Podcasts about migrant justice

In this special interim episode of Quakers Today, Sweet Miche shares how Quakers strive to embody religious freedom and the sacred right to provide sanctuary. We feature excerpts from the Quaker Walk to Washington, a remarkable 300-mile trek from Flushing, Queens—a place steeped in the origins of religious freedom in America—to Washington, D.C. This journey of deep spiritual conviction and witness highlights the ongoing Quaker commitment to justice. You'll hear from: Max Goodman & Ross Brubeck: Attenders at Brooklyn Monthly Meeting who grew up at Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting, and two of the core organizers of the walk. Diana Mejia and Stuart Sydenstricker: Quakers from Plainfield Monthly Meeting, who lead Wind of the Spirit, an immigration advocacy center.  Imani Cruz: Global Policy Coordinator for Migrant Justice at the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). A Journey of Faith and Action for Justice This episode delves into the "Quaker Walk to Washington," a pilgrimage rooted in the historical fight for religious freedom and the Quaker testimony of peace and justice. The walk draws direct inspiration from the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance, a courageous declaration written for Quakers facing persecution in New Netherland. This document, which asserts the right to religious liberty and the protection of all people, served as a foundational text for the walk's purpose. The episode also connects the walk to a recent lawsuit filed by Quaker meetings against the Department of Homeland Security, challenging policies that undermine the sanctity of worship spaces. The 300-mile trek itself became a profound spiritual experience. The walkers reflect on the physical challenges and unexpected moments of deep connection, such as canoeing through dense fog—a powerful metaphor for walking forward in faith even when the path ahead is unclear. The walk fostered a sense of solidarity with migrants, mirroring their uncertain journeys, and demonstrated how Quaker meetings along the route extended radical hospitality and welcome, regardless of resources. Beyond the symbolic act of walking, the episode explores the practical dimension of Quaker witness. Imani Cruz from AFSC outlines current legislative efforts to advocate for just immigration policies, including resisting increased funding for immigration enforcement and championing the Sensitive Locations Act, which aims to protect places like houses of worship from immigration intrusions legally. The walkers brought their message of justice to Washington, D.C., culminating in a powerful symbolic act of nailing a contemporary remonstrance to a door on the National Mall. Question for Next Season: What is your favorite Quaker term that is common among Friends, but strange to outsiders? Share your response by emailing podcast@quakerstoday.org or call/text 317-QUAKERS (317-782-5377). Please include your name and location. Your responses may be featured in our next season! Resources To learn more about the Quaker Walk to Washington and read the two remonstrances, visit QuakerWalk2025.org. Quakers Sue DHS over Immigration Enforcement and Religious Freedom from Friends Journal and QuakerSpeak Six Ways to Support Immigrants Right Now by AFSC Just Immigration from FCNL   Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Journal and other Friends Publishing Corporation content. It is written, hosted, and produced by Peterson Toscano and Sweet Miche. Season Four of Quakers Today was sponsored by American Friends Service Committee and Friends Fiduciary. American Friends Service Committee: Vulnerable communities and the planet are counting on Quakers to take action for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. The American Friends Service Committee, or AFSC, works at the forefront of many social change movements to meet urgent humanitarian needs, challenge injustice, and build peace. Find out more about how you can get involved in their programs to protect migrant communities, establish an enduring peace in Palestine, de-militarize police forces worldwide, assert the right to food for all, and more. Visit AFSC.ORG. Friends Fiduciary: Since 1898, Friends Fiduciary has provided values-aligned investment services for fellow Quaker organizations.  Friends Fiduciary consistently achieves strong financial returns while witnessing to Quaker testimonies. They also help individuals support organizations they hold dear through giving strategies, including donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, and stock gifts. Learn more about FFC's services at FriendsFiduciary.org. Feel free to email us at podcast@friendsjournal.org with​​ comments, questions, and requests for our show. Music from this episode comes from Epidemic Sound.  Follow Quakers Today on TikTok, Instagram, X, and visit us at QuakersToday.org.

On this edition of Free City Radio we hear a conversation with a grassroots organizer involved in Brussels for Palestine, working on the streets in Brussels over the past year and a half to support displaced Palestinian refugees, but also to mobilize financial resources in Brussels and in western Europe to support projects like community soup kitchens in Gaza and also grassroots humanitarian projects in Lebanon. Learn more about Brussels for Palestine here: https://www.instagram.com/brussels4palestine Thank you to Hala El Mohor for helping to set-up this interview and for The Kitchen for hosting. This interview program is supported in 2025 by the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University. The music track is Passage by Anarchist Mountains. Free City Radio is hosted and produced by Stefan Christoff and broadcasts on : CKUT 90.3 FM in Montreal - Wednesdays at 11am CJLO 1690 AM in Montreal - Wednesdays 8am CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg - Tuesdays 8am CFRC 101.9FM in Kingston - Wednesdays 11:30am CFUV 101.9 FM in Victoria - Saturdays 7am Met Radio 1280 AM in Toronto - Fridays at 5:30am CKCU 93.1 FM in Ottawa - Tuesdays at 2pm CJSF 90.1 FM in Vancouver - Thursdays at 4:30pm

We discussed data privacy and how its unregulated nature can really impact everyday Vermonters. Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley has become a national leader in this discussion. We were then joined by Kiki and Rachel from Migrant Justice to discuss milk with dignity as well as the workers who were abducted from a farm in Berkshire. And the show wrapped with Claire Whitehouse, the Secretary/Treasurer of AFT Vermont to discuss International Workers Day (May 1st) and the work of unions as well as todays events across the state.

David Zuckerman hosts guests from Jenna's Promise in Johnson discussing recovery and stigma and guests from Migrant Justice to discuss the impacts of President Trumps immigration and deportation policies.

Did you know that 50 percent of all food produced in the United States is handled at some point by migrant farm workers? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Marita Canedo, coordinator of the Milk with Dignity Program for Migrant Justice, a Vermont-based advocacy organization with a mission to empower the immigrant farm worker community and organize for economic justice and human rights. Canedo will discuss the exploitation of immigrant dairy farm workers and routes to empowerment and justice – through solidarity, not charity.Related Websites: Silenced Voices: https://migrantjustice.net/videos Migrant Justice: https://migrantjustice.net/about Milk with Dignity: https://migrantjustice.net/milk-with-dignity-campaign

November's VermontBiz profiles Lisa Keysar - President and CEO of Montpelier's Union Mutual of Vermont. This year the company celebrates its 150th anniversary and Keysar is the 15th person to be the company's CEO and the first woman to lead the firm since it was founded in 1874. A Migrant Justice study spotlights the numerous challenges faced by immigrant workers on dairy farms throughout the state, including low wages, unsafe working conditions, substandard housing and discrimination. And Frontier Airlines is coming back to the 802! Burlington International Airport is anticipating even further growth, and plans a $50 million dollar upgrade! Make sure to check out VermontBiz' special section on the 15th annual Rising Stars Class of 2024, highlighting the top 40 new leaders in Vermont under 40 years of age. All this and more is in the November Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

I am talking to Lucy, one of the co-founders of Haringey Welcome, a local strategic campaign group in the field of migrant justice. I think it is both interesting and upsetting to find out what has been happening both on a national and local level that many of us have not been aware of.As promised a few links:the fundraiser: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/prevent-refugee-homelessness-in-haringey their website: https://haringeywelcome.org/their twitter (I am refusing to call it anything else): https://twitter.com/HaringeyWelcometheir podcast:  https://nosmallvictories.buzzsprout.com/ .....................................................................................................................................................pod instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anybodyeverybodytottenham/pod website : https://www.anybodyeverybodytottenham.com/pod twitter: https://twitter.com/AnybodyBody 

Did you know that without migrant farm workers, the price of dairy would be twice as expensive? Dairy farming is one of the most challenging jobs in agriculture, and like a lot of farmwork has notoriously weak legal protections for workers, leading to long hours, poor pay, and unsafe conditions. Host Ashely C. Ford tells the story of how a group of farmworkers came together after a senseless tragedy to demand change – and together built a safety net to protect their most vulnerable workers. Learn more about Migrant Justice and their Milk with Dignity program here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's budget season again here in New York! We caught up with freshman Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha to talk about a major development in the fight for Public Power here in New York State and what her budget priorities are in her first year in office.  And in City budget news, Eric Adams is using the influx of migrants to justify an austerity budget this year. His preliminary budget proposes deep cuts to public education, libraries and other essential social services- while it appears he is leaving the New York Police Department budget untouched. Desiree and Caitlin have been doing mutual aid work with migrants and are joining us live tonight to give us an update on what happened to the migrants who camped outside the Watson Hotel and to comment on the Mayor's austerity budget.  To call your rep and urge them to Tax the Rich and include Build Public Renewables in the budget, visit https://taxtherichny.com/contact-your-reps/To connect with Desiree and Caitlin you can show up to the Red Hook Mutual Aid Store at 147 Pioneer Street in Brooklyn and follow South Bronx Mutual Aid on twitter @SBXMutualAid and on Instagram @southbronxmutualaid

When invited to speak at the recent Gates Foundation Goalkeepers 2030 event, Mikaela Loach seized the opportunity to announce that capitalism is causing climate change and “billionaires shouldn't exist.” This young climate justice activist has been fighting fossil fuel projects in the UK using a variety of tactics. She is one of three claimants who has taken the UK government to court for handing over taxpayer money to fossil fuel companies in violation of their commitments to reach net zero emissions. Mikaela has been heavily involved in the #StopCambo campaign that successfully shut down development of the Cambo oil field. She and others in this campaign continue to fight the development of Rosebank, the biggest untapped oil field in the North Sea. If the oil and gas in this massive field are burned, they will create more CO2 than all the total emissions from all 28 low-income countries. #StopeRosebankMikaela is a 5th year medical student and the co-host of the YIKES Podcast – a show that focuses on the things that make us go “Yikes!” – from the climate crisis to racial capitalism. She just announced that she has a book coming out called IT'S NOT THAT RADICAL: Climate Action to Transform Our World. Pre-order the book here!Links:Follow & amplify the #StopRosebank campaign with @StopCamboPre-order Mikaela's book: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our WorldRead We Will Not Cancel Us by Adrienne Marie BrownCOCKTAIL: No More BillionairesMikaela Loach is a Climate Justice Activist and a lover of agave spirits. This drink combines the smokey elements of mezcal with the spice and richness of ancho chiles to make a cross between a Spicy Margarita and a Paloma. Be sure to use fresh grapefruit juice as it is key to making this drink bright and extra delicious. Italicus Bergamot Liqueur rounds out this cocktail and helps combine all the ingredients while also providing a lovely rich floral backdrop. 30     ml   Mezcal30    ml    Ancho Reyes Ancho Chile Liqueur  30    ml    Grapefruit juice15    ml    Lime juice15    ml    Italicus Bergamot Liqueur or St Germain8       ml    Simple Syrup (15ml if not using Italicus)    Small pinch of saltAdd all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake well with cubed ice. Fine strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with an expressed grapefruit peel.Glassware:      RocksGarnish:         Grapefruit peelABV:             20%Pro tip: Italicus is an Italian liqueur made with bergamot and floral botanicals. It adds a lovely and rich floral backdrop to this cocktail. You can substitute a couple dashes of floral or lavender bitters or St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Or you can just used 15ml of simple syrup instead.Support the show

In this episode, we explore the role of poetry in the movement for abolition with Christopher Soto, whose new poetry book – Diaries of a Terrorist – is out now. Christopher Soto is a Los Angeles-based poet, co-founder of the Undocu-poets campaign and of Writers for Migrant Justice. He's just out with his first published book of poetry. Follow Christopher Soto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/loma_poetry Check out Christopher Soto's website: https://christophersoto-poet.com/ —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Diaries of a Terrorist – abolitionist poetry w/ Christopher Soto appeared first on KPFA.

A spooky account of strange goings-on. Plus, a Burlington murder suspect arraigned, Migrant Justice pressures Hannaford to ensure farmworker wellbeing, and Brenda Seigel's gun policy.

David Van Deusen, president of the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, talks to Steve about their radical ten-point program, adopted in 2019. In the interview, he explains why they were spurred to develop the plan and breaks down what it means in practice as they move away from lobbying and expand their focus on the rank-and-file. This includes training workshops for non-union workers – How to Organize 101. David describes their approach to building a social justice-oriented labor movement. They work with groups like Migrant Justice to support efforts to ensure safe and fair working conditions for undocumented farm workers. They seek to build bridges to non-labor organizations, “be they farmer or environmental groups, (who) are ready and able to embrace our core working class values.” The fifth item of the ten-point plan calls for a Green New Deal. This is followed by item number six, “Electoral Politics,” which begins: “The time of the VT AFL-CIO endorsing candidates simply because they are a Democrat is over.” Below are excerpts from the preamble to the Vermont AFL-CIO Ten Point Program: A NEW PATH TOWARDS PROGRESSIVE CHANGE FOR LABOR Organized Labor has been the most powerful force for change in the History of the United States of America. From the 8 hour day/40 hour work week, the establishment of the weekend, livable wages (in Union shops), to workplace safety standards; Labor has won these foundational victories through collective action and solidarity. However, for some decades Labor, nationally, has been on the decline. … This wilting of Labor does not have to be. We can (and must) be a social and political power once again; one capable not only of defending against the attacks we now face from DC, but also of going on the offensive and delivering positive life altering changes for working people. But we will not achieve our potential if we stay on the road more traveled. We cannot continue to do what we have always done and expect a different result. Nor can we be satisfied with candidates that run for Union office who support all the good things, but who neglect to tell us how we will get there. Instead we must be bold, we must experiment, and we must forge a way forward which not only transforms the Vermont AFL-CIO, but also delivers a powerful Labor Movement with the muscle needed to transform Vermont as a whole. And here, the Vermont we intend to deliver is one wherein working class people not only possess the means to live a secure and dignified life, but one where we, as the great majority, wield the democratic power required to give social and political expression to the many. Such a transformative potential presupposes first a unity around an effective program, and second the development of our immediate political power. To learn more about Vermont AFL-CIO and see the ten-point plan in its entirety, go to https://vt.aflcio.org/news/vermont-afl-cio-ten-point-program David Van Deusen, President of the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, was elected to office in 2019 as part of the progressive United! Slate. He is a member of AFSCME Local 2413 (Northeast Kingdom), serves on the Labor for Single Payer national Advisory Board, and is a member of Labor Against Racism & War's national Representatives Assembly. Van Deusen is also a member of Democratic Socialists of America and a past member of Anti-Racist Action. @VT_AFLCIO

The immigrant farmworker advocacy organization Migrant Justice recently hosted its annual soccer tournament. Farmworkers from across Vermont, plus some nearby states, came out to play. The day included good games, Mexican food and bumping music.

Dr. Teresa Mares is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Vermont and the Director for the Graduate Program in Food Systems. She received her M.A. (2005) and Ph.D. (2010) in Sociocultural Anthropology from the University of Washington. She also completed a graduate certificate in Women Studies at the University of Washington. Dr. Mares' research focuses on the labor in the food system, food security and food sovereignty, and migration from Latin America. Her first book “Life on the Other Border: Farmworkers and Food Justice in Vermont” was published by University of California Press (2019)”. Tune in to learn more about: Farming in Vermont; The three pillars of food systems - social, economic and environment; Her book “Life on the Other Border: Farmworkers and Food Justice in Vermont”; Why migrant farm workers are called essential workers; How migrant farm & food workers are valued in the US versus other countries; The excitement of students for education in the area of food systems and why we have an obligation to do better in this area; Her own journey on becoming a teacher in food systems and food justice; The “Milk with dignity” campaign by Migrant Justice; Her hope for the future of the food systems.  To learn more about Dr. Mares and her work go to https://www.uvm.edu/cas/anthropology/profiles/teresa-mares.   

The students graduating from Vermont's high schools this year are extraordinary in many ways. For most of high school, they have been on the frontlines of a global pandemic. They attended school from their bedrooms. They had to find the strength to forge connection and community while enduring personal isolation. They returned to school wearing masks to keep each other and their families safe as the pandemic raged around them. Now, like young people everywhere, they dream of a brighter future — and are actively building it. They are the ones we have been waiting for.On this Vermont Conversation, we speak with five remarkable members of the class of 2022. Ava Thurston from Harwood Union High School has been Vermont state champion in both cross-country skiing and running in all four years of high school, won the U18 national championships in cross-country skiing this year, and aspires to ski in the Olympics. Yahir Ramirez from Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans is the son of Mexican farmworkers in Vermont who volunteers with Migrant Justice, and he soon will attend Harvard. Addie Lentzner from Arlington Memorial High School helped prod Gov. Phil Scott to extend emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. Kiara Mack of Winooski High School is an all-star soccer player and team captain who confronted racism directed at student-athletes. Sawyer Totten is a transgender student and LGBTQ+ leader who inspired peers from around the state to walk out and speak out to protest the national wave of anti-trans legislation.These students have made a lasting mark on their communities. Now, they are heading out to change the world.For Ramirez, who will be a first-generation college student when he attends Harvard, graduating Bellows Free Academy “really means a lot to the family because it really just shows that we're able to do it. … My background or my color, it doesn't limit me.”Kiara Mack says that she struggled to get through high school until she finally felt she was being heard. Then she emerged as a student leader against racism. “I'm proud of the impact I have on people. I have a lot of younger students who I try to steer more in the right path because I feel that I can connect with them on a different level,” she said. “I'm really happy with the imprint I've left on my school and who I am being seen as I am graduating.”

In today's episode, we'll talk about why our food justice movement including food banks should work in solidarity with the movement for migrant justice. I recently saw a meme that showed a picture of a man holding a sign that read, "Do you know what an accent is? It's a sign of bravery." Truly, the migrant story is one of bravery. You must be brave to leave family and the only homeland you've known, embrace potentially treacherous travel and come to a new country where you know that not all will welcome you. But you do it for the potential to work, you do it for the potential for safety, you do it for a better future. Migrants make up the backbone of our American food system. They work our fields and in our restaurant kitchens yet they are among our most vulnerable for food security. They pay taxes, but immigration status is a bar to important federal food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The charitable food bank system is one resource, but it's not a sustainable one and also can be fraught with access issues. We're talking with Claudio Rodriguez and Robert Ojeda of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Claudio is the environmental and social justice manager and Robert is the chief program officer. Interview Summary Christina - Claudio, before we look at migration in particular, you as the environmental and social justice manager, you have the privilege of facilitating change in communities at the intersections of food justice and community organizing. Could you tell us a little bit more please about what community organizing has to do with food and food banking?   Claudio - Yes, yes. I love this. Thank you for the question. I feel like community organizing is one of the key foundations that drives changes in our community because we've seen it throughout time through movements that change the condition of farm workers. That change policies and practices for the protection of workers, no matter where they find themselves. And when we bring community organizing into the space of food banking, what we are bringing is the building of relationships, using those relationships to accomplish together what we cannot accomplish on our own. In the case of food banking, it is to address the root causes of food insecurity. Christina - Claudio, could you please share an example for our listeners? Claudio - Our organizing work has actually helped change school menus to include local fresh produce. It has also created access to vacant land across our community to turn them into green spaces. Communities that often find themselves ignored, marginalized, or even just disinvested. And the purpose and mission of community organizing within food banking is to build power. To build power with our participants because without power we aren't able to change the conditions of our communities. And to break it down a little bit more for our listeners, is that when we talk about power, we're not talking about empowerment. Power is the ability to impact and affect the conditions of our own lives and the lives of others. And empowerment is more of a feel good about yourself and self-esteem. So our goal is to build power within the food banking movement so people can really change what the community looks like, feels like and their experiences. Christina - That is a really important distinction and I appreciate that so much. Because when you talk about building power, I also think about what that means for building leadership. And Robert, as the chief program officer, you develop programs that are building leadership opportunities for people from Latin America. In your anti-hunger work, what relationship have you identified between food insecurity and migration? Robert - Thank you, Christina, for the question. I think there are a few things that to me are really important. One is like a deep reflection and exploration around why we have folks coming to the US. One of the reasons from my perspective has to do with economic justice, lack of opportunities for folks. And it's very much connected to issues that we see within the food system. For example, food banks depend on donations from corporations, from companies, from growers that do have an impact on the workers that work within these companies. And so a question that I would ask and that we do ask is: what are the unintended consequences of our business model as food banks? So what is happening with the rights of those workers who are growing the food that we are able to distribute then to community members? And so in the case of us as an organization that's based at the border, having Mexico as a neighboring country, it's a really important question. Why are folks or brothers and sisters from Latin America coming to Southern Arizona? And can we do something also if we are actually getting resources, for example produce from Northern Mexico to be able to also do something so that it's not an extractive practice but rather a partnership? Questions around that from my perspective are really important. And the other thing that I think is really important to elevate is this principle that I think is really important, as an immigrant myself, I do feel like we have an incredible set of experiences, expertise that we can contribute to this community. And so as an organization with resources, I think it's our responsibility to make sure that community members, immigrant community, migrant workers and others also have access to those resources. So as an organization for example, this past year we enhance our grants program to have $3 million in grants go to organizations, many of them led by people of color who are doing really amazing work in this community. So it's this belief and commitment that for, particularly our immigrant community are able to come up with really amazing and innovative ways to address issues of food insecurity and hunger. And one last thing that to me is really kind of the beginning of part of our journey. We've been operating for 43-44 years. About 20 years ago we started doing programming that Claudio leads for example around gardening and food production education. And a lot of it had to do with our immigrant community saying, "Look, this food is not culturally relevant "or appropriate for us that you're giving us. "However, we don't know "how to do other things like grow food." And I think that was the beginning of us really rethinking our role as an organization. So it's been an incredible partnership I think over the years. Christina - Those are just some incredibly powerful examples of what you are doing to transform food systems locally for the benefit of migrant communities. What do we need to be doing more widely? What kind of role can food banks be playing at a policy level in order to address food insecurity for our migrant communities? Claudio, what do you think? Claudio - Thank you. I think that's a really important question that really ties into the intersection of community organizing and food insecurity. And at a policy level, I think we need to be advocates as food banks and folks in the food justice movement to push policies that address the root causes of hunger. But I think we should also be investing as Robert mentioned the development of community leaders. And it doesn't get more local that looking at our own organizations, what are our customs? What are our practices? And are we centering the most impacted? And to truly center them, we need to create spaces, brave spaces that challenge the status quo within our own organizations, within our own programs. And I think those are the first steps and sometimes those steps tend to be the hardest. Robert, what do you think? Based on the 20 years that we've done this work, what have been your steps that you've seen? Robert - Thank you, Claudio. I think there are, from my perspective a few things based on what we've learned that we could invest in policy-wise. One, food banks can be a vehicle, a mechanism for shifting our food sourcing business model and a food distribution business model. So we have an opportunity to come together really impact, where our food comes from. Are there any issues that we want to elevate to make sure that our donors are also paying attention to the rights of workers, as an example? Another thing I think is we have an opportunity to work with our local government, our state governments, and regionally and nationally around this idea that food is a human right. And that as we've seen now with the pandemic, some things that I think are promising is really how much more school districts are doing to make sure that school lunches are universal rather than sort of what we had before the pandemic. So there's a role around bringing healthy food to communities, a great opportunity for that. And the one that I think is very important has to do with economic justice. We were just involved in a campaign. Claudio actually was one of our leaders around fight for 15, a fight for a minimum wage in our local community, working with other nonprofits and other community members. And there was our local election and it passed. So now the City of Tucson and businesses that do business in our city are having to pay $15 an hour to our workers. And that has I think a really large impact to really benefit our immigrant community and other communities as well. Christina - I really appreciate what you said, that the fight for food justice is intrinsically linked with a fight for economic justice. That we can combat food insecurity at its start by making sure that those who are taking care of us by helping us put food in the table are able to take care of their families too, and able to afford their basic needs for food and other essentials. Thank you so much, both of you.

On May 1, farmworkers and their advocates will join together to call on Hannaford Supermarkets to join the Milk with Dignity program — for the third year in a row.Milk with Dignity is a program created by Migrant Justice, a human rights organization founded and led by immigrant farmworkers in Vermont. It enlists the resources and market power of companies to improve labor and housing conditions on dairy farms.

El primero de mayo, trabajadores de granja y sus defensores, se van a juntar para pedirle a Hannaford Supermarkets que se una a su programa de Leche con Dignidad por tercer año consecutivo.Leche con Dignidad, en inglés Milk with Dignity, es un programa creado por Migrant Justice — una organización que defiende los derechos humanos, fundada y liderada por agricultores inmigrantes en Vermont. Esta brinda recursos y busca que los líderes de compañías mejoren las condiciones laborales y de alojamiento en su granjas.

A Critical Convo On Black Migrants w/Tia Oso Episode S2 Episode 12 In this episode of Beneath The Surface I am talking with Tia Oso, a transformational strategist, organizer and speaker based in Mesa, AZ,. Tia and I have a conversation about how she got started doing Migrant Justice work as well as take a critical look at Immigration Policy. We also discuss the ways that AntiBlackness shapes the policies and procedures of immigration in the US as well as how it impacts the kinds of people and strategies that Immigrant Rights Organizers champion. If you want to support me and the channel you can do so by becoming a patron on Patreon. Patrons get access to exclusive content that can't be found anywhere else. You can become a Patron by following the link. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeneathTheSurfacePodcast If you would like to make a one time donation to Beneath The Surface you can so so through PayPal by following this link here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BTSurfacePod Beneath The Surface Socials Twitter: @BTSurfacePod Instagram: BTSurfacePod Facebook: Beneath The Surface Email:PodcastBenathTheSurface@gmail.com Where Can You Find Tia! Twitter: Tia_Oso Instagram: Tia.Oso Facebook: Tia Oso Website: www.tiaoso.net Tia Oso Bio: Anshantia "Tia" Oso is a transformational strategist, organizer and speaker. Based in Mesa, AZ, Tia is a highly experienced community engagement professional specializing in social change initiatives, racial justice and human rights. Tia's work centers on using art, culture and media to build people power and transform policy. Tia is an internationally respected leader on issues of racial justice and migrant rights and Black organizing on progressive issues. You can follow her work at www.TiaOso.net The Takeaway: Haitians Sue The Biden Administration: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/haitian-asylum-seekers-are-suing-biden-over-disparate-treatment-black-migrants Link to Beneath The Surfaces First ever virtual event: https://fb.watch/8BTLmVsr_E/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beneathtspodcast/support

Who will run for lieutenant governor?; Push to end qualified immunity; State plans for another pandemic-altered town meeting season; Migrant Justice seeks to rein in Vermont law enforcement collaboration with federal immigration authorities.

The products you see at the grocery store with labels that promise to protect people and the planet don't tell the full story. And oftentimes those labels are full of empty promises. But what if there was another way to ensure products are sourced from farms that put workers' rights ahead of marketing?  The Vermont-based and worker-led organization Migrant Justice is doing just that. They call their Milk with Dignity program a “new day for human rights in dairy,” and in this episode we talk with organizer Marita Canedo.  Topics covered include: How the struggle for human rights and against corporate exploitation spans the globe. How Migrant Justice was formed and grew to focus on fundamental rights and protections, including freedom of movement, dignified work and safe housing, and freedom from discrimination. Migrant Justice's successful campaign for driver's licenses for all people in Vermont, regardless of their immigration status.  What Worker-driven Social Responsibility means and what it looks like for workers to lead in developing standards for enforceable human rights protections on dairy farms. How programs like Milk with Dignity tackle the root causes of exploitation in the food system by addressing the power dynamics.  How the Milk with Dignity program protected essential workers throughout the pandemic. How Milk with Dignity compares to the “https://fairworldproject.org/podcast/season-2/season-2-episode-2/ (Fair Trade Dairy” discussed in Episode 2). Migrant Justice's current campaign calling on Hannafords to join the Milk with Dignity program. Resources: Learn more about Migrant Justice: https://migrantjustice.net/ (https://migrantjustice.net/) and see https://migrantjustice.net/milk-with-dignity-reports-0 (their impact reporting here). On November 8th after a 3 week “Dignity Tour” around Northeast states, Migrant Justice is hosting a big action at Hannaford headquarters to call on them to join the Milk with Dignity program. Join them to show them that farmworkers are not alone, and that there is a national movement for dignity and economic justice in the dairy supply chains. For more information, go to their website, or https://www.facebook.com/events/441419114257654 (https://www.facebook.com/events/441419114257654). Outside the Northeastern U.S., you can still take action: Call on  Hannafords to join Milk with Dignity online: https://migrantjustice.net/Hannaford-action-toolkit (https://migrantjustice.net/Hannaford-action-toolkit). Fair World Project's report, Label Before Labor compares Milk with Dignity to Fair Trade USA's “Fair Trade Dairy” label: http://fairworld.info/labelbeforelabor (fairworld.info/labelbeforelabor).

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The "Horseshoe that Watched Over You" starts out of order with the vigor and joy of the four fold yet sleepy path well-being via tube pumping. I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Allform - Helix Sleep has LEFT the bedroom and started making sofas, it's the easiest way you can customize a sofa using premium materials, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at allform.com/sleep. Helix Sleep- Just go to helixsleep.com/sleep, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they'll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Made In- Produces professional-quality cookware and knives for those who love to cook. They source the finest materials and partner with renowned craftsmen to make premium kitchen tools available directly to you, without the markup. Made In products are made to last and they offer a lifetime guarantee. Go to madeincookware.com/sleep for 15% off 1st order use promo code SLEEP. Feather - With Feather, you can furnish a bedroom with high-quality, beautifully designed furniture for the cost of your monthly utility bill. If you go to livefeather.com and use promo code SLEEP300 you'll receive $300 off of your first month of their annual plan. Calm- Get started at calm.com/sleepwithme and GET 40% off a Calm Premium subscription! If you are in Canada go to calm.com/drew. LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit LinkedIn.com/SLEEP. Terms and conditions apply. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love.

Let's take a journey to the story and make some pizzas, floured in the sleepy subtext of the story of the show. A pizza provided by a noderator, Chef Staci, and empowered by all of the noderators who nurture an independent community of podcast listeners. You can find Staci on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stacicookscreative/ Coffee With Staci on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/coffeewithstaci/ I'm supporting BEAM- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective is a group of therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists, advocates, and activists working together for mental/emotional health and healing in the Black community. https://www.beam.community/ I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll up to $300 off. Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. Brooklinen-  my one-stop shop for all things comfort - sheets, towels, loungewear, and so much more. There is an exclusive offer just for Sleep With Me listeners. When you use promo code SLEEPWITHME get $25 off when you spend $100 or more PLUS FREE shipping at http://www.brooklinen.com. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love. Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Progressive- Sleep with Me is brought to you by Progressive. Get your quote today at Progressive.com and see why 4 out of 5 new auto customers recommend Progressive. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates. Price and coverage match limited by state law.

Thanks everyone for making this possible. I'm supporting BEAM- Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective is a group of therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists, advocates, and activists working together for mental/emotional health and healing in the Black community. https://www.beam.community/ I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll up to $300 off. Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. Brooklinen-  my one-stop shop for all things comfort - sheets, towels, loungewear, and so much more. There is an exclusive offer just for Sleep With Me listeners. When you use promo code SLEEPWITHME get $25 off when you spend $100 or more PLUS FREE shipping at http://www.brooklinen.com. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love. Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Progressive- Sleep with Me is brought to you by Progressive. Get your quote today at Progressive.com and see why 4 out of 5 new auto customers recommend Progressive. Progressive Casualty Insurance Company and affiliates. Price and coverage match limited by state law.

A journey down a long a winding road, takes some meanders and provides rest and perspective for two young adults and you. Check out Sleep Whispers Podcast it is 100% gentle whispering. So if you ever struggle to fall asleep, then just search for the Sleep Whispers podcast in your podcast player, or go to https://sleepwhispers.com/t-shirts-and-more/ and see Scooter wearing his Sleep Whispers shirt! I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll up to $300 off. Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. Allform - Helix Sleep has LEFT the bedroom and started making sofas, it's the easiest way you can customize a sofa using premium materials, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at allform.com/sleep. Helix Sleep- Just go to helixsleep.com/sleep, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they'll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love. Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Feather - With Feather, you can furnish a bedroom with high-quality, beautifully designed furniture for the cost of your monthly utility bill. If you go to livefeather.com and use promo code SLEEP300 you'll receive $300 off of your first month of their annual plan. Calm- Get started at calm.com/sleepwithme and GET 40% off a Calm Premium subscription! If you are in Canada go to calm.com/drew.

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A look back at the tracks this train has covered over the past few years. Thanks for listening. Love songs for metaphors or power ballads? Calling Christopher Cross and Lenny Anniox I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ I support 1000 Women Strong https://linktr.ee/1kwomenstrong Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Talkspace- matches you with one of thousands of licensed therapists in over forty specialties, including depression, anxiety, relationships, and more. Save $100 off your first month at talkspace.com or download the app and use the code “sleep”. Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Brooklinen-  my one-stop shop for all things comfort - sheets, towels, loungewear, and so much more. There is an exclusive offer just for Sleep With Me listeners. When you use promo code SLEEPWITHME get $25 off when you spend $100 or more PLUS FREE shipping at http://www.brooklinen.com. Feather - With Feather, you can furnish a bedroom with high-quality, beautifully designed furniture for the cost of your monthly utility bill. If you go to livefeather.com and use promo code SLEEP300 you'll receive $300 off of your first month of their annual plan. Calm- Get started at calm.com/sleepwithme and GET 40% off a Calm Premium subscription! Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll receive a 35% discount. Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit LinkedIn.com/SLEEP. Terms and conditions apply.

Tip to buckle your swash for soon you'll be swabbing your pillow. I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Calm- Get started at calm.com/sleepwithme and GET 40% off a Calm Premium subscription! Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll receive a 35% discount. Literati- If you've always said you wanted to read more, this summer is yours for the taking. Empower your inner reader with Literati Book Clubs, where you can read alongside the world's most inspiring authors and leaders. Redeem your trial at Literati.com/sleep! Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit LinkedIn.com/SLEEP. Terms and conditions apply. Allform - Helix Sleep has LEFT the bedroom and started making sofas, it's the easiest way you can customize a sofa using premium materials, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at allform.com/sleep. Helix Sleep- Just go to helixsleep.com/sleep, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they'll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love.

However you like them, steamed or baked, this will have you rolling off to dreamland easy without a flake. I support Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/ Support our AAPI community -take action right now www.napawf.org/take-action Black Lives Matter. When I say “you deserve a good night's sleep” it means black lives matter. More resources here- https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you have more please share them! https://www.crisistextline.org/ There are more global helplines here https://linktr.ee/creatorselfcare Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sleepwithme Join our referral program www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/refer Get your name on the sleepy support zone www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/sponsors Commission a song from the Mystery Bard over at http://www.jonathanmann.net Reliefband- is the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband. Use promo code SLEEP for 20% off at reliefband.com! Calm- Get started at calm.com/sleepwithme and GET 40% off a Calm Premium subscription! Air Doctor- A professional air purifier, Its medical-grade UltraHEPA filter captures 100% of particles at .003 microns in size--that's 100X more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. Just go to https://www.airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code SLEEP and you'll receive a 35% discount. Literati- If you've always said you wanted to read more, this summer is yours for the taking. Empower your inner reader with Literati Book Clubs, where you can read alongside the world's most inspiring authors and leaders. Redeem your trial at Literati.com/sleep! Zoc Doc- Whether you need a primary care physician, dentist, dermatologist, psychiatrist, eye doctor, or other specialists, Zocdoc has you covered. Download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE at zocdoc.com/sleep. LinkedIn - When your business is ready to make that next hire, find the right person with LinkedIn Jobs. And now, you can post a job for free. Just visit LinkedIn.com/SLEEP. Terms and conditions apply. Allform - Helix Sleep has LEFT the bedroom and started making sofas, it's the easiest way you can customize a sofa using premium materials, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional stores. Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at allform.com/sleep. Helix Sleep- Just go to helixsleep.com/sleep, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they'll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Betterhelp- Betterhelp offers licensed professional counselors, it's a truly affordable option and our listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code “sleepwithme”. Go over to www.betterhelp.com/sleepwithme and simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you'll love.

Episode #35 Notes0:45 - What inspired the formation of Migrant Justice?1:30 - Tell us about the migrant labor issues in Vermont, specifically on dairy farms?6:15 - What are the goals and mission of Migrant Justice?10:30 - On the Milk With Dignity campaign.13:30 - Ben and Jerry's involvement with Milk With Dignity.17:20 - Who is the campaign currently pursuing, and why?20:00 - COVID's impact on organizing work.23:45 - What are the most compelling achievements of Migrant Justice?26:45 - On COVID's spread on dairies.30:00 - Worker-driven labor rights outcomes and efficacy.31:45 - On shared ownership models.33:15 - Suggested readings!Life on the Other Border, Teresa M. MaresWe Are All Fast Food Workers Now, Annelise Orleck

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Moderator Miguel Penabella joins writer/director/actor/producer/editor of Lingua Franca (2019), Isabel Sandoval, for a conversation focusing on the film’s social and cultural resonances. With patience and nuance, the film addresses questions of immigration and migrant justice, labor, family, and the diverse experiences of trans women of color. Penabella and Sandoval discuss the evolution of the film and its central story, as well as Sandoval’s intimate involvement in all aspects of its production. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36758]

Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady broadcasting from The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY. Today, we look at Cuomo’s veto of a bill that would protect class C streams from unregulated alterations, with Dan Shapley of Riverkeeper. Host 1: Then, the Water Justice Fellows speak with mentor Sachem Hawkstorm, hereditary chief of the Schaghticoke People, about his work And later on, Troy Prep students discuss how they are feeling about the election process After that, hear the second part of Elena’s conversation with Migrant Justice’s Will Lambek, about campaigns to protect essential workers and labor activists Finally, more of Erika’s conversation with local boxing champion, Jadah Robinson But first, here are some of today’s headlines

In Part 2, Migrant Justice's Will Lambek Talks to HMM media correspondent Elena McGrath about the impact of the coronavirus on migrant communities, as well as recent successful campaigns to protect essential workers and labor activists.

Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady broadcasting from The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy. First we have coverage of the Nurses at Albany Medical Center as they continue to push for a contract with the union and to protest unsafe working conditions After that Alexis Goldsmith met with Coheos Mayor Bill Keeler to talk about two upcoming public meetings on the topic of Norlite After that we have a Correspondent Elena McGrath interviews Will Lambek of Migrant Justice about the Milk with Dignity Campaign and how migrant farm workers are affected by coronavirus Then, Hmm Correspondent Erika Diggs continues her interview with local boxing champion, Jadah Robinson Finally, we wrap up with a new episode of “The Roaring 20’s in 2020” where Russel Sage students examine social and political issues of the 1920’s and compare them to today. But first, here are the headlines.

HMM Correspondent Elena McGrath interviews Will Lambek of Migrant Justice about the Milk With Dignity Campaign, Hannaford Supermarkets, and the history of migration in the northeast. This is part 1 of their conversation. Part 2 of this interview will discuss the effects of the coronavirus on migrant workers, and some recent successful campaigns by Migrant Justice in the region.

In June 2020, DHS descends on nationwide protests for racial justice and throws Portland demonstrators into unmarked vans. DHS was supposed to protect us from terrorist attacks, only to be weaponized against immigrants. Now it is being deployed against U.S. citizens exercising their right to protest. Just how far will this go?

What happens when a dangerous immigration policy collides with a global pandemic? "Remain in Mexico," the Trump administration’s 2019 policy to deter immigrants from coming into the U.S., sets the stage for the spread of COVID-19 across borders. We investigate how DHS doubles down on plans to abolish immigration to the U.S. even when the coronavirus looms—sickness and death be damned.

When the Trump administration gets ahold of DHS, they implement a new, horrific policy: Family Separation. Parents and children who present themselves at the border to request asylum are torn apart. In this episode, we follow the story of Luz, a mother who comes to the U.S. with her two daughters Clarita and Isabel. They flee violence in Guatemala only to endure the agony of months-long separation.

The Obama administration builds bigger and bigger jails to lock up families and labels moms and their children national security threats. President Obama’s legacy on immigration sets the stage for President Trump’s crackdown on immigration.

Brothers-in-law Amit and Tony are really excited to welcome Thelma Gomez and Will Lambek of Migrant Justice, the other beneficiary of our t-shirt campaign. Listen and buy a t-shirt: http://www.nopoliticsatthedinnertable.com/divest-tshirts-by-vt-artist-michael-p-kin https://migrantjustice.net/

Transcript available here.We discuss the situation involving the exploitation and striking of Seasonal Agricultural Workers and other temporary foreign workers in Canada and how COVID-19 has made already deplorable conditions even worse for these precarious workers. Resources and calls to action: Canadian Council for Refugees - https://ccrweb.ca/en/migrant-workersMigrant Workers Alliance for Change - https://migrantworkersalliance.org/Unheeded Warnings Report - https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Unheeded-Warnings-COVID19-and-Migrant-Workers.pdfLetter from Luis Gabriel Flores - https://migrantworkersalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Letter-to-Immigration-Minister-English.pdfMade in Canada: How the Law Constructs Migrant Workers' Insecurity (2012) - https://metcalffoundation.com/publication/made-in-canada-how-the-law-constructs-migrant-workers-insecurity/Exploitation, abuse, health hazards rise for migrant workers during COVID-19, group says - https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/migrant-workers-farm-deaths-report-1.5602596Hotline became lifeline for migrant workers secretly reporting poor conditions on Canadian farms - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/migrant-farm-workers-covid-19-1.5650437Migrants on Hunger Strike at the Laval Immigration Detention Centre: Act Now in Solidarity- https://www.solidarityacrossborders.org/en/migrants-on-hunger-strike-at-the-laval-immigration-detention-centre-act-now-in-solidarity Justice for migrant workers: https://instagram.com/HarvestingFreedom https://linktr.ee/J4mw     Do The Kids Know? is a series of conversations between friends, Prakash and Kristen, where we challenge our understanding of contemporary media, popular culture, and what it means to live as racialized millennials in KKKanada (That's Canada spelled with three K's) Our goal for this series is to have frank discussions about the stories and nuances missed by sensationalist media as well as to uncover the ways in which white supremacy, capitalism, and colonialism is shaping our movements and behaviours. Keep tuning in to be a part of the conversation… don't be a kid who doesn't know!Find us: @dothekidsknowEmail us: dothekidsknow@gmail.comSupport us: https://patreon.com/dothekidsknowArtwork by Daniela Silva (https://instagram.com/danielasilvatrujillo)Music by Steve Travale (https://stevetravale.com)Until next time. Stay in the know~!Support the show (http://patreon.com/dothekidsknow)

Season 2 of CKX Questions continues with a conversation with Robyn Beckett - a public health professional involved in organizing with the Decent Work and Health Network, Fight for $15 & Fairness and Climate Justice Toronto. Please visit questions.ckx.org/02-03 for full show notes for this episode.

Migrant Justice dairy farmworker leaders in Vermont have been re-writing the farm labor rules for dairy…by following the money. Julie Kurtz speaks with Migrant Justice Staff Coordinator Marita Canedo about how migrant farmworker communities have achieved policy reforms, organized for economic justice and human rights – and how you can join the MILK WITH DIGNITY CAMPAIGN so that Hannaford grocery store profits are equitably shared with workers in their supply chain.

"Nacho" -- member of Migrant Justice’s Farmworker Coordinating Committee --has negotiated powerful legal changes in Vermont. Jose Ignacio “Nacho” de la Cruz and Julie Kurtz discuss the path from his family farm in Mexico to the dairies of Vermont – and his aspiration for bringing basic labor and human rights to all Vermont farms through the MILK WITH DIGNITY program and ongoing campaign with Hannaford grocers. Will Lambek assists with translation.

Exploitation, heat exhaustion in a warming climate, and a heightened risk of COVID-19 are among the many challenges farmworkers face—often magnified by undocumented immigration status. Why does the law fail to protect these essential workers, and how can advocates step in where the law falls short? In this episode we speak with a Vermont-based farmworker from Mexico, activists at the organization Migrant Justice, and Vermont Law School Associate Dean Jenny Rushlow to find out. Guests:Molly McDonough, Environmental Communications Specialist, Center for Agriculture and Food Systems and Environmental Law CenterJose Luis Cordova Herrera, Dairy Farm WorkerMarita Canedo, Organizer, Migrant JusticeWill Lambek, Organizer, Migrant JusticeJennifer K. Rushlow, Associate Dean for Environmental Programs and Director of the Environmental Law Center Resources:Support and get involved with Migrant Justice.Call your legislator to support the Vermont Coronavirus Relief Fund for immigrant families. Donate to Movimiento Cosecha’s Undocumented Worker Fund.Dontate to Justice for Migrant Women COVID-19 Relief Fund.Sew #Masks4Farmworkers.Sign up to milk cows in Vermont if farmworkers get sick.Download Housing and Employment Rights for Vermont Dairy Workers, published by Vermont Law School’s Center for Agriculture and Food Systems.Read Associate Dean Jenny Rushlow’s latest journal article on farmworkers and access to justice.

Immigrants and undocumented workers on Vermont's dairy farms have been hit with a triple crisis: the coronavirus pandemic, the collapse of dairy farms, and the ongoing threat of deportation by ICE. Farmworkers, led by Migrant Justice, are demanding suppor

Immigrants and undocumented workers on Vermont's dairy farms have been hit with a triple crisis: the coronavirus pandemic, the collapse of dairy farms, and the ongoing threat of deportation by ICE. Farmworkers, led by Migrant Justice, are demanding suppor

On the heels of 9/11, early warning signs indicate that the US is changing its approach to immigration. Congress approves a hiring spree at DHS’s newly-created Customs and Border Protection (CBP), doubling the size of Border Patrol forces by 2010. CBP quickly becomes the largest law enforcement agency in the country—and the most corrupt. The impact: dire consequences for immigrants.

In addition to staffing CBP, the federal government begins to expand immigration detention, with a mandate to add 34,000 beds in 4 years. Join us as we visit several of the Texas detention centers launched during this period. Learn how the Bush administration expanded the detention system, contracting with private companies and allowing profit motives to guide immigration policy. And hear from Cecyll Padilla, who turned himself in only to be detained.

As power switches hands from Republican to Democratic leadership in 2009, the nation holds its breath, hoping President Barack Obama will fix an immigration system that has become both unfair and unwieldy. Instead, hope turns to dismay as the new administration champions the Secure Communities program, expanding the reach of ICE through local law enforcement and creating a chilling effect on immigrants’ abilities to report crimes. Hear about one such case involving a child predator working at an elementary school in Los Angeles –– and the undocumented families of the victims who were afraid to come forward. Host Erika Andiola also shares the deeply personal impact that these policies had on her family life. Discover how a program that promised “secure communities,” in fact accomplished the opposite, making everyone more unsafe in the process.

Nearly 20 years ago, Presidents George W. Bush and Vicente Fox stand side by side on the White House lawn, poised to broker a deal that would give undocumented Mexican immigrants in the US a path to becoming documented. That deal never came to pass. Days later, 9/11 forever changed the course of immigration in this country and the future for immigrants like our host Erika Andiola. Overtaken by a climate of fear, Congress and the White House created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a department with a vague mandate and almost unlimited resources. Join us as we trace the unwinding of US immigration policy and the dangerous consequences of increasingly unchecked powers of government.

I'm Erika Andiola: immigrant, activist, and host of the podcast Homeland Insecurity, which asks, "How did immigrants like me become the enemy?" We answer that question by investigating the unwritten history of the Department of Homeland Security. The first 4 episodes are available now. New episodes available weekly beginning September 28.

Today on Beacon Under 5: Students for Migrant Justice, student organization funding, and sexual assault allegations within the Boy Scouts of America. Beacon Under 5 is a daily podcast that brings you the weather and all of the top news stories at UTK and in Knoxville. Catch host Ben Winiger Monday through Friday with your speedy news update on Beacon Under 5. Shot and Edited by Ben Winiger Music: "Malibu" by Boheme

Protesters for immigrant rights demonstrated outside the Democratic debate Thursday in Los Angeles, displaying a banner that read “Migrant Justice on Day One” and demanding a moratorium on deportations and immigrant worker protections. We look at how the candidates responded, with Erika Andiola, chief advocacy officer for RAICES, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services. “I'm really happy that immigration came up this time around,” she notes. “In the past few debates, the issue didn't even come up.” The post Activists Demand a Migrant Justice Platform as Democratic Candidates Discuss Immigration in Debate appeared first on KPFA.

In 2017 Ben & Jerry’s reached a historic agreement with Migrant Justice, implementing the worker-driven Milk with Dignity Program in Ben & Jerry’s Northeast dairy supply chain. Julie Kurtz hosts Cheryl Pinto, Ben & Jerry’s Global Values-Led Sourcing Manager, to discuss how they’re incorporating environmental and labor values of the Green New Deal into their regional and global business. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Nite Rite - Ash Code; Theory - Tank Driver; There You Go - K Gizzle, Trouble - Art, ROM - Saidtheanimals, fear song - Kenny Hwang; Geeknotes: 09/04 - Writers for Migrant Justice, Green Apple Books on the Park, SF, 09/07 - Trans March Oakland, 09/07 - 20/20 Play at SF Fringe Festival, EXIT Theatre, SF; Practice - Driver Parts; Perspektive - Ash Code

Xiomara Corpeño is a longtime immigrants rights organizer who spent 12 years as the Organizing Director for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) in Los Angeles. Through March 2020, she will provide capacity building support to several organizations in Mexico and the United States with the goal of increasing support for vulnerable immigrants and creating leadership opportunities for immigrants. Here she brings us inspiration to keep fighting for a more just world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 5: Sally and I recorded a conversation with Marita from the Migrant Justice Center. Our conversation ranges several topics that are germane to migrants in the USA and in Vermont specifically. We talked about some some of the reasons why migrants come to the United States and Vermont, how Migrant Justice is working to support students especially students of color with organizing, and discussed Migrant Justice's lawsuit.    *We are still working with improving our audio quality for future podcast; however, the content, we're proud to lift up these conversations. 

Broadcast date: November 18, 2018 Rank & File Radio is supported by UFCW Local 832. Today on the show - Patrick McGuire, an organizer with the Winnipeg I.W.W. talks restaurant organizing - and a failed attempt to unionize local Winnipeg restaurant Stellas in 2002. The I.W.W. was compelled to share their story, after former Stellas employees recently came forward with allegations of harassment and abuse from upper management. These former employees started a instagram page called NotMyStellas where they shared over 150 anonymous stories from past and present Stellas workers. They put forward a list of demands, including the removal of two members of upper management. And Craig Theboud of the Friends and Saskatoon Co-op Members for the Fair Treatment of Employees discusses a petition he recently submitted to replace the board of directors for the Saskatoon co-op. Co-op workers, who are members of UFCW 1400, are currently on strike, fighting a two tiered wage system. ---STELLAS--- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/stellas-winnipeg-union-1.4909530 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/stellas-executive-indefinite-leave-allegations-1.4902331 ---SASKATOON CO-OP STRIKE--- https://www.facebook.com/Saskatooncoopmembers/ ---CUPW--- https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/canada/2018/11/18/justin-trudeau-weighs-in-on-contract-talks-as-canada-post-deadline-expires-without-deal ---Calgary's Olympic Bid--- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-olympic-plebiscite-2026-analysis-1.4906001 www.betterspent2026.ca https://www.thestar.com/calgary/2018/11/14/calgary-facing-tight-budget-for-next-four-years.html ---MIGRANT JUSTICE --- http://migrantrights.ca/en/take-action/landed-status-now/ ---MORE LABOUR NEWS--- www.rankandfile.ca

This past week, Migrant Justice in Vermont filed a federal lawsuit, alleging that several of its members were being targeted by ICE, DHS and the state's DMV just for their activism. We speak with Will Lambek of Migrant Justice about the lawsuit and how Vermont is dealing with a changing farmworker community that has literally saved the state's iconic dairy industry.

Re-Upload of July 8, 2018 Episode. Had to be briefly taken down due to space restrictions on SoundCloud. Diwa Marcelino is a migrant rights organizer, writer and student. He is actively involved with Migrante Manitoba—a community organization that advocates for the rights and welfare of migrant workers, working toward social and economic justice for Filipino migrant workers and their families in Manitoba and the Philippines.

The physical and psychological impact of incarceration in Germany is shocking, resulting in suicides and other sequelae. In this interview with an editor of the Gefangenen Info, we learn about the prison abolition struggle in Germany and how German activists are joining with migrant collectives to create mutual aid networks, political actions, and other strategies in response. Health Autonomy is brought to you by mask.fm (http://mask.fm), a podcast network by Mask Magazine. To support this show and others, visit our Patreon (http://patreon.com/maskfm). This episode was edited by Joe Kujawa. Please take a moment to rate and review Health Autonomy on iTunes, which helps others discover our show. Woodbine (http://woodbine.nyc) For announcements, follow the network Twitter, @maskdotfm (https://twitter.com/maskdotfm). For feedback and information, contact: fm@mask-mag.com.

On episode of Talking Radical Radio, I speak with Daniel Tseghay and Daniel Wexel about the Transportation not Deportation campaign. It aims, in the wake of a particularly tragic case, to make public transit in the Vancouver area a place of safety and sanctuary for people regardless of their immigration status. And recently, they won a significant victory on the road to that goal. For a more detailed description of this episode, go here: http://talkingradical.ca/2015/03/18/trr-transportation_not_deportation/

In episode #53 of Talking Radical Radio, Caitlin Craven and Josee Oliphant talk about the organizing that went into winning a unanimous city council vote in Hamilton, Ontario, that declared it the second 'sanctuary city' in Canada. For a more detailed description of this episode, go here: http://talkingradical.ca/2014/03/26/trr-hamilton_sanctuary_city/

In this episode we're talking about getting up off the couch and getting involved. We spoke with Austin Davis from 350 Vermont, Daniel Quip from 350 Brattleboro, Will Lembek from Migrant Justice, Angela Berkfield from Act for Social Justice and The Root Social Justice Center, and Bob Fisher Brattleboro Town Attorney.

In this episode we focus on the joint struggle for migrant justice and prison abolition. We feature migrant justice and abolitionist organizers Aly Wayne and Abraham Paulos, and discuss the tensions between demanding citizenship and fighting for freedom. We close the show with two firsthand narratives. One from Curtis, a local Detroiter whose family has been turned upside down by the carceral state and racial capitalism, and another from Harold Gonzales, currently incarcerated inside Michigan’s Kinross prison.

On Friday January 17th, many people gathered at the DMV in Burlington and Montpelier to stand in solidarity with their immigrant neighbors in getting a driver's privilege card. Last year, as a result of grassroots organizing across the state, migrant farm workers and allies came together and won the right to drivers licenses for all, regardless of immigration status. In order to make sure the driver's privilege cards are not an indication of immigration status, allies came together to trade in their licenses for a driver's privilege card. Before winning the right to driver's licenses, thousands of migrant workers in VT were denied their fundamental right to movement. They were often isolated on farms and had to rely on others to access fundamental needs such as food and health care. Standing together in solidarity on MLK weekend, we are reminded that when our communities come together to fight collectively for our rights, anything can be achieved. The driver's licenses not only give everyone the right to movement, but represent freedom and dignity for all people.

Migrant Justice is the theme of this episode. Emily Lyons and Emily Laine bring you the headlines, then, Barry Estabrook discusses the recent successes of tomato pickers in Florida. We return to Vermont to hear from Katia Chavez, who tells us about migrant workers access to healthcare in Lamoille Valley.

On Monday, June 24th, friends and supporters of Danilo Lopez gathered at the Charlotte Congregational Church to hear his story and to take action against his deportation. Many spoke about Danilo's positive impact on the community and his diligence in fighting for human rights for all. Danilo was a leader in the passing of S.38, a bill that gives migrant workers the right to drivers licenses, and he has continued to be a human rights leader in the community. Although S.38 marks a tremendous victory, migrant workers continue to face struggles with discrimination, dignity at work, unlawful deportations and many other issues. This event brought awareness to the need for immigration policy reform not only in the state of Vermont but in the nation. The event closed with support from the audience in the form of petition signatures and videos asking that ICE close Danilo's case and allow him to stay. Many members of Migrant Justice, and friends and supporters of Danilo continue to fight Danilo's deportation and the deportation of all migrant workers locally and through the national campaign, Not One More.

Thousands of people across Vermont marched to the statehouse in Montpelier on Wednesday May 1st to participate in a day of action. The day was organized by the Put People First Campaign, which is building a movement for human rights and democracy in Vermont. Members from many different organizations and groups such as Migrant Justice, Vermont Early Educators United, environmental justice groups, homecare workers, students, children and families gathered to participate in the action fair after the march. The action fair included a healthcare screening clinic, youth tent, and many other activities representing the vision for a world where everyone's fundamental needs are met. Participants talked about how May 1st is a day to unite and come together to fight for human rights and true democracy. Immediately following May 1st, the Put People First campaign celebrated two major legislative victories. The bill recognizing homecare workers' right to organize passed the following day, and Migrant Justice's drivers license bill passed on Tuesday May 7th. Participants looked toward the 2014 legislative session and committed to continue to organize for universal healthcare, a budget that meets everyone's needs, and a future where everyone's human rights are met.

On Thursday March 14th, the Vermont Senate Transportation Committee heard testimony on S. 38, legislation that would permit all Vermont residents to be able to obtain drivers licenses, including undocumented farmworkers. The room was packed with Migrant Justice members and supporters. Danilo Lopez, a leader in Migrant Justice, testified to the ways that a lack of freedom of movement affects farmworkers. Danilo also spoke about the ways that having a drivers license would be a step forward for Vermont, and the crucial role that farmworkers play in Vermont's dairy industry. For more information on Migrant Justice and S. 38, go to http://www.migrantjustice.net/

On the first day of the legislative session this year, a unified, diverse, and growing movement of organizations called Put People First packed the Vermont Statehouse. Put People First believes Vermont can and must protect and fulfill the human rights of all its people, while ensuring a healthy and livable environment. The movement unveiled its Put People First Agenda and delivered thousands of postcards collected over the past year to legislators, showing the breadth of statewide support for making human rights a reality in Vermont. With the Put People First Agenda, the people of Vermont call on the legislature to take concrete steps to move this vision forward. The Put People First Agenda puts forth a plan for holding Vermont accountable to its obligation to fulfill the people's human rights by taking action on universal healthcare, dignified work and the right to organize, freedom of movement and access to transportation, inclusion of people with disabilities, the right to a healthy environment and livable planet for all, and a budgeting process that puts people, not money, at its center. Put People First includes 350 Vermont, Green Mountain Self-Advocates, Migrant Justice, Rising Tide Vermont, United Professionals of Vermont/AFT, Vermont Center for Independent Living, VT Early Educators United/AFT, VT Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals AFT, Vermont Workers' Center, and Voices for Vermont Children. The Vermont Workers' Center coordinates Put People First.

Tamara Vukov, visiting research professor and a postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Mobilities Research and Policy in the Department of Culture and Communication at Drexel University, talks about art and media activities in migrant justice movements such as Kein Mensch Ist Illegal (No One Is Illegal) in Germany; Sans Papier in France; and the Transborder Immigrant Tool in the U.S.

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

This is a two part special on May Day and migrant resistance in Toronto. In the first half, organizers with No One Is Illegal - Toronto discuss the upcoming May 1 2010 Status for All Day of Action and the history of May Day organizing for migrant justice in the city. In the second half we have the radio documentary "On May Day, We March for Justice" by Susy Alvarez, featuring voices from the 2009 May Day of Action in Toronto. In the past 6 years the struggle for justice for immigrants and refugees has grown immensely. Inspired by the individual and collective strength of Mohamed Cherfi, Kimberley Lizano-Sossa, Fahim Kayani, Shamim Akhtar, Isabel Garcia, Wendy Maxwell, the many others that we have known, and the countless others that have had to fight alone, the Migrant Justice movement has forefronted struggles of people of color, women, disAbled and queer migrants, particularly those without full status. From the 2005 No One Is Illegal march from Montreal to Ottawa, to the first Toronto May Day of Action in 2006, to the take over of Yonge and Dundas square on May Day in 2009, we have worked tirelessly to create real meaningful change – stopping deportations, winning access to schools, and changing federal immigration policy.

Today we’re talking with Salma Al Atassi from Students Against Israeli Apartheid about the 6th annual Israeli Apartheid Week. We discuss the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign; Palestinian refugees and the Right of Return; and Canada as a site of Palestinian struggle. IAW is an international series of events held in campuses and cities across the globe that educates people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and responds to the call from Palestinian civil society for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Started here in Toronto, IAW took place last year in more than 40 cities.

Today we’re talking with Salma Al Atassi from Students Against Israeli Apartheid about the 6th annual Israeli Apartheid Week. We discuss the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions campaign; Palestinian refugees and the Right of Return; and Canada as a site of Palestinian struggle. IAW is an international series of events held in campuses and cities across the globe that educates people about the nature of Israel as an apartheid system and responds to the call from Palestinian civil society for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Started here in Toronto, IAW took place last year in more than 40 cities.

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/

Today is a special show we programmed for African Liberation Month. We will be sharing (1) news stories, including an audio clip from a recent OCAP action at a $950 per plate Liberal fundraiser, (2) a feature interview with Natercia Coehlo – who is married to political prisoner Gary Freeman – and (3) a special segment on Hip Hop Culture and Migrant Justice. Coelho-Freeman Family Re-unification Petition: http://freemandrum.org/