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Anna Allen, a local Ukrainian woman, has been working on efforts against the invasion of Ukraine since the beginning. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her upcoming demonstration in Washington D.C., how the idea came about, and why ending this war is important.

Demonstration on the National Mall is on May 14, 2022.

More info at http://stop-putins-war.org/

image: of "End War Now' cardboard sign laying over top a Ukrainian flag on a beige carpet by Sarah Stierch (CC BY 4.0)

"Hope, But Demand Justice" by long-time peace and justice activist Pat Hynes is a collection of articles published between 2010-2021 that charts a quest for peace and justice for all on our planet—humans and the web of life in which we live. These pieces were conceived in a time of deepened social and economic inequalities, expanding weapons budgets, and the Earth reaching tipping points from existential climate crisis and species extinction. Hynes discusses her book with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

We begin by heading to the Capitol for an introduction to the EPR bill by Assemblymember Englebright.

Then, we speak with UAlbany sociology professor Joanna Dreby about a recent study has explored the dynamics of immigration enforcement and how it shapes children's lives over time.

Later on, Brea Barthel visits the Troy Public Library for book suggestions for youth.

After that, we get the perspective from high school teens about experiencing schooling during the height of the pandemic.

Finally, we check out Cafe Euphoria, the trans-owned and operated space in Troy that recently opened.

Pat Hynes, former Director of the Traprock Peace and Justice Center in western Massachusetts, wrote a recent op ed about why peace activists and others are joining in the Poor People's Campaign march on Washington in June, five decades after Dr. Martin Luther King organized the Poor People's March that took place on Mother's Day in 1968, shortly after his assassination. She discusses the fight against injustice with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

As the NYS legislative session heads to an early June finish, one of the outstanding issues is whether they will pass an Extended Producer Responsibility law which has previously been pushed by both the Senate and the Governor. Environmentalists and lawmakers held a news conference at the Capitol to announce the introduction of a stronger EPR bill by Assemblymember Englebright, Chair of the Assembly Environmental Committee. In this report we hear from Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics, Assemblymember Englebright, and Ryan Carson of NYPIRG who is coordinating the effort to expand the Bottle Bill on its 40th anniversary. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Cafe Euphoria: A Trans- Worker Owned Community Space in Troy is now open. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press went down to 225 River Street to check out the new community spot, have breakfast and chat with some of the collective members and customers.

Learn about the Lansingburgh branch of the Troy Public Library: the history of the building, the free food available from Capital Roots, apps for ebooks and e-audio books, used books for sale, and more. Laurie Dreyer, branch manager, is talking about books with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. And what's this about Major League Baseball honoring Lansingburgh with a historic marker? Books discussed: "The Thursday Murder Club" (Richard Osman, 2020), "Music Is History" (Questlove, 2021), and "The Library Book" (Susan Orlean, 2018).

Experiences with immigration enforcement during childhood have long-standing socio-emotional impacts in adulthood, but what is the nature of those experiences that make the difference?

A recent study has explored the dynamics of enforcement that shape children's lives over time. The research, published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, used in-depth interviews with young adults who were minors in the mid-2000s to draw conclusions and then policy implications.

Moses Nagel spoke to the studies lead author, UAlbany sociology professor Joanna Dreby.

Anyone who would like a copy of the article or is interested in being interviewed for the ongoing research can contact Dr. Dreby at [email protected]

Joining us now is Alexis Goldsmith, our plastics correspondent and National Organizing Director at Beyond Plastics, to give us an overview of a variety of bills related to plastics including Englebright EPR, Bigger Better Bottle Bill, Plastic Straws By Request, Plastic Cutlery, and Oppose Advanced Recycling bill.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea reporting on the dropping of all charges against anti-drone activists who protested at the entrance to the Hancock Air Force Base in Syracuse.

Then, Blaise Bryant brings us information about an upcoming event to support the Spina Bifida Association.

Later on, Dulcinia Diggs asks local documentary director Bhawin Suchak about his process with filmmaking.

After that, we have an interview with our Plastics Correspondent Alexis Goldsmith on plastics related bills.

Finally, Blaise Bryant talks with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson about thunderstorms and more.