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In a recent poll, two-thirds of American adults said they were concerned that “extremists” will commit acts of violence following the 2024 election if they are unhappy with the results. This should come as no surprise. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned that among other threats the 2024 election cycle will be a “key event for possible violence.” How real is that threat and how would it likely manifest itself? What are the factors driving political violence in America today? And what can be done to mitigate the threat? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with down with former acting assistant attorney general for national security Mary B. McCord and Eric K. Ward, senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center, to unpack these and other issues.
Robert Siegel hosts as Israeli jurist Dorit Beinisch, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, civil rights strategist Eric K Ward, and authors Anne Applebaum, Esther Foer and Dara Horn are honored by Moment Magazine.
Next time on State of Belief Radio, the threats facing our inclusive democracy – and effective strategies for defending it. I'll talk with Eric K Ward, an effective longtime social justice leader and strategist. With three decades of experience in community organizing and philanthropy, Eric is currentle Executive Vice President at Race Forward, which helps people take effective action toward racial equity. As an activist that couples strategies for racial equity alongside fighting against anti-semitism, Islamophobia and anti LGBT bigotry - Eric is an essential voice of both experience and insight for such a time as this. And as a bonus, Eric will talk to us about how making music is part of his strategy for justice.
The vast majority of Americans reject religious extremism – but that doesn't mean the anti-democratic Christian nationalist movement isn't a dangerous force to be reckoned with. This week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance's weekly radio show and podcast, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Eric K. Ward, executive vice president at Race […] The post May 6, 2023 – Eric Ward: A Punk Prescription for Building Community first appeared on State of Belief.
Episode 32 of What Gives? the Jewish philanthropy podcast from Jewish Funders Network. Eric K. Ward, a nationally recognized expert on authoritarian movements, hate groups and preserving inclusive democracy, talks to JFN's Andres Spokoiny about the importance of fostering respectful and open debate.
Nayyer Haq guest hosts for John (@Nayyeroar on Twitter) To start off the show she runs through some headlines including Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the latest on the pandemic, the results from Tuesday's primaries, and new polls on current candidates running in the midterms. Plus the Amtrak Strike and Nurses Strike in Minnesota. Then she interviews Eric K. Ward of the Western States Center about the Royal family and right wing paramilitary groups. Next she talks with Imani Gandy of ReWire Newsgroup and host of The Boom! Lawyered podcast about abortion regulations in America. And finally she chats with Andrew Lawrence of Media Matters for America about how terminology can alter and construe narratives to mean different things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
News media missed an opportunity to interrogate the media outlets and politicians who repeatedly invoke the white replacement idea. The post Matt Gertz and Eric K Ward on White ‘Replacement' Theory appeared first on FAIR.
It's just one of those podcast episodes where you just wanna break stuff! Eric K. Ward, Senior Advisor at the Western States Network joins Brandi and Steven to talk about the most derided musical genre of the 90s: Nu Metal. Brandi and Steven debate which band was the ultimate Nu Metal band: Korn or Limp Bizkit. Tune in to find out who survives this mosh pit. This episode features a deep dive on Nu Metal, from the fusion of rock and hip-hop in the late 80s, the rise of the MTV generation, and the genre's apex moment at Woodstock 99. With Eric Ward we discuss Black Flag's Nervous Breakdown EP, the rise of white nationalism in the Northwest, and growing up in Los Angeles, Fugazi and white nationalism in the Pacific Northwest. Brandi makes her case for why Korn was the best band. Steven believes its Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit. What do you think?Special shout out to Evan Fox for the guitar riffs featured in this episode, you can check out his music including upcoming shows on his Twitter account: @evan_fox_musicAlso don't forget to check out our new website which features all our past episodes: https://www.bringreceiptspodcast.comFollow Eric K. Ward:Twitter: @BulldogShadowInstagram: @Bulldog_ShadowFollow Western States Network:https://www.westernstatescenter.orgResources from this episode:The Story of Nu Metal in 14 Songs by Nick RuskellWhat Killed Nu Metal? by Punk Rock MBA (YouTube) Follow Bring Receipts on social:Twitter: @bring_receiptsInstagram: @bring_receiptsCreator & Host: Brandi Collins-Dexter (@BrandingBrandi)Host & Producer: Steven Renderos (@stevenrenderos)Artwork & Logo by:Andrés Guzmán (IG: andresitoguzman)Music:“Battlerap” by DJ Ren“Flygirl” by The Boogie Boys“Epic” by Faith No More“STFU” by Rina Sawayama"I Disagree" by PoppyBecome a Patreon supporter!Support the show
The Buffalo killer is a white supremacist who believes there's a plot run by Jews to "replace" white people with Black and brown people. The post Matt Gertz, Eric K. Ward on the Buffalo Massacre & ‘Replacement Theory' appeared first on FAIR.
On the Season 3 premiere of Momentum: A Race Forward Podcast, Western States Center Executive Director and Race Forward Senior Fellow Eric Ward joins us to ground and center us, and you, our listeners, in our racial justice work! Update: Hiba is back from sabbatical, and now Chevon is taking her well-deserved time off, and in the meantime, Dennis is back to fill in! Hiba and Dennis open the episode with a short recap of recent happenings –– the Delta COVID-19 variant, Climate Change/flooding in NYC, the ongoing fight over critical race theory being taught in schools, and refugee resettlement efforts triggered by global events. Holding all this, Dennis and Eric have a conversation inspired by Grace Lee Boggs' quote “what time is it in the clock of the world”, and what it means for the hurdles we are facing as racial justice practitioners. Eric also discusses the urgent work of racial equity, how work towards a multiracial democracy is the alternative to the spread of white nationalism, the case study of the city of Portland, and extremist backlash and insurgencies, and how we can use that backlash as fuel to carry us forward in our work to “12:02AM”. Resources (by order of mention) Here's Why The Gap in COVID-19 Vaccines Continues to Widen (via Colorlines) https://bit.ly/3EkrHvR Overlapping Disasters Expose Harsh Climate Reality: The U.S. Is Not Ready (via The New York Times)https://nyti.ms/3992pSX IPCC 2021 report: How bad will climate change get? (via Vox)https://bit.ly/3ll7kGc How the Scare Over Critical Race Theory Will Hurt Black Children (via Colorlines)https://bit.ly/3CkPmut The battle for Mekelle: Ethiopia's civil war over Tigray goes on – in pictures (via The Guardian)https://bit.ly/3hxHo9m Inside the effort to resettle thousands of Afghans in the United States (via CNN)https://cnn.it/396mvNQ Guide To Counter-Narrating The Attacks On Critical Race Theory (via Race Forward)https://bit.ly/3tKCg6H Eric K. Ward Western States Centerwww.westernstatescenter.org “Skin in the Game: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism.” (via Political Research Associates) https://bit.ly/3lJhzV9 “The Struggle That Unites Us.” (via Oregon Humanities) https://bit.ly/3hB2jrZ Twitterwww.twitter.com/bulldogshadow Instagramwww.instagram.com/bulldog_shadow Bulldog Shadow (Spotify) About Race Forward: Race Forward catalyzes movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial, democratic society, free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Follow Race Forward on social media Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/raceforward Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/raceforward Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raceforward#RaceAnd: Our Present, Our Future http://bit.ly/raceandopofevent Building Racial Equity (BRE) Trainings www.raceforward.org/trainings Subscribe to our newsletter:www.raceforward.org/subscribe Executive Producers: Hendel Leiva, Cheryl Cato BlakemoreAssociate Producer/ Editor: Kendy Solis
From neo-Nazis to composting, what happens in America first happened in Portland. Francesca and comedian Matt Lieb had the pleasure of sitting down in person with BLM activist and journalist Mac Smiff, civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward of Western States Center along with more than 130 fired up audience members to talk about how to uproot white supremacy from the police to the Capitol rioters. Plus Nabisco workers are taking their strike to the next level, America comes face to face with the dire need to abort the Supreme Court, and Eric Clapton goes off the deep end. If you were lucky enough to be there you know how special it was. Recorded on Thursday September 2, 2021 Featuring: Mac Smiff, activist & journalist https://twitter.com/MacSmiff Eric K Ward, Western States Center, SPLC fellow https://twitter.com/BulldogShadow Matt Lieb, Pod Yourself A Gun, Good Mythical Morning https://twitter.com/mattlieb Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Support The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Thanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra OrnessMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-cannery License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
From neo-Nazis to composting, what happens in America first happened in Portland. Francesca and comedian Matt Lieb had the pleasure of sitting down in person with BLM activist and journalist Mac Smiff, civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward of Western States Center along with more than 130 fired up audience members to talk about how to uproot white supremacy from the police to the Capitol rioters. Plus Nabisco workers are taking their strike to the next level, America comes face to face with the dire need to abort the Supreme Court, and Eric Clapton goes off the deep end. If you were lucky enough to be there you know how special it was. Recorded on Thursday September 2, 2021 Featuring: Mac Smiff, activist & journalist https://twitter.com/MacSmiff Eric K Ward, Western States Center, SPLC fellow https://twitter.com/BulldogShadow Matt Lieb, Pod Yourself A Gun, Good Mythical Morning https://twitter.com/mattlieb Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Thanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra Orness Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-cannery License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Support The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuation Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room's channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Franifio Insta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/
On this episode of Black Beat, our host, John Washington leads a spirited interview with our guest, Eric K. Ward. Mr. Ward is the current Executive Director of Western States Center, an organization known as a national hub for innovative responses to white nationalism, antisemitism, and structural inequality. Working nationwide to strengthen inclusive democracy so all people can live, love, worship and work free from fear, he also brings a uniquely innovative musical approach to fighting the good fight through punk-rock activism. Taking the stage as “Bulldog Shadow”, he describes his genre as one that “bends folk into a new punk framework and spits out a series of stories we wish we were the ones telling.” What Black Beat Host, John Washington and Mr. Ward talk about: ● His path to becoming a leader in the civil rights movement ● Some of the greatest threats posed by white supremacy ● His work in personally addressing violent neo-Nazis and convincing some to renounce racism and violence ● What makes the Pacific Northwest such a hotbed for white supremacy ● His punk-rock activism as Bulldog Shadow ● The focus and direction Western States intends to pursue moving forward ● How COVID -19 has affected him, his organization and work ● How can you get involved We want to hear from you. For more unapologetically Black stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts: Phone: (503)-841-5032 Email: info@flossinmedia.com Website: https://www.flossinmedia.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/flossinmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flossinmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flossinmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flossin-media/
Recorded during ALF's We The People with Eric Ward event on December 3, 2020. Eric K. Ward, Civil Rights Leader and Executive Director, Western States Center in conversation with Muhammed Chaudry (XXVI), Managing Partner, MAC Capital Partners, and ALF-SV Board Member. Eric K. Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions, governance, and inclusive societies, and has nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy.
This episode of extremely covers fashion week, the war on drugs, and the work of dismantling inequality in America. Eric Ward shares with Oren Segal his take on how the white nationalist movement seeks to influence the mainstream of political discourse. How do you talk to diverse audiences about these topics? How do we understand the vulnerabilities that lead to hate group recruitment and radicalization? Eric shares his long-term vision for this important work.Eric Ward is a national expert on the relationship between hate violence and preserving democratic institutions, governance, and inclusive societies, Eric K. Ward brings nearly 30 years of expertise in community organizing and philanthropy to his role as Western States Center's Executive Director.More on the Western States Center here: https://www.westernstatescenter.org/ Stay engaged and follow along for more:Stay engaged and follow along for more on Twitter at @OrenSegal @ADL and @PERIL_AU
Eric K. Ward grew up in Los Angeles. Coming up in a punk scene that was volatile and tribal. In the context of rising hatred Eric and his friends learnt that they had to fight hard for their values. This was the start of a journey that would bring Eric to his work today as an anti-racist and antifascist, in a world on the brink.This interview was recorded before the situation in Portland reached the dangerous levels of conflict today.Eric K. Ward is Executive Director of Western States Center and a Senior Fellow with the Southern Poverty Law Center. Read Eric's recent article from the HOPE not hate magazine https://www.hopenothate.org.uk/2020/07/01/america-unite/
In a society of increasing inequality and cruelty, it can feel overwhelming and beyond our ability to forge communities grounded in fairness and opportunity. How should we understand ourselves in this moment and how might we reflect on our purpose. Eric K. Ward, author of “Skin in the Game: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism” and executive director of Western States Center will explore wrestling with antisemitism, democracy, and identity in our current world. Please note: both of Eric's sermons- 9:30 and 11:15- are included on this podcast. Wisdom Story- read by Lauren Wyeth (:29) 9:30 Sermon- Eric Ward (8:32) 11:15 Sermon- Eric Ward (28:47)
In partnership with thenumberz.fm, XRAY FM celebrates Juneteenth with 12 hours of discussions and music celebrating and amplifying black perspectives and black excellence in Portland and beyond.