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Anmol Pavade and immigration lawyer Alex share stories about the immigrant experience. Alex shares how immigrants can legally protect themselves in the U.S. and how others can help. Here are some resources:   ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union): @aclu_nationwide aclu.org NIJC (The National Immigrant Justice Center): @immigrantjustice immigrantjustice.org ORALE (Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation & Empowerment): @oralelb orale.org NIPNLG (National Immigration Project): @nipnlg nipnlg.org These “Know Your Rights” Little Red Cards can help: ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas Look up Rapid Response Networks in your area. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's November 6th. You are doing a great job.Here are some helpful links for doing your part in a dark time:The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) to help fight the good fight in courts and statehouses, defending your rightsShe Should Run, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of women considering a run for office.Emily's List, an organization recruiting, training, and supporting Democratic pro-choice women running for officeReproductive Freedom for All, fighting for reproductive rights across the nationThe Trevor Project, suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ Young PeopleThe Human Rights Campaign, empowering intersectional communities to ensure every voice is heard and every vote is countedCraftivist Collective, combining arts and crafts with community activismShow MusicSummon the Rawk, Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com)Mama Blues, Cornbread Ted and the ButterbeansMental Health Resources:Therapy for Black Girls – Therapyforblackgirls.comDr. Jessica Clemmens – https://www.askdrjess.comBLH Foundation – borislhensonfoundation.orgThe Postpartum Support International Warmline – 1-800-944-4773 (1-800-944-4PPD)The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline – 1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or chat. They are here to help anyone in crisis. Dial 988 for https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org and there is a chat option on the website.Crisis Text Line: Text from anywhere in the USA (also Canada and the UK) to text with a trained counselor. A real human being.USA text 741741Canada text 686868UK text 85258Website: https://www.crisistextline.orgNational Sexual Assault: Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.orgNational Domestic Violence Hotline:https://www.thehotline.org/help/Our advocates are available 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.They suggest that if you are a victim and cannot seek help, ask a friend or family member to call for you.Teletherapy Search: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling

Today we're covering various topics in the news. First, an update on the lost Titanic tourist submersible search and some of the bizarre stories coming out surrounding it. We look at an insane post from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) which condemns Florida for executing a serial rapist/murderer while not providing him tax-payer subsidized gender transition "treatments" and transferred to a women's prison. We take a look at his horrifying criminal history and why this contributes even further to an already existing pattern of violence against women from this group. We also look at another case of a violent man being transferred to a women's prison due to leftist policy. Then, a World Economic Forum contributor claims that AI could be used to rewrite the Bible and create religions that are "correct" when they claim their books are written by a superhuman power. We explain his misunderstanding of how the Bible came to be and what Christians believe, and why it's so important to understand that no one even wants this. Go to alliemerch.com and get 20% off with code "BABYLIVESMATTER" until Sunday! --- Timecodes: (00:50) Intro / merch (11:09) Titanic sub update (13:50) ACLU's wild post (32:25) Murderer transferred to women's prison (41:50) AI rewriting the Bible? (53:04) Bri & Allie discuss childhood pop star dreams --- Today's Sponsors: Naturally It's Clean — visit https://naturallyitsclean.com/allie and use promo code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your order. If you are an Amazon shopper you can visit https://amzn.to/3IyjFUJ, but the promo code discount is only valid on their direct website at www.naturallyitsclean.com/Allie. Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 25% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Constitution Wealth — align your values with your investments through your financial management. Go to ConstitutionWealth.com/ALLIE and schedule a FREE consultation! PublicSq. — download the PublicSq app from the App Store or Google Play, create a free account, and begin your search for freedom-loving businesses! --- Links: Fox News: "Missing Titanic submarine: Canadian underwater robot searches ocean floor as oxygen levels dwindle" https://www.foxnews.com/world/missing-titanic-submarine-canadian-underwater-robot-searches-ocean-floor-oxygen-levels-dwindle The Post Millennial: "ACLU complains Florida failed to provide 'gender-affirming care' to man executed for murdering 14-year-old babysitter and 38-year-old mother of two" https://thepostmillennial.com/aclu-complains-florida-failed-to-provide-gender-affirming-care-to-man-executed-for-murdering-14-year-old-babysitter-and-38-year-old-mother-of-two?utm_campaign=64506 Reduxx: "BREAKING: Prominent Trans Activist Sentenced To LIFE In Prison For Murder Of California Family" https://reduxx.info/breaking-prominent-trans-activist-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-california-family/ CBN: "World Economic Forum Contributor Says A.I. Could Rewrite the Bible, Create 'Correct' Religions" https://www2.cbn.com/news/world/world-economic-forum-contributor-says-ai-could-rewrite-bible-create-correct-religions --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 826 | Lost Submarine, Depressed Teens & Two-Tiered Justice https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-826-lost-submarine-depressed-teens-two-tiered-justice/id1359249098?i=1000617886462 Ep 703 | The Dark Trend of Men Identifying as Girls | Guest: Genevieve Gluck https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-703-envy-porn-trans-violence-against-women-guest/id1359249098?i=1000585117073 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the stakes are high, Dr. Alonzo Kelly has advice on how to navigate through, and succeed at, crucial conversations. As president and founder of the Kelly Leadership Group, Kelly recently was named a recipient of a 2022 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for Service and shares his expertise on purpose, growth and evolution. Kelly lifts the three elements of a crucial conversation – high stakes, strong emotions and opposing opinions – but reminds listeners that just because a conversation is crucial to one person doesn't mean it's crucial to the other. Finally, Kelly gives us a short lesson on why animals can be helpful metaphors for understanding human behavior. You won't want to miss this lively episode!Episode Highlights:01:48 - Language is important to me. I believe in my experience, the more explicit I can be in my communication, in the words that I use, is likely … to predict behavior or expected outcome. And something I mean by that is, since we are in a learning space, I do find it to be important to acknowledge that there are six modalities of learning: Read, write, listen, speak, think, and role-play. 07:35 - It requires me to let go of me, look at the other person and be clear and check in. Here's what I'm understanding is happening. Here's my understanding of the resources you need to complete that task. Here's what I'm upset about. Here's what I want. These are the resources I need in order to get my goal accomplished. And then the most beautiful part. Here's what it sounds like we both want. Here's what it sounds like we're both upset about. Here's what it sounds like we both need to accomplish a goal. Let's have that conversation.14:29 - These conversations require mental, physical, psychological, emotional – for some, spiritual stamina and endurance. And we are not all in game shape for crucial conversations. This is a stamina and endurance conversation.Connect with Becky Dubin JenkinsLinkedInConnect with Alonzo KellyLinkedInWebsiteGuest Bio:A dynamic executive coach, professor, three-time best-selling author and radio host, Alonzo Kelly has gained international and global attention as a premier consultant and strategist. Alonzo is recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on leadership development, strategic thinking, planning and acting, which results in individual and organizational goal achievement. He has appeared on America's Premier Experts, which airs on major networks across the country, including ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX.Kelly has served over 1,000 individuals through personal and professional development, delivered training to multiple Fortune 500 companies, college and universities, institutions of higher learning, foreign countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Guam), and nonprofit organizations. He is consistently retained as a keynote speaker at large and small events across the country.Kelly holds a bachelor's in Accounting and three master's degrees (Public Administration, Human Resource & Labor Relations, and Business Administration) and is nearing completion of a Ph.D. in Multidisciplinary Human Services. He is also in the process of obtaining his Doctorate in Business Administration.Kelly currently serves on the State Board of Directors for the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union), National Board of Directors for SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and the Fire and Police Commission for the City of Howard.

(***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Rotimi Adeoye is a political strategist, commentator, and writer. Currently he is a Communications Strategist for the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) as well as an Opinion Columnist at The Daily Beast. Prior to his work with the ACLU, Rotimi worked as the Press Secretary for the Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), the Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus. *NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by Rotimi Adeoye are his and do not reflect the views or positions of the ACLU. ***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Rotimi's early career in Congress 5:30 - Voting Rights & Voter ID 16:59 - GOP blocking early counting; Biden's Speech on Democracy 27:45 - Bernie Sanders & Donald Trump compared; Rotimi on Biden's Economic Policies 39:10 - The Atlantic's piece on Pand3mic Amnesty 54:12 - Social Security; Power & Politics 1:08:52 - The Status of the Ukraine-Russia War 1:29:25 - Funding Government; Libertarianism & Socialism ideologies 1:40:49 - Critical Race Theory (CRT); Identity Politics 1:48:40 - Transgender Rights Convo; Penn Swimmer Lia Thomas debate 2:03:16 - The Trans Community & Mainstream Media 2:09:51 - Political Violence 2:20:30 - Free Speech 2:29:37 - The Intercept's bombshell story on DHS oversight of Social Platforms 2:36:44 - Rotimi recalls January 6th working on Congressional Hill 2:45:47 - The after effects of the George Bush-Dick Cheney White House ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “TRENDIFIER”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io

 Unfortunately we have to talk about challenges, bans and censorship of comics and graphic novels. This is not something we'd like to talk about but it's an important conversation and there are some uncomfortable truths we must face.In this special episode, we discuss challenges and bans to books and specifically to comics in libraries across the United States of America. Looking from a distance, the current wave of challenges and bans the US is going through seems alien to us. We are concerned about what's going on. We are concerned that teachers and librarians are being targeted and intimidated. We are concerned that comics, graphic novels, and books are being pulled off the shelves. Even titles that have won awards, have received world wide recognition and have been part of the curriculum for years. We've been concerned for months and we have shared our support and solidarity with our American colleagues. But, of course, to be concerned from a distance is not enough. While we may feel that what's happening has nothing to do with us in Australia, we know that very often these kind of actions get exported to other countries. It could happen in Australia and we should not be complacent.We're also aware that while we don't suffer the kind of challenges that we're seeing in the US, there are still issues in Australia. Teachers and librarians who are prejudiced against comics. Parents who question their kids and insist that they read a 'real' book.But reading is reading and reading comics we use multiple literacies, we use more parts of our brain. We wanted to reach out to our friends in the American Library Association's Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable. Specifically, we wanted to talk with members of the Addressing Comic Book Bans & Challenges Committee. We had a great discussion with Amie Wright chair of the committee, together with Kara Baker, Shawn Norton and Julia Lanter. Iurgi Urrutia from Kingston Libraries in Victoria and James Baker from the Athenaeum Library in Melbourne hosted this wide ranging, and we believe, very relevant conversation.To stay up to date with ALIA Graphic, subscribe to our blog: https://aliagraphic.blogspot.com You can also follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALIAGraphic​Hit the subscribe button for our podcast and blog and please leave us a glowing review, it will make you feel warm and fuzzy and every little bit helps.Episode Notes: GNCRT Toolkit: https://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt/preparing-and-addressing-challenges-comics-library-committeeGNCRT Checklist: https://www.ala.org/rt/sites/ala.org.rt/files/content/GNCRT/ComicsChallenges/GNCRT%20Be%20Prepared%20Postcard_PRINT.pdf GNCRT Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY2TYLrurWP6sT9ifMSsne-98AEYJylUTDUgBvWB3n1RJtJA/viewform No Flying No Tights: Ask the Comics Librarians series of articles: https://noflyingnotights.com/browse-our-ask-the-comics-librarians-columns/ ‘Divisive Concepts Law' New Hampshire - op-ed piece on the impact of the law in classrooms and on teachers https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2021/08/10/commentary-new-hampshires-divisive-concepts-law-and-the-big-chill/ History of Comics Censorship in the United States via CBLDF https://cbldf.org/resources/history-of-comics-censorship/ History of Comics Censorship in Canada via Ryerson University 1950s - “Crisis of Innocence: Comic Books and Children's Culture, 1940-1954” https://crisisofinnocence.library.ryerson.ca/exhibits/show/a-crisis-of-innocenceJason Reynolds When I was the Greatest https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/When-I-Was-the-Greatest/Jason-Reynolds/9781442459496 Fobazi Ettarh, "Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves." In the Library with the Lead Pipe. January 10, 2018. www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2018/vocational-awe/ American Academy of Pediatrics and Gender Affirming Care: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/19021/AAP-continues-to-support-care-of-transgender?autologincheck=redirected?nfToken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 ACLU American Civil Liberties Union - advocacy on fighting book bans https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/artistic-expression/banned-books 

This episode of Naoness is had within the present moment of back-to-school for one Naoko and enjoying the remainder of summer for the other Naoko. Listen to the previous episode 31, as we delve deeper into profound topics that inspire us. We reference two of ALOK'S (an acclaimed gender non-conforming writer/poet, performer and speaker's podcasts: one from their conversation with ACLU | American Civil Liberties Union reimagining gender, and one from "The Man Enough" podcast on transforming and toxic masculinity. Listen to the podcast Renegades where Naoko wells up in tears when Naoko triggers the conversation and healing process between "ghosts and ancestors." Of course, we end on a lighter note of food: pizza and turkey burgers. Listen now for one of our most interesting topics as of yet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/naoness/support

El Lcdo. Ramírez es el Director Ejecutivo de la ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) quienes son el bufete más grande enfocado en defender los derechos constitucionales en Los Estados Unidos. Hablamos sobre los recientes ataques a la libertad de expresión y los retos internos de la ACLU.

On this edition of Parallax Views, we have a double-header episode. First, free speech is an issue often discussed in American politics. One aspect of that discussion involves a movement called BDS, or Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions. The BDS movement seeks to pressure Israel on issues related to Palestinian human rights vis-a-vis the three measures of its initials. This has caused backlash from Israel and its supporters, including many evangelicals Christians in the United States. In an attempt to quash the BDS movement, the conservative organization ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and certain states within the U.S. are seeking to put anti-BDS laws on the books. This led to Arkansas Times publisher Alan Leverett being asked to sign a pledge that his publication would make a pledge to Israel against BDS. Leverett refused on the grounds that the publication is neither for or against Israel, is focused on local issues of significance to Arkansas rather than the Middle East, and that said the state forcing such a pledge from the Arkansas Times violates both the 1st and 14th amendments. This has not only cost the publication in advertising revenue, but has also led to a court case in which the Arkansas Times is being supported by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The case, Leverett says, is not so much about Israel/Palestine (Leverett's publication has no stance on this issue) but rather free speech. The case will likely go to the Supreme Court and has ramification for freedom of speech across America. Alan Leverett  joins us to discuss this case and its implications, which has gained more attention thanks to his November op-ed in the New York Times entitled "We're a Small Arkansas Newspaper. Why is the State Making Us Sign a Pledge About Israel?" Then, the Center for International Policy's William Hartung joined me to discuss the war in Yemen and how U.S. arms sales from the Obama, Trump, and Biden Presidencies have enabled the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to carry out deadly blockades and bombings on the Yemeni people. President Biden had promised to end the U.S. support for the war in Yemen. However, he is now signing off on an arms sale worth $650 million. Congress, both Senate and the House, are seeking way to block the sales from happening. Said attempt to block the sale has received bipartisan support with its proponents including Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ilhan Omar, and Ro Khanna. William and I discuss all of this as well as the problem with Washington's foreign policy establishment aka the D.C. "Blob", the changing consensus around U.S. involvement in the Middle East, the arms race with China, progressives and conservatives working together on issues pertaining to war and peace, countering the slur of "isolationism" when criticizing U.S. foreign policy, and more. Arming Repression: U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia, from Trump to Biden by William D. Hartung - Center for International Policy, Arms and Security Program - December 2021 "The Biden Administration's Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia Is Offensive, and Must Be Stopped" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/28/21 "Congress Should Cut Off U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/8/21

On this edition of Parallax Views, we have a double-header episode. First, free speech is an issue often discussed in American politics. One aspect of that discussion involves a movement called BDS, or Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions. The BDS movement seeks to pressure Israel on issues related to Palestinian human rights vis-a-vis the three measures of its initials. This has caused backlash from Israel and its supporters, including many evangelicals Christians in the United States. In an attempt to quash the BDS movement, the conservative organization ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) and certain states within the U.S. are seeking to put anti-BDS laws on the books. This led to Arkansas Times publisher Alan Leverett being asked to sign a pledge that his publication would make a pledge to Israel against BDS. Leverett refused on the grounds that the publication is neither for or against Israel, is focused on local issues of significance to Arkansas rather than the Middle East, and that said the state forcing such a pledge from the Arkansas Times violates both the 1st and 14th amendments. This has not only cost the publication in advertising revenue, but has also led to a court case in which the Arkansas Times is being supported by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). The case, Leverett says, is not so much about Israel/Palestine (Leverett's publication has no stance on this issue) but rather free speech. The case will likely go to the Supreme Court and has ramification for freedom of speech across America. Alan Leverett  joins us to discuss this case and its implications, which has gained more attention thanks to his November op-ed in the New York Times entitled "We're a Small Arkansas Newspaper. Why is the State Making Us Sign a Pledge About Israel?" Then, the Center for International Policy's William Hartung joined me to discuss the war in Yemen and how U.S. arms sales from the Obama, Trump, and Biden Presidencies have enabled the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to carry out deadly blockades and bombings on the Yemeni people. President Biden had promised to end the U.S. support for the war in Yemen. However, he is now signing off on an arms sale worth $650 million. Congress, both Senate and the House, are seeking way to block the sales from happening. Said attempt to block the sale has received bipartisan support with its proponents including Bernie Sanders, Rand Paul, Ilhan Omar, and Ro Khanna. William and I discuss all of this as well as the problem with Washington's foreign policy establishment aka the D.C. "Blob", the changing consensus around U.S. involvement in the Middle East, the arms race with China, progressives and conservatives working together on issues pertaining to war and peace, countering the slur of "isolationism" when criticizing U.S. foreign policy, and more. Arming Repression: U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia, from Trump to Biden by William D. Hartung - Center for International Policy, Arms and Security Program - December 2021 "The Biden Administration's Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia Is Offensive, and Must Be Stopped" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/28/21 "Congress Should Cut Off U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia" by William Hartung - Forbes 11/8/21

  In recent years there have been repeated high-profile calls to increase the number of school-based police officers. Whilst police are becoming an increasingly normalised presence in British schools, there is a need for closer scrutiny of the potential problematics of this development. Wider evidence of institutional racism in both policing and schooling, suggests that the presence of police in schools may raise issues in terms of race and racism. There are also issues with regard to social class and other structural factors, including disability and sexuality. In this session, we explore the issue of police in schools with a particular focus on racism. We will explore recent evidence on police in schools, in order to better understand this contemporary issue. Readings Connelly, L., Legane, R., and Joseph-Salisbury, R. 2020. Connelly, L., Legane, R., and Joseph Salisbury, R. 2020. Decriminalise the Classroom: A community response to police in Greater Manchester schools, No Police in Schools. Nijjar, J. 2020. Police–school partnerships and the war on black youth, Critical Social Policy . Joseph-Salisbury, R. 2020. Race and Racism in English Secondary Schools, Runnymede Trust. ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) (2017) Bullies in Blue: The Origins and Consequences of School Policing. New York: ACLU. Henshall, A. 2018.Are police officers in schools a force for good? Schools Week, 26th May 2018. Chechi-Ribeiro, V. 2020. Why the Police Have No Place in Schools, The Guardian, 5th September, 2020. Resources No Police in Schools Surviving Society Podcast – Racism and Police in Schools Questions for Discussion How can wider evidence on institutional racism inform our explorations of police in schools? What are some of the key issues with the increased presence of police in schools? What alternatives can we think of to police in schools? Using our imaginations, and our own experiences, what kind of learning environments can we envision to improve the educational experiences of young people?

Jay Kaplan always knew he was going to become an attorney. He also always knew he wanted to do something to help people. “I knew that my niche was in the area of social justice," he notes in his recent interview on the FedRadioDetroit podcast. "The whole trajectory of my career has been doing public interest law." Jay also explains how his Jewish background gave him a foundation in tikkun olam and taught him to look out for the interest of others and make sure all people are being treated fairly. Jay began his legal career in Metro Detroit 35 years ago, and in the last three and a half decades he has made an immeasurable difference in countless lives. He began working for Legal Services, representing indigent tenants, and then helped to start the first HIV/AIDS legal service program with the Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service. Now Jay is an attorney for the ACLU’s LGBT Project. The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is a nonprofit organization founded "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.” The ACLU has been doing LGBTQ rights work for decades, but Michigan is one of only four states with stand-alone LGBTQ legal service projects focusing specifically on issues in their own states. Jay explains that despite the marriage equality act, there is much more to be done to ensure that members of the LGBTQ community have equal rights— from parental rights to protection against discrimination. “I am an optimistic person, but we have a long way to go,” he said. Listen to the full episode and hear more about Jay’s work with the ACLU, landmark cases he has been a part of and his hopes for the future. FedRadioDetroit is Federation’s podcast series hosted by Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss and featuring big personalities from Jewish Detroit’s diverse cast of characters. Subscribe to explore previous episodes and stay tuned for a new episode next month.

Welcome to our Vote Baby! information campaign. Take a listen to 6 reasons you MUST vote, how we can help you get the information you need and also a little itty bitty fundraiser. For information on registering to vote, visit: https://www.thegardentarts.com/vote-baby (with more updates and information coming soon) For VOTE BABY merchandise, visit https://teespring.com/stores/the-garden-tarts-store. 100% of all Vote Baby merch profits will be donated to the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegardentarts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thegardentarts/support

Episode 004. In light of recent events, I'm doing a special coffee chat on my feeling about our current state of the nation. How many lives must we lose for there to be true change in this country? Take some time this week to learn more, do more, or just be there for a friend in need.  Take a moment of silence for these men and women mentioned in this episode who have lost their lives in recent years (not an extensive list): Trayvon Martin, age 17, 2012 Tamir Rice, age 12, 2014  Michael Brown, age 18, 2014 Eric Garner, age 44, 2014 Sandra Bland, age 28, 2015 Freddie Gray, age 25, 2015 Alton Sterling, age 37, 2016 Philandro Castile, age 32, 2016 Botham Jean, age 26, 2018 Atatiana Jefferson, age 28, 2019 Ahmaud Arbery, age 25, 2020 Doug Lewis, age 39, 2020 Breonna Taylor, age 26, 2020 George Floyd, age 46, 2020 Where to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd (George Floyd Memorial Fund) (GoFundMe for the Floyd family) https://thelovelandfoundation.org/ (The Loveland Foundation) (financial assistance for Black women and girls seeking mental health support) https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ (Campaign Zero) (dedicated to police reform with a plan aimed at reducing violence) https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd (Community Bail Funds) (a way to support protestors nationwide) https://www.aclu.org/ (The ACLU) (American Civil Liberties Union) plus so many more. Find resources that resonate most with you. Other Helpful links: https://www.instagram.com/mirandamerten (Instagram) (@mirandamerten)

For the final week of Gay Directors Month, we explore the David Decoteau’s 1988 sexploitation masterpiece SORORITY BABES IN THE SLIMEBALL BOWL-O-RAMA! The title’s the best part about it. Join us as we review the film, if you can call it that, argue over a long-lost VHS slasher, and discuss the relative merits of Linnea Quigley’s filmography! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

It’s week 3 of gay directors month and we head to the arthouse for Pedro Almodóvar’s harrowing thriller THE SKIN I LIVE IN! Join us as we review the film, babble about Almodóvar’s extended filmography, and… no, that’s pretty much all we do. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

It’s the second week of Gay Directors Month, and we settle into a much better film, though not every listener will agree with us: 2004’s SEED OF CHUCKY! Join us as we review Don Mancini’s masterpiece, compare our current watch to how it felt to watch it as a kid, and dig into the queer subtext coursing through the entire thing. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

It’s a short episode this time, but it’s certainly re-gore-ding! We mean rewarding! We pay another visit to the Cryptkeeper to watch two episodes of TALES FROM THE CRYPT, as suggested to us by Ryan Healey, who donated to the ACLU! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

For the first week of Gay Directors Month, we explore Joel Schumacher’s (ostensibly) fun 1990 (ostensibly) horror project FLATLINERS! We crossed over to the other side and brought back with us some questionable audio quality, so we apologize for that. Please join us as we review the film in spite of the fact that Sergio only saw maybe 25 minutes of it. It’s a surprisingly rewarding conversation, to be honest. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

For the final month of our donation drive, we are putting a spotlight on horror films made by gay directors! Join us as we introduce the month and explore some of what we already know. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Human Rights Campaign hrc.org The Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org

Female directors month has unfortunately drawn to a close. Join us as we rank the four films we covered in February, and play a game with a startling conclusion! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

Ladies and goblins, it’s time to step onto that blood red carpet for the second annual SCREAMIE AWARDS! YOU voted for the best and worst films covered on Scream 101 in 2016, including categories like BEST SEX SCENE, BEST ORIGINAL SONG, and WORST PICTURE! Will your favorites make the cut? Find out in this jam-packed episode, full of horror, love, and celebrity cameos! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

It’s the final week of Female Directors month, and we’re diving deep into the 80’s video bin to pull out Jackie Kong’s 1987 horror-comedy BLOOD DINER! Join us as we review the film, discussing the inexplicable wonders of topless aerobics, kung fu sluts, and cannibal goddesses! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

For the third week of our spotlight on female directors month, we paid a visit to Ana Lily Amirpour’s 2014 arthouse vampire flick A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT! Join us as we review the film, share our brief thoughts on 3 current theatrical releases, and figure out where The Girl lands in the vampire pantheon! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

For the second episode of our donation drive bonus series, Rob Lorentz donated to the ACLU and got to make us watch the 1988 cult classic NIGHT OF THE DEMONS! Join us as we review the film, grumpily discuss the Super Bowl, and generally just give a bunch of cultural signifiers that we recorded this last week. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

For the second week of female directors month, we explore Mary Lambert’s 1989 Stephen King adaptation PET SEMATARY! Join us as we review the film (there’s actually a little disagreement this time around, argue about film theory, and discuss our least favorite characters! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

It’s time to close the book on what has proven to be the happiest month of all, despite us having to watch a Madea movie! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) naacp.org

For the belated final week of African-American directors month, there were such slim pickins we had to choose Tyler Perry’s 2016 effort BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN. Join us as we review the movie and try to work through our suffering! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) naacp.org

It’s the first week of our month spotlighting female directors and we’re celebrating one of the biggest names in the business: Kathryn Bigelow. She made her solo directorial debut with 1987’s NEAR DARK, our topic for today. It has been Brennan’s quest to watch this film since the very first episode of Scream 101. Will it live up to expectations? Join us as we review the film, shake out some more ten word reviews, and figure out if there’s ANY vampire movie Brennan likes. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

Like sands in the hourglass, the months of our lives keep ticking by. It’s already February, and time to start a brand new theme month! In celebration of Women in Horror Month we will be putting the spotlight on horror movies from female directors! Join us as we run through some titles we’ve already seen. If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Planned Parenthood plannedparenthood.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org

Our donation drive is getting into full swing, so it’s time for our first listener selection! For donating to the ACLU, Andy and Typhanie Klein got to make us take a look at 1991’s Kenneth Branagh reincarnation thriller DEAD AGAIN! Join us as we review the film, attempt to wrangle Sergio’s frayed attention span, and discover the magic of VHS preroll! If you donate $5 or more to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) naacp.org NOW (National Organization for Women) now.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org

For the third week African-American directors month, we return to 1995 with Ernest Dickerson’s TALES FROM THE CRYPT: DEMON KNIGHT! Join us as we review the film, make as many puns as humanly possible, and resurrect the Ten Word Review segment. Make sure to vote for the second annual Screamie Awards on our Facebook or Twitter! If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Black Lives Matter blacklivesmatter.com Campaign Zero joincampaignzero.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

We continue African-American directors month with the 1995 anthology flick TALES FROM THE HOOD! Join us as we review the film, rank our favorite segments, and discover a side to Brennan we haven’t seen before. If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Black Lives Matter blacklivesmatter.com Campaign Zero joincampaignzero.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

It’s the first week of our month highlighting African-American directors in horror, and boy do we have a treat for you: the 1972 blaxsploitation epic BLACULA! Join us as we review the film, discuss the further reaches of the Leprechaun franchise, and find a vampire film that Brennan is truly a sucker for! If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Black Lives Matter blacklivesmatter.com Campaign Zero joincampaignzero.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

Happy New Year, everybody! We’re hitting 2017 with a fresh new month, putting the spotlight on African-American horror filmmakers! (Apologies for the first minute of the podcast, the audio went crazy and we have no idea why) If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org Black Lives Matter blacklivesmatter.com Campaign Zero joincampaignzero.org NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

Happy New Year, everybody! Join us as we wrap up Mexican horror month with a very special game and a celebration of our favorite horror movies of 2016! If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org

For the final week of Mexican horror month, we cover the 2007 remake of the film we watched last week: HASTA EL VIENTO TIENE MIEDO! Join us as we review the film, discuss how much grittier it is than the original, and tell yet another tale of movie acquisition hardship! If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org

This week we’re going back into the annals of Mexican cinema history for 1968’s HASTA EL VIENTO TIENE MIEDO (EVEN THE WIND IS AFRAID)! Join us as we review the film, attempt to show off our terrible Spanish, and discuss the long, arduous journey it took to get here. If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org

We’re back in action after a brief one week birthday break! It’s the second week of Mexican horror month and we’re exploring the feature debut of homegrown hero Guillermo del Toro, CRONOS! This 1993 vampire picture has every idea in the book and no idea how to wield them, but it’s awesome. Join us as we discuss the film, sing excerpts from Grease, and shudder over how friggin’ gross this movie was! If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org

For the first week of Mexican Horror month, we check out the 1973 nunsploitation (which is apparently a genre) movie SATÁNICO PANDEMONIUM! Join us as we review the film, dissect yet another wonderful DVD synopsis, and struggle to remember the names of ANYBODY in the movie. Warning: The discussion gets a little blue. If you’re listening with children, well, why did you even decide to do that in the first place? If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org

From December to March (Brennan mistakenly said April, ignore him), we will be picking themes each month that put a spotlight on filmmakers who are part of marginalized or disenfranchised communities. This month we’re doing Mexican Horror, and it’s very exciting indeed. If you donate to one of the following organizations, you will be able to choose a movie we review on the show! ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) aclu.org I Am Holding Your Hand zazzle.com/iamholdingyourhand Border Angels borderangels.org CHIRLA (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles) chirla.org Immigration Equality immigrationequality.org National Immigration Forum immigrationforum.org Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights theyoungcenter.org