share their perspective on the genetic engineering of crops and the patenting of life forms. In addition, they warn against the possible health impacts of GMOs, including allergic and immune system responses from exposure to biopharmaceutical crops both in humans and in Hawai i s endangered species and contamination of regular food crops such as papaya, taro, coffee and corn with genetically modified versions of those crops. Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) recount their successful attempt to prevent the University of Hawai i patenting of taro, honored as an ancestor, and assert their right to the biodiversity of their lands which is at the heart of their ability to maintain health and survival. The video also addresses the impact of genetic engineering on food security and the world s future ability to feed itself. ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:16:40 -0400 Islands at Risk - Genetic Engineering in Hawai'I 11580872 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/stolen-spirits-of-the-haida-gwaii-part-ii/11580872/
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In the last century, many Haida People were forced by disease to abandon thirty-five of their ancient villages. Their Northern Pacific Coast Islands became a paradise for early 20th Century relic hunters, greedy for the Totem Poles and Ceremonial Masks desired by museums worldwide. The adventurers also dug up graves and looted mortuary poles, taking away hundreds of skeletons to be used in bizarre scientific experiments. Not until the early 1990's did the young people of the Haida Gwaii Nation learn that the remains of their ancestors were in museum basements. When they found out, they decided to do something about it. Their first successful encounter was with Chicago's Museum of Natural History. ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:46:57 -0400 Stolen Spirits of the Haida Gwaii Part II 11571513 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/stolen-spirits-of-the-haida-gwaii-part-i/11571513/
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In the last century, many Haida People were forced by disease to abandon thirty-five of their ancient villages. Their Northern Pacific Coast Islands became a paradise for early 20th Century relic hunters, greedy for the Totem Poles and Ceremonial Masks desired by museums worldwide. The adventurers also dug up graves and looted mortuary poles, taking away hundreds of skeletons to be used in bizarre scientific experiments. Not until the early 1990's did the young people of the Haida Gwaii Nation learn that the remains of their ancestors were in museum basements. When they found out, they decided to do something about it. Their first successful encounter was with Chicago's Museum of Natural History. ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:54:06 -0400 Stolen Spirits of the Haida Gwaii Part I 11566685 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gay-usa-anti-gay-mccain-palin-endorsed-by-anti-gay-log-cabin-club/11566685/
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Del Martin, a lesbian pioneer from 1955 to 2008, dies at 87. We'll have video of her early activism with he spouse, Phyllis Lyon, and their wedding in San Francisco in City Hall Anti-gay John McCain picks an anti-gay running mate in Sarah Palin and they are endorsed by the anti-gay Republican gay Log Cabin Club which ignores their virulent opposition to most all LGBT rights Obama calls us "brothers and sisters" in his acceptance speech. We'll show you the tape in case you missed it. HIV is spreading in New York City at alarming rates NBC apologizes for not telling the personal story of out gay diver Matthew Mitcham who won the gold medal. Gay USA, a weekly news-hour, offers comprehensive news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community. The program features lively repartee between hosts Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, as well as interviews with special guests. Produced at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Gay USA airs several times a week on Free Speech TV. Each week s complete episode is streamed on www.freespeech.org and is available as an RSS feed. A weekly news summary ideal for sharing with friends is available on http://community.freespeech.org. ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:28:45 -0400 Gay USA: Anti-gay McCain-Palin endorsed by anti-gay Log Cabin Club 11536674 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/these-united-states-p3-don-watson-philip-gourevitch-and-dennis-altman/11536674/
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In this Melbourne Writers Festival session, the impressively credentialled writers Don Watson (American Journeys), Philip Gourevitch (Standard Operating Procedure, The New Yorker) and Dennis Altman (Gore Vidal's America) provide unique perspectives on contemporary America. After their brief presentations, the panellists discuss recent political developments, the fall-out from the War on Terror, America's strategic situation today and its status as 'leader of the free world'. Melbourne, August 2008(Part 3 of 3) ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:35:20 -0400 These United States (p3): Don Watson, Philip Gourevitch and Dennis Altman 11513660 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/giving-for-giving-part-ii/11513660/
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The story of activist philanthropist Genevieve Vaughan who used her inheritance to promote a free maternal economy in opposition to Patriarchal Corporate Capitalism. ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:22:07 -0400 Giving For Giving Part II 11515295 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/giving-for-giving-part-i/11515295/
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The story of activist philanthropist Genevieve Vaughan who used her inheritance to promote a free maternal economy in opposition to Patriarchal Corporate Capitalism. ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:49:25 -0400 Giving For Giving Part I 11509959 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/dnc-2008-coverage-recreate-68-vs-christian-right/11509959/
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Recreate '68 and the Christian Right confront on Capital Hill in Denver. ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:28:20 -0400 DNC 2008 Coverage - Recreate '68 vs. Christian Right 11492160 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/dnc-2008-coverage-iraq-veterans-against-the-war-march/11492160/
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August 27th Iraq Veterans Against the War March in Denver. ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:30:39 -0400 DNC 2008 Coverage - Iraq Veterans Against the War March 11496925 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/dnc-2008-coverage-steal-back-your-vote/11496925/
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Greg Palast and Amy Goodman talk about the conventions, the candidates, and the two party system. ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:04:22 -0400 DNC 2008 Coverage - Steal Back Your Vote 11491338 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gay-usa-bulletin-del-martin-lesbian-pioneer-dies-at-87/11491338/
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The day after taping this week's "Gay USA," we learned of the death of Del Martin, a co-founder of the early lesbian group, the Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955. She married her spouse and sister activist Phyllis Lyon as soon as same-sex marriage became legal in California this year. They were two of the plaintiffs in the cases that won the right to marriage equality in California. Together, they launched the first lesbian newsletter, "The Ladder." Del Martin was 87. We will have much more on her passing on NEXT week's show. Del was one of the founding mothers of our movement and we all owe a debt of gratitude to her. This week IN THE NEWS: LGBT Democrats and issues at the Democratic National Convention are somewhat evident Joe Biden has a mixed but improving record on LGBT issues--and we could have done worse Republicans are set to oppose LGBT rights in McCain's party platform The Massachusetts rightwing wants to repeal the repeal of the 1913 law that blocked most out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying there Rachel Maddow is elevated to a prime-time slot on MSNBC The Chinese government locks up an AIDS activist during the Olympics We'll watch out gay Australian diver Matthew Mitcham win a gold medal at the Olympics and celebrate with his mom and boyfriend Lance Bass will be on "Dancing with the Stars." but with whom shall he dance. Gay USA, a weekly news-hour, offers comprehensive news and analysis by and about the LGBTQ community. The program features lively repartee between hosts Ann Northrop and Andy Humm, as well as interviews with special guests. Produced at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Gay USA airs several times a week on "http://www.freespeech.org"Free Speech TV. Each week's complete episode is streamed on "http://www.freespeech.org/videodb/index.php?search=gay+usa ideal for sharing with friends is available on "http://community.freespeech.org"http://community.freespeech.org. ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:17:05 -0400 Gay USA: BULLETIN: Del Martin, Lesbian Pioneer, Dies at 87 11310824 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/human-guinea-pigs/11310824/
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Author: hotsvedishgirl Added: Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:36:03 -0800 Duration: 156Human Guinea Pigs: The Forgotten Victims of the Cold War A look at how the people of Eastern Kazakhstan have suffered due to nuclear testing Russia conducted in the area over a period of forty years. ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:36:03 -0400 Human Guinea Pigs