With the tragic shooting and bombing in Norway, we once again have the impetus to take a critical look at all movements that pose threats to our safety and democracy.
Politics
Audio Blog: Elected Officials Stand Up to Backwards Immigration Policies
Press play below to listen: In this edition of Imagine2050′s audio blog we’ll take a few minutes to recognize three elected officials who have stood up in the face of considerable pressure to fight against anti-immigrant injustice in their communities.
Health
Blame a Poisoned, Inhumane Food System . . . Not Sprouts
Health officials and news pundits are blaming bean sprouts for the latest outbreak of E.coli in Europe, which has killed at least 22 and sickened over 2000. But the real culprit is a diseased and dysfunctional food system where the … Continued
Culture
Run the (White) World Girls
Beyonce has just released her fourth studio album and the cover shows her skin much lighter and hair blonder than what god gave her. Many critics are calling her out on such a blatant affront to her identity as a … Continued
Politics
Deportations, Foreclosures, and Medical Bills Greet Our Troops
Press play below to listen: In this edition of Imagine2050′s audio blog we explore what it really means to support our troops ten years into the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. We’ll hear about the Veterans Administration’s backlog of unpaid … Continued
Health
Planned Parenthood: Do we have another choice?
The House-passed funding cuts to Planned Parenthood are bad for American women. But the real tragedy is that, without Planned Parenthood, we have little else. On Friday the Republican led House voted to cut all federal funding for Planned Parenthood. … Continued
Politics
Audio Blog: All sides of abortion debate fail to address needs of women
Press play below to listen: In this edition of Imagine2050′s audio blog we take a look at reproductive justice. The debate about abortion has effectively masked the utter lack of accessible and quality health care for all women, but especially … Continued
Politics
Community activism brings new force to immigrant rights
Bernard Pastor was involved in a minor fender bender on November 17 and was arrested immediately for being undocumented and put on the path to deportation. The 18-year-old Reading High School honor student has lived in the United States since … Continued
Immigration
Audio Blog: Arizona Favors Racial Profiling Over Healthcare
Press play below to listen: Not only has the state of Arizona passed a punitive, racist law called SB1070, but they’ve just cut state funding for residents who need transplants but can’t afford them. Gov. Jan Brewer believes it’s the … Continued
Politics
Video on Organizing for Inclusive Democracy
On July 30, 2010 I was lucky enough to hear a panel discussion on the resurgence of the right and how to successfully organize for an inclusive democracy. Speaking were Suzanne Pharr, author, organizer and co-founder of Southerners on New … Continued