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The Extinction Rebellion movement that started in the UK in late 2018 and spread across the world has brought attention to the problem of climate change in a way that has only been achieved by the school strike movement. XR's huge outdoor assemblies and performances, road and bridge closures, their acts of non-violent civil resistance and disobedience and willingness to be arrested are meant to compel governments to finally act to end the use of fossil fuel by 2025 to prevent the collapse of the world's ecosystems. Among their top three demand is for governments to tell the truth and to set up Citizens' Assemblies that are chosen at random to represent the population in class, gender and race. The assemblies address a specific task, interview experts and scientist, deliberate and vote on what action to take. Even though the idea of citizens' assemblies goes back to Athenian democracy they have come into use again across the world. The most famous modern day citizen's assembly was set up in Ireland in 2016 and debated the issue of abortion. The Irish constitution had criminalized abortion - but the deliberations of the Citizens' assembly led to a referendum and the repeal of the abortion ban. Linda Doyle of Extinction Rebellion, UK, explains the details. A video of her presentation can be found on Youtube and printed material, the XR guide to citizens assemblies and the Citizens Assembly manual are on the web site of Extinction Rebellion

The Extinction Rebellion movement that started in the UK in late 2018 and spread across the world has brought attention to the problem of climate change in a way that has only been achieved by the school strike movement. XR's huge outdoor assemblies and performances, road and bridge closures, their acts of non-violent civil resistance and disobedience and willingness to be arrested are meant to compel governments to finally act to end the use of fossil fuel by 2025 to prevent the collapse of the world's ecosystems. Among their top three demand is for governments to tell the truth and to set up Citizens' Assemblies that are chosen at random to represent the population in class, gender and race. The assemblies address a specific task, interview experts and scientist, deliberate and vote on what action to take. Even though the idea of citizens' assemblies goes back to Athenian democracy they have come into use again across the world. The most famous modern day citizen's assembly was set up in Ireland in 2016 and debated the issue of abortion. The Irish constitution had criminalized abortion - but the deliberations of the Citizens' assembly led to a referendum and the repeal of the abortion ban. Linda Doyle of Extinction Rebellion, UK, explains the details. A video of her presentation can be found on Youtube and printed material, the XR guide to citizens assemblies and the Citizens Assembly manual are on the web site of Extinction Rebellion

Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. http://www.spacecowboybooks.com

Jane Stillwater's first words to President Assad were "Thank you for saving Syria," and there are a lot of Kurds undoubtedly saying the same thing right now. Stillwater, a member of the Screen Actors Guild/ACTRA, recently attended a meeting of union representatives in Syria. Unlike in the United States, Stillwater found a receptive attitude towards unions from Syria' President, who said "skilled workers represent the veins and arteries of every society. If the working class is okay, the society is okay." President Assad apparently feels more empowered to promote working-class language than many North American labour leaders. Stillwater captured his important comments. Stillwater also describes student interest in the recent lecture by Prof. Tim Anderson in Damascus, and the backfiring of profligate use of U.S. sanctions.

WTUL News and Views Dj Maggie interviews Janet Hays, (Healing Minds NOLA), Judge Kern Reese (Civil District Court ) and Kenn Barnes, (The Louisiana Supreme Court) to discuss upcoming events addressing alternatives to incarceration, homelessness and death for people with serious mental illnesses. Audio - 25:10

the show mp3 is 28:50, not 29:50 as it's described <== The U.S. Supreme Court goes to work on queer job rights; a “Rainbow Minute” … Uganda resurrects its “Kill the Gays” bill, Trump decides that LGBTQ foreign diplomats must marry to get U.S. spousal visas, Brazil’s Bolsonaro loses his effort to defund queer-themed films, Danish hockey player Olsen comes out of the icy closet, gay Polish pol Biedron heroically rescues car crash victims, Elizabeth Warren’s marriage response tops an exhaustive Democratic Town Hall, and more LGBTQ news from around the world!

Welcome to Indigenous in Music! Larry welcomes back from the Onieda Nation, Mr. Irv Lyons Jr. He has been nominated for two Native American Music Awards, including “Best Rock Recording” from the “Sister and Brothers” album and for “Song of the year” for “Looking for the Light.” You can find all about him and hear his music on the web at irvlyonsjrmusic.com. Also music from Irv Lyons Jr, Irv Lyons Jr., QVLN, The Dusty Harder, The Bloodshots, Innastate, Matiu, Khu.eex, Steven Rushingwind, Centavrvs, Ed Koban, Michael Bucher, Tonemah, Artson, Sariyah Idan, Nick Lone, Violent Ground, Buggin Malone, The Cody Blackbird Band, The Deeds, Tim Curly, Blue Mountain Tribe, Corey Medina, Vargas, Jagger, The Eagle and the Raven Band and much much more. Visit us on our music page at IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at indigenousinmusicandarts.org. We have underwriting opportunities available. Indigenous in Music, a non-profit, section 501(c)(3).

Host Sylvia Richardson speak to Jorge about the ongoing coup attempt in Venezuela and the resilience of the Venezuelan people. How imperialism has impacted the region and how the people in Ecuador are resisting recent IMF structural adjustment policies.

The Transition Town movement spread from Totnes England to more than 50 countries all over the world. Rob Hopkins co-founded that movement. He is its most public face. So why did Rob move on to create an imaginary life? We talk about Rob's book "What If?" Plus California scientist Patrick Brown: will climate damage slow down our greenhouse gas emissions?

The Transition Town movement spread from Totnes England to more than 50 countries all over the world. Rob Hopkins co-founded that movement. He is its most public face. So why did Rob move on to create an imaginary life? We talk about Rob's book "What If?" Plus California scientist Patrick Brown: will climate damage slow down our greenhouse gas emissions?

The Transition Town movement spread from Totnes England to more than 50 countries all over the world. Rob Hopkins co-founded that movement. He is its most public face. So why did Rob move on to create an imaginary life? We talk about Rob's book "What If?" Plus California scientist Patrick Brown: will climate damage slow down our greenhouse gas emissions?

Cheryl is joined by three local 9/11 truth activists to discuss the flawed official story of what happened on 9/11.