Terra Verde – June 11, 2014
For years environemntal justice groups in California opposed cap and trade. Today, many are working to ensure state that funds generated by the program benefit polluted communities.
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – “Practicing Return and Voting or Not Voting in Egypt”
Khalil Bendib interviews Cairo-based activist and journalist, Hossam El-Hamalawy about the recent Egyptian elections. Despite massive pro-military media propaganda in Egypt, and threats of large fines against those who did not vote, the election commission had to extend the voting for a third day in an attempt to draw more people to polling booths. As predicted, ex-army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declared himself the … Continued
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – ” Coal mine tragedy in Turkey and correcting ancient Persian history in schools”
On today’s show, Shahram Aghamir speaks with Erdem Yörük, a sociologist at Koç University in Turkey about workers’ rights and safety in Turkey. On May 13th, Turkey witnessed what has been characterized as the deadliest mining accident in Turkish modern history. This tragedy has raised questions about the impact of neo-liberal and privatization policies of the ruling … Continued