Generation Justice

The 2018 legislative session closed. This week, we take a look at what was accomplished and what bills are sitting before the Governor. We speak with Jessica Lopez Collins and Lan Sena of Strong Families New Mexico, a program of Forward Together. We also hear from Jessa Cowdrey, the Public Policy Director of CHI St. Joseph’s Children, for an analysis of HR 1, a resolution that would allow New Mexicans to vote on the use of the Land Trust Fund for Early Childhood Education. 

As always, you can catch GJ live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!

The 2018 legislative session closed. This week, we take a look at what was accomplished and what bills are sitting before the Governor. We speak with Jessica Lopez Collins and Lan Sena of Strong Families New Mexico, a program of Forward Together. We also hear from Jessa Cowdrey, the Public Policy Director of CHI St. Joseph’s Children, for an analysis of HR 1, a resolution that would allow New Mexicans to vote on the use of the Land Trust Fund for Early Childhood Education. 

As always, you can catch GJ live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!

It’s Black History Month! To celebrate, Selinda Guerrero and Arthur Bell, two community organizers, talk about the "#BlackLivesMatter: Our Black History March and Community BBQ” in Albuquerque. Also, instead of giving more airtime to a despicable cartoon that was published by our community’s largest newspaper, we will give airtime to the DREAMERS. Our youth producers, Kenia Alonzo, Jonathon Alonzo, Emily Jaramillo, Josh Green, and Mutazz Jaber; read a powerful commentary about #DACA from the tweets of Juan Escalante, Communication Manager of America's Voice. As Always, you can catch us live every Sunday at 7 pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!

Recently we’ve seen the FCC take a major swipe at Net Neutrality protections that all internet users rely on. The threat to connection now also includes the “Lifeline Program” which offers assistance to people for telephone, internet, and broadband access. We speak with Ana Montes, Organizing Director of TURN - The Utility Reform Network, out of California, to learn about the threat to Lifeline and what we can do. And, GJ Youth Producer and Music Host, Joshua Green, will share a monologue from his recent play, Nightfall.

As always, you can catch us live at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us at KUNM.org!

Right now women are taking a stand for their rights, their safety, and their bodies. This week, we bring you two of our local SHEros who advocate for women in New Mexico who experience injustice on our streets, homes, and communities. We speak with Christine Barber, Executive Director of Street Safe NM. And we are joined by Violet Martinez, a transfemme activist who has been working for the safety and rights of Trans people, especially Indigenous Trans Women. Plus, don't miss our GJ Roundtable Talk on procrastination, with Jakia Fuller, Liam Paul, Brennan Ollivier, and Barbara Ramiez! As always, you can catch GJ live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us online at KUNM.org!

Right now women are taking a stand for their rights, their safety, and their bodies. This week, we bring you two of our local SHEros who advocate for women in New Mexico who experience injustice on our streets, homes, and communities. We speak with Christine Barber, Executive Director of Street Safe NM. And we are joined by Violet Martinez, a transfemme activist who has been working for the safety and rights of Trans people, especially Indigenous Trans Women. Plus, don't miss our GJ Roundtable Talk on procrastination, with Jakia Fuller, Liam Paul, Brennan Ollivier, and Barbara Ramiez! As always, you can catch GJ live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us online at KUNM.org!

It has been one year since the Trump administration began, in that time, the resistance has also gained strength through activism and organizing. This week, we speak with Carlos Contreras from Progress Now New Mexico to reflect on a year of resistance to oppression and actions yet to come to New Mexico. And in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will listen to one of his most inspiring speeches, "Funtown."

As always, you can catch us live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!

It has been one year since the Trump administration began, in that time, the resistance has also gained strength through activism and organizing. This week, we speak with Carlos Contreras from Progress Now New Mexico to reflect on a year of resistance to oppression and actions yet to come to New Mexico. And in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we will listen to one of his most inspiring speeches, "Funtown."

As always, you can catch us live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!

We open up the year with critical issues at hand. Nearly 800,000 young people are fighting the threat of deportation as women continue to lead the resistance in this country.

Our guests are: United We Dream organizers, Janeth Antillon, and Felipe Rodriguez, who share the latest, on a clean dream act. Samia Assed, a local organizer, joins us to talk about the Albuquerque Women's March and why it is critical to the resistance of all oppression. Finally, Jason Fuller, GJ member and Journalism Fellow, will share his journey as a journalist of color from GJ to NPR!

As always, you can catch us live every Sunday at 7pm (MST) on KUNM 89.9 FM in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM. org!

On December 14th, The FCC voted to dismantle net neutrality protections, which insured the open and accessible internet since 2015. This week, we are joined by Lucia Martinez, longtime GJ member and digital campaigner for Free Press Action Fund, and Austin Weahkee of the Native American Voters Alliance, both were a part of the Wake-Up-Call-Rally, held in Washington D.C. We'll also hear Generation Justice Director, Roberta Rael, as she gave a rousing speech in front of the FCC. As always, join us live every Sunday at 7 pm (MST) in Albuquerque, or stream us on KUNM.org!