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Deciding the fate of the Gila, New Mexico’s last free-flowing river

Deciding the fate of the Gila, New Mexico’s last free-flowing river

by radiocafe | Apr 18, 2019 | Activism, Environment, New Mexico, Politics, Santa Fe New Mexican

For over a hundred years, there have been attempts to damn and divert the Gila river in NM, and so far none of them has succeeded. We explore the potential ecological and economic impacts of the current proposed diversion.

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Congresswoman Debra Haaland and the Green New Deal

Congresswoman Debra Haaland and the Green New Deal

by radiocafe | Apr 15, 2019 | Activism, Environment, New Mexico, Politics, Santa Fe New Mexican

Congresswoman Deb Haaland supports it, as do innumerable young people and veteran climate activists alike. Hear Haaland as well as youth activist Hannah Laga-Abramand environmental activist Craig O’Hare, as they talk about their perspectives on climate mitigation.

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Building a truly successful education system

Building a truly successful education system

by radiocafe | Apr 11, 2019 | Activism, New Mexico, Santa Fe New Mexican

David Osher has devoted his life to building an education system that respects and meets the needs of all students, and that allows more successful structures to replace outdates ones. We talked to him during his recent visit to New Mexico.

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Is our weed killer killing us?

Is our weed killer killing us?

by radiocafe | Apr 8, 2019 | Activism, Books, Environment, Food & agriculture, Santa Fe New Mexican

Juries are finding that Monsanto’s Roundup is a dangerous carcinogen–and that the company has been misrepresenting its toxicity. Author Carey Gillam talks about her book Whitewash, the efforts to hold Monsanto accountable, and a vision for an agriculture that doesn’t rely on heavy chemical use.

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Searchlight New Mexico—sowing seeds of change

Searchlight New Mexico—sowing seeds of change

by radiocafe | Apr 5, 2019 | Activism, New Mexico, Politics, Santa Fe New Mexican

As local journalism dwindles nationwide, Searchlight NM is a model of powerful investigative journalism that after only one year is having a real effect on New Mexico politics and policy.

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An indomitable fighter for equal pay

An indomitable fighter for equal pay

by radiocafe | Mar 28, 2019 | Activism, Politics, Race/class/gender, Santa Fe New Mexican

Lilly Ledbetter was one of the first woman managers hired by Goodyear Tire. She battled sexual harassment, job discrimination, and unequal pay–with a practical and gutsy attitude, from Alabama to the Supreme Court, to the halls of Congress, and finally the White House.

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A new threat to New Mexico’s water 

A new threat to New Mexico’s water 

by radiocafe | Mar 25, 2019 | Activism, Environment, New Mexico, Politics, Santa Fe New Mexican

The Clean Water Act of 1972 established policies for cleaning up our nation’s water ways. Now these rules are being gutted–with potentially dire consequences for arid states like New Mexico. Rachel Conn of Amigos Bravos gives us an update.

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The little rodent that could…

The little rodent that could…

by radiocafe | Mar 19, 2019 | Activism, Books, Down to Earth, Environment, Food & agriculture, New Mexico

Ben Goldfarb is a “beaver believer.” In his new book, Eager, he writes about the historical role of beavers in North American ecosystems, how they were nearly wiped out, and why communities are brining them back—and with them lusher wetlands and healthier rivers.

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Marching for peace and freedom in Palestine

Marching for peace and freedom in Palestine

by radiocafe | Mar 14, 2019 | Activism, Santa Fe New Mexican

What is life like for ordinary Palestinians in the occupied territories? We talk to writer Ahmed Abu Artema and scholar Jehad Abusalim about the realities and hopes for Palestinians seeking human rights and dignity.

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The End of Ice: A conversation with Dahr Jamail

The End of Ice: A conversation with Dahr Jamail

by radiocafe | Mar 7, 2019 | Activism, Books, Environment, Santa Fe New Mexican

What do we see when we put aside the lenses of hope and optimism and look with clear eyes at climate disruption? In today’s program we travel with journalist Dahr Jamail, who paints a picture of beauty and danger–and asks each of us what we’re called to do in response.

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