Education

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

Things We Love: 880 Music

Airs at: Wed, 03/09/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: The Underground

Zoe does a profile on 880 Music, a fun and educational resource for learning music. This piece includes music performed and recorded there. Read more

How Organizing Teachers Is Essential to Education Reform

Airs at: Mon, 03/07/2011 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Bill and Gwen talk about the business model that groups like Stand up for Children are pushing as educational reform, and how teachers unions are under attack because of their resistance. Gwen Sullivan is the vice-president of the Portland Teachers Association and an elem... Read more