Civil Rights/Human Rights

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Rick Ufford-Chase, Resisting Empire

Airs at: Sun, 07/17/2016 at 12:00am

Produced for: Progressive Spirit

Rick Ufford-Chase was the moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly from 2004 to 2006. He worked as a Presbyterian Mission Worker for twenty years on the U.S./Mexico border, supporting migrants and refugees and developing educational programs for people... Read more

Century Of Lies for July 17, 2016

Airs at: Sun, 07/17/2016 at 12:00am - 12:30am

Produced for: Century Of Lies

This week we talk about racism, violence, and the drug war with longtime drug policy reformer and social justice activist Cliff Thornton. Read more

PressWatch

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 9:00am - 10:00pm

Produced for: Presswatch

On this week's PressWatch, call in to support KBOO community radio! The number is 877-500-KBOO, 877-500-5266. First, some News You're Not Supposed To Know headlines, then let's discuss Black Lives Matter-- its treatment in the press, and the dismissive and/or incendiary... Read more

Black Lives Matter

Airs at: Tue, 07/12/2016 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: The Abe and Joe Talk Radio Show

Host Joe Uris speaks with Theressa Raiford of Black Lives Matter about the recent police killings of black men in Louisiana, Minnesota and other areas of the country. He asks what needs to happen to change this pattern? Read more

Special Report: Presbyterian Assembly Meets in Portland

Airs at: Sat, 06/25/2016 at 12:00am

Produced for: Progressive Spirit, News In Depth, Special Programming: Public Affairs

Killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile Prompt Portland Protest

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2016 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm

Produced for: Evening News

There was a protest over the shooting of Alton Sterling yesterday at Pioneer Courthouse Square, and another demonstration is being held there tonight in the wake of the killing of Philando Castile, at 7 PM. It is being organized by Don’t Shoot Portland, whose name refers to... Read more

Francis Boyle on the Case for Indicting Hilary Clinton and Greg Palast on Election Crimes

Airs at: Thu, 07/07/2016 at 10:15am - 11:00am

Today on Flashpoints: Noted legal scholar, author and law professor, Francis Boyle, makes the case for the indictment of Hilary Clinton. Also our Weekly Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast. Read more

Amy Goodman Speaking on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America"

Airs at: Thu, 07/14/2016 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Produced for: Special Programming: Public Affairs

Amy Goodman gave a moving and inspiring talk on "Democracy Now!: Twenty Years Covering the Movements Changing America" at the Aladdin Theater on May 8th. Her sold out event was a benefit for KBOO Community Radio and Street Roots. Hear this powerful talk as part of special ... Read more