Sojourner Truth Radio

Today on Sojourner Truth:

For our weekly Earth Watch, we have a conversation with Anne Petermann, the Executive Director of the Global Justice Ecology Project. Anne discusses her recent trip to Brazil's Quilombos, inhabited by people of African descent. We talk about all things environmental, including the impacts of industrial forestry, timber industry and industrial tree plantations.

For most of the hour, we are joined in-studio by Bill Gallegos, a longtime Chicano liberation and environmental justice activist. He is the author of "The Sunbelt Strategy and Chicano Liberation, and Reflections on The Green Economy." He's also a poet and shares his work with us for National Poetry Month.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

Bernie Sanders wowed the nation in a controversial Town Hall on Fox News. Along with fundraising, hes also ahead in the polls. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Democratic Party is seemingly in denial about Bernie being the frontrunner in the early race for President. The establishment is hoping for a more centrist candidate reflecting what is seen to be a rift in the Party between progressive and centrist members of Congress. Does Bernie stand a chance against the Democratic Party political establishment? Our guests are Diane May and Norman Solomon. May is the Communications Director of Our Revolution, a leading non-profit advocating for issues like Medicare for All and tuition-free public college. Solomon is a journalist, media critic, author and activist who was elected as a Bernie Sanders delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2016.

For our Campaigners for Black Lives series, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us to discuss AB 392, the controversial bill in the California Assembly that would limit when police can fire their weapons.

Also, there are hundreds of political prisoners in the U.S. who have been incarcerated for decades, including Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to the late rap artist Tupac Shakur. Dr. Shakur has been a target of the illegal Counterintelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (COINTELPRO). This was a secret police strategy used in the U.S. starting in the 1960s that led to the deaths and incarcerations of numerous progressive political activists. Joining us to discuss Dr. Shakur's case and more is Peter Schey, the executive director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law. Mr. Schey and the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law help represent Dr. Shakur in the legal system.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute, courtesy of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to what is happening to migrant asylum seekers. The latest threat to the Flores agreement and The Donald threatening to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities. Our guest is Peter Schey, Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

Also, for our Sojourner Truth Africa Watch, the 30-year leader of Sudan was deposed by the military following a general uprising in the country with protesters demanding an end to austerity measures and for President Omar al-Bashir to step down. A military government is in place and although they have promised to establish civilian rule, Sudans overwhelmingly young population have their doubts. Meanwhile, al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity for atrocities overseen by his government in Darfur. After years of fighting, Sudan was balkanized and divided in two with the formation of South Sudan. A row between the north (ruled by al-Bashir) and the newly-formed South Sudan broke out over oil-rich fields, which got taken over by the South. al-Bashir's Sudan faced U.S. sanctions, which along with the loss of oil revenue, led to an economic crisis in the country. So, who are the protesters who have vowed to stay in the streets until a civilian government is formed? Whats at stake in Sudan? Meanwhile, what some are calling an Arab Spring has spread to Algeria, where long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been forced to step down. Whats at stake? Also, the U.S.-backed government in Tripoli, Libya put in place after the U.S.-backed overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi is under threat with serious fighting threatening the capital city. Whats going on? Our guest, Dr. Gerald Horne, breaks all of this down for us.

Finally, the growing alliance between left-leaning organizations and tendencies in the U.S. and Europe. Our guest is Alan Minsky, Executive Director of the Progressive Democrats of America.

Today on Sojourner Truth:

We return to what is happening to migrant asylum seekers. The latest threat to the Flores agreement and The Donald threatening to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities. Our guest is Peter Schey, Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law.

Also, for our Sojourner Truth Africa Watch, the 30-year leader of Sudan was deposed by the military following a general uprising in the country with protesters demanding an end to austerity measures and for President Omar al-Bashir to step down. A military government is in place and although they have promised to establish civilian rule, Sudans overwhelmingly young population have their doubts. Meanwhile, al-Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity for atrocities overseen by his government in Darfur. After years of fighting, Sudan was balkanized and divided in two with the formation of South Sudan. A row between the north (ruled by al-Bashir) and the newly-formed South Sudan broke out over oil-rich fields, which got taken over by the South. al-Bashir's Sudan faced U.S. sanctions, which along with the loss of oil revenue, led to an economic crisis in the country. So, who are the protesters who have vowed to stay in the streets until a civilian government is formed? Whats at stake in Sudan? Meanwhile, what some are calling an Arab Spring has spread to Algeria, where long-time President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been forced to step down. Whats at stake? Also, the U.S.-backed government in Tripoli, Libya put in place after the U.S.-backed overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi is under threat with serious fighting threatening the capital city. Whats going on? Our guest, Dr. Gerald Horne, breaks all of this down for us.

Finally, the growing alliance between left-leaning organizations and tendencies in the U.S. and Europe. Our guest is Alan Minsky, Executive Director of the Progressive Democrats of America.