Listen to or download "Agent Orange and Dioxin Contamination of Vietnam, Thirty Years Later"
A panel presentation by Vietnamese delegates in the U.S. for a court hearing on the class action law suit against chemical companies responsible for dioxin and Agent Orange contamination in Vietnam during the American war in that country.
This second Vietnam Agent Orange Justice Tour took place between June 10-28, 2007 and was coordinated by Veterans for Peace and the Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign.
Moderated by Nadya Williams, panelists include Merle Ratner, Dr. Thu, Mr. Muoi, Mrs. Hong, Mr. Hai, Mr. Quy and translated by Mr. Thuy.
Learn more about the panelists, the tour, and the campaign at Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign
Playlist:
"Hiroshima" by David Rovics
"Terrorized" by Willie King
Other Raising Sand shows on Vietnam
Listen to or download the April 30 show "War and the Environment"
Listen to or download the April 9 show "Vietnam, then and now: three perspectives"
Background:
Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
Background on Depleted Uranium Depleted' Uranium and Casualties of the Gulf Wars
Read Letter to U.S. Sec. State Rice re... "request for U.S. introduction and support of a Resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning excessive military force...."
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Friday, June 29, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
June 25: Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon and Middle East
Listen to or download "Palestinian Refugee Camps in Lebanon and Middle East"
In this third episode of Raising Sand's ongoing presentation of the underlying themes and issues affecting events in the Middle East, Dr. Michel Nabti discusses the origins of the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and Middle East.
Dr. Nabti presents a lens through which listeners can understand Lebanon's history and how it affects issues and events unfolding in Lebanon and the Middle East today. He is a native of Lebanon with a Ph.D. in modern Middle East Studies from Stanford. His career includes a stint at the Hoover Institute, extensive travels in the Middle East, lecturing widely at universities, associations, civic organizations, and appearing in radio, television and print media.
Listen to or download earlier episodes:
"Lebanon, now and then..."
"Christian-influenced political parties of Lebanon"
Email Raising Sand and let us know what you think of our series. Or, email us with suggestions of topics you'd like to hear aired.
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In this third episode of Raising Sand's ongoing presentation of the underlying themes and issues affecting events in the Middle East, Dr. Michel Nabti discusses the origins of the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and Middle East.
Dr. Nabti presents a lens through which listeners can understand Lebanon's history and how it affects issues and events unfolding in Lebanon and the Middle East today. He is a native of Lebanon with a Ph.D. in modern Middle East Studies from Stanford. His career includes a stint at the Hoover Institute, extensive travels in the Middle East, lecturing widely at universities, associations, civic organizations, and appearing in radio, television and print media.
Listen to or download earlier episodes:
"Lebanon, now and then..."
"Christian-influenced political parties of Lebanon"
Email Raising Sand and let us know what you think of our series. Or, email us with suggestions of topics you'd like to hear aired.
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Sunday, June 17, 2007
June 18: The San Francisco 8
Listen to or download The San Francisco 8
Who are The San Francisco 8 and why wait 34 years to arrest them? Writer for the Bayview newspaper, Kiilu Nyasha talks about the original goals and aims of the Black Panther Party and who are the men locked up in solitary confinement in a San Francisco jail.
Playlist:
Willie King, "Terrorized"
Excerpt from the DVD, "Legacy of Torture: The War Against The Black Liberation Movement."
Learn More:
Freedom Archives
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Who are The San Francisco 8 and why wait 34 years to arrest them? Writer for the Bayview newspaper, Kiilu Nyasha talks about the original goals and aims of the Black Panther Party and who are the men locked up in solitary confinement in a San Francisco jail.
Playlist:
Willie King, "Terrorized"
Excerpt from the DVD, "Legacy of Torture: The War Against The Black Liberation Movement."
Learn More:
Freedom Archives
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Monday, June 11, 2007
June 11: Christians in Middle East and Lebanon
Listen to or download "Christians in Middle East and Lebanon"
Raising Sand's special correspondent Karen Button reports on Iraqi Christians refugees.
Dr. Michel Nabti presents a lens through which listeners can understand Lebanon's Christian-influenced political parties and how they affect issues and events unfolding in Lebanon and the Middle East today. Dr. Nabti is a native of Lebanon with a Ph.D. in modern Middle East Studies from Stanford. His career includes a stint at the Hoover Institute, extensive travels in the Middle East, lecturing widely at universities, associations, civic organizations, and appearing in radio, television and print media.
This is the second in a series of in-depth views of Lebanon and the Middle East. Each segment will be archived on this blog and available for easy reference and download.
Email Raising Sand and let us know what you think of our series. Or, email us with suggestions of topics you'd like to hear aired.
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Raising Sand's special correspondent Karen Button reports on Iraqi Christians refugees.
Dr. Michel Nabti presents a lens through which listeners can understand Lebanon's Christian-influenced political parties and how they affect issues and events unfolding in Lebanon and the Middle East today. Dr. Nabti is a native of Lebanon with a Ph.D. in modern Middle East Studies from Stanford. His career includes a stint at the Hoover Institute, extensive travels in the Middle East, lecturing widely at universities, associations, civic organizations, and appearing in radio, television and print media.
This is the second in a series of in-depth views of Lebanon and the Middle East. Each segment will be archived on this blog and available for easy reference and download.
Email Raising Sand and let us know what you think of our series. Or, email us with suggestions of topics you'd like to hear aired.
Subscribe to Raising Sand Radio
Monday, June 4, 2007
June 4: A PI and his life's work in criminal defense
Listen to or download "A PI and his life's work in criminal defense"
San Francisco-based Private Investigator Steve Vender talks about his life's work in criminal defense and why it is a vital component in the justice system.
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San Francisco-based Private Investigator Steve Vender talks about his life's work in criminal defense and why it is a vital component in the justice system.
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