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Today on Sojourner Truth we discuss the latest racist attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, which took place in Atlanta. This being coming on the racist backdrop of Donald Trump, during his presidency racializing the Coronavirus and blaming Chinese people for the virus. We speak with Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Cynthia Chang, and David Monkawa to get their take on the latest racist attacks on the Asian community in the United States. David Monkawa offers social justice resources and organizations such as www.saveourseniors.network, and www.stopaapihate.org. We also speak with Sam Davis, Conservation Scientist with dogwood Alliance, on the concept of Proforestation; Allowing forests to exist and grow, uninterrupted by humans, as the most efficient way for carbon sequestration to take place and ultimately eliminating human-caused climate change.

Today on Sojourner Truth we discuss the latest racist attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, which took place in Atlanta. This being coming on the racist backdrop of Donald Trump, during his presidency racializing the Coronavirus and blaming Chinese people for the virus. We speak with Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Cynthia Chang, and David Monkawa to get their take on the latest racist attacks on the Asian community in the United States. David Monkawa offers social justice resources and organizations such as www.saveourseniors.network, and www.stopaapihate.org. We also speak with Sam Davis, Conservation Scientist with dogwood Alliance, on the concept of Proforestation; Allowing forests to exist and grow, uninterrupted by humans, as the most efficient way for carbon sequestration to take place and ultimately eliminating human-caused climate change.

Today on Sojourner Truth we discuss the latest racist attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, which took place in Atlanta. This being coming on the racist backdrop of Donald Trump, during his presidency racializing the Coronavirus and blaming Chinese people for the virus. We speak with Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Cynthia Chang, and David Monkawa to get their take on the latest racist attacks on the Asian community in the United States. David Monkawa offers social justice resources and organizations such as www.saveourseniors.network, and www.stopaapihate.org. We also speak with Sam Davis, Conservation Scientist with dogwood Alliance, on the concept of Proforestation; Allowing forests to exist and grow, uninterrupted by humans, as the most efficient way for carbon sequestration to take place and ultimately eliminating human-caused climate change.

Today on Sojourner Truth we rebroadcast a show from Alternative Radio, featuring a May 19, 2020 talk given by Naomi Klein and Arundhati Roy, moderated by Asad Rehman, and narrated by David Barsamian.  Naomi Klein is an aware winning journalist and columnist and Glory Steinem endowed chair in media culture and feminist studies at Rutgers University. She's the author of many books, including The Shock Doctrine, This Changes Everything, and On Fire; The Burning Case for a Green New Deal. She's co-founder of the climate justice organization, The Leap. Arundhati Roy is a world renowned writer and global justice activist. The New York Times calls her India's most impassioned critic of globalization and American influence. She's the author of the novels the God of Small Things for which she received the Book Arppise, and The Ministries of Utmost Happiness. A collection of her essays My Seditious Heart is published by Haymarket. Arundhati Roy spoke from New Dehli, Naomi Klein, from New Jersey. Naomi and Arundhati s

Today on Sojourner Truth we discuss the latest racist attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, which took place in Atlanta. This being coming on the racist backdrop of Donald Trump, during his presidency racializing the Coronavirus and blaming Chinese people for the virus. We speak with Dr. Russell Jeung, Dr. Cynthia Chang, and David Monkawa to get their take on the latest racist attacks on the Asian community in the United States. David Monkawa offers social justice resources and organizations such as www.saveourseniors.network, and www.stopaapihate.org. We also speak with Sam Davis, Conservation Scientist with dogwood Alliance, on the concept of Proforestation; Allowing forests to exist and grow, uninterrupted by humans, as the most efficient way for carbon sequestration to take place and ultimately eliminating human-caused climate change.

Today on Sojourner Truth is Biden in trouble over his immigration policies? His administration is being criticized from both the right and the left. What’s going on? In particular we take a look at the plight and treatment of Black immigrants with Nana Gyamfi Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration.

As Jeff Bezos turns down Senator Bernie Sanders invitation to the Senate to discuss income inequality, we take a look at how Amazon policies are crushing labor unions and how workers are fighting back. Our guest is Mike Elk senior reporter at Payday Report.

Activists prepare for a kickoff rally for the THRIVE Act. What is it and what is the connection with the Green New Deal. What is in the THRIVE Act, what is left out? Why are Indigenous Nations supporting the Act? We speak with Ashley Nicole with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Oglala Lakota Nation.

Today on Sojourner Truth is Biden in trouble over his immigration policies? His administration is being criticized from both the right and the left. What’s going on? In particular we take a look at the plight and treatment of Black immigrants with Nana Gyamfi Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration. And activists prepare for a kickoff rally for the THRIVE Act. What is it and what is the connection with the Green New Deal. What is in the THRIVE Act, what is left out? Why are Indigenous Nations supporting the Act? We speak with Ashley Nicole with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Oglala Lakota Nation. Also as Jeff Bezos turns down Senator Bernie Sanders invitation to the Senate to discuss income inequality, we take a look at how Amazon policies are crushing labor unions and how workers are fighting back. Our guest is Mike Elk senior reporter at Payday Report.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable is back. Our panelists are Jackie Goldberg, Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. Today, we discuss the stimulus package, voter suppression, Biden-Harris foreign policy, and more. On Thursday, March 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law, implementing one of the largest stimulus measures in U.S. history. The bill, known as the American Rescue Package, provides a third round of one-time stimulus payments up to $1,400 for most people in the United States. The stimulus package also extends additional unemployment support to millions still out of work while including an overhaul and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Across the United States, following the November 2020 election, there has been a wave of new proposals aimed at restricting voting, which many are describing as forms of voter suppression. In at least 43 states, GOP lawmakers have proposed at least 250 laws that would limit mail, early in-person and Election

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable is back. Our panelists are Jackie Goldberg, Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. Today, we discuss the stimulus package, voter suppression, Biden-Harris foreign policy, and more. On Thursday, March 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law, implementing one of the largest stimulus measures in U.S. history. The bill, known as the American Rescue Package, provides a third round of one-time stimulus payments up to $1,400 for most people in the United States. The stimulus package also extends additional unemployment support to millions still out of work while including an overhaul and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Across the United States, following the November 2020 election, there has been a wave of new proposals aimed at restricting voting, which many are describing as forms of voter suppression. In at least 43 states, GOP lawmakers have proposed at least 250 laws that would limit mail, early in-person and Election

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's