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Teen Activism and Protest with Dawson Barrett

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Young people have been part of every major social movement in US history, from the American Revolution to the civil rights movement and beyond. For today’s show, guest host Nan Enstad talks to Dawson Barrett, a history professor and self-identified “cheerleader for anyone who’s raising trouble.” They spend the hour exploring the rich history of […]

Students and Tetrapak Man Team Up for the Climate

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On March 15, 2019, thousands of students across the globe walked out of their schools as part of a global climate strike to protest their governments’ inaction on climate change. The protest included a strong showing from Wisconsin schools, as almost a thousand students descended on the Wisconsin Capitol.  On Friday, May 24th, the Youth […]

The History and Practice of Civil Disobedience

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Today’s show is all about civil disobedience: the history and practice, strategies, and its role in public and political life. Our guests for the hour are from the ACLU of Wisconsin: Emilio De Torre, director of community engagement, and Molly Collins, advocacy director. We begin with a recording of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last speech, […]

Sheboygan People’s Offensive March & Rally

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We will come together to unite the community in a march and rally. We will lift up the voices of all exploited people to fight for a WISCONSIN WHERE ALL FAMILIES CAN PROSPER. Visit the Facebook pages of these organizing groups for start locations: ● WI Bail Out The People Movement ● Sheboygan Comm-UNITY ● […]

The Great March of Return and Peaceful Protest in Gaza

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In March 2018, a series of protests called the Great March of Return took place at the Gaza Strip near the Gaza–Israel border. As we approach the anniversary of the march, we examine this momentous event with one of its founders, Ahmed Abu Artema, along with Jehad Abusalim. “Who can refuse justice? Who can refuse […]

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