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Wednesday Morning Talk Radio Apr 13, 2011

Airs at: Wed, 04/13/2011 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for Wednesday Talk Radio
Our immigrant and refugee English learning community is not well served by the institutionalized language programs. A new company puts Spanish speakers together with English speakers so both groups can learn the language they want. Host Lisa Loving welcomes Patrik Angstrom-... Read more

Recent GOP Attacks on Women's Rights

Airs at: Tue, 04/05/2011 at 12:00am
 Hosted by Abe Proctor and Joe Uris   They're as predictable as the tides. Back in control of the U.S. House and statehouses across the land, the Republicans have returned to their age-old crusade -- smacking down uppity women everywhere. Abe and Joe look at the landslide... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-31-11 Sex Trafficking

Airs at: Thu, 03/31/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
  How do we solve Oregon's sex-trafficking problem? Portland holds the dubious distinction of being considered a regional and national sex-trafficking hub. Although Oregon does not track the number of youth involved in prostitution, law enforcement and social service age... Read more

Queer Culture Radio

Airs at: Tue, 03/29/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Out Loud
Tonight's show starts with a music break from Chris Pureka, playing 'Porch Songs'. Chris is playing locally tonight at The Woods. Our first interview features Liz Thorne and Emilee Coulter-Thompson, both work with the Oregon Health Authority Public Heatlh Division. They are ... Read more

Somali Youth of Oregon

Airs at: Wed, 03/23/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for The Underground
Skylar went to the fundraising and informational event hosted by the new group Somali Youth of Oregon. The Somali Youth of Oregon is a broad-based non-profit organization that values strong community support, leadership and empowerment for all. Thier mission:  To empower an... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-24-11 Oregon Legislature

Airs at: Thu, 03/24/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
This week, Jo Ann and Dave give us updates on what's happening in the Oregon Legislature.  Jo Ann Bowman is a former state legislator, former executive director of Oregon Action, and a long-time leader in the struggle for racial and economic justice. Dave Mazzais a free... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-17-11 A new look at Oregon's Measure 11 and its impacts

Airs at: Thu, 03/17/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
  A new look at Oregon's Measure 11 and its impacts Kevin Mannix promised voters in 1994 that his Ballot Measure 11 establishing minimum mandatory sentences would create certainty in Oregon's criminal justice system. While the measure tripled the state's prison populatio... Read more

Portland Youth Builders

Airs at: Mon, 03/14/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Prison Pipeline
Normal 0 Recently I was asked to speak to a class about prison issues at Portland Youth Builders. This non-profit organization is committed to providing long term support for low income youth who have dropped out of high school. Contact information: To become a student... Read more

Voices from the Edge 03-10-11 Wray Harris

Airs at: Thu, 03/10/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for Voices from the Edge
How's the war economy working for you? That's the question many Americans will be asking on March 19, the eighth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. U.S. policymakers have little to show for eight years of fighting in Iraq and nine years of war in Afghanistan other t... Read more

Things We Love: Focus on Youth

Airs at: Fri, 03/11/2011 at 12:00am
Produced for The Underground
We've interviewed Roman, Eric, Jasmine, and Nayeli about their interest in photography and a bit about their lives and other activities as part of Focus on Youth. Focus on Youth is a 501 (c)(3) offering free photography classes and mentoring to students.at the Portland Inte... Read more