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  • Tens of Thousands Demonstrate Globally Against Israeli Actions, Jewish Women Among Those Leading Protests

    Tens of thousands of people took to streets over the weekend in cities across the globe to demonstrate against Israel’s assault on Gaza. Some of the protests have been organized by Jewish groups who are speaking out against Israel’s actions. We speak with two Jewish women for peace: Dorothy Zellner, one of fifteen Jews who have signed a call for a protest in front of the Israeli consulate in New York, and Judy Rebick, who organized...
    Jan 12, 2009 | Story

  • Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon Remembers Musical Icon Odetta (1930-2008)

    Considered the “Queen of American Folk Music,” Odetta introduced audiences worldwide to American roots music and especially African American folk, blues and gospel. She died earlier this month. When Rosa Parks was asked which songs meant the most to her, she replied, “All of the songs Odetta sings.” We hear Odetta in her own words and speak to Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, original member of the SNCC Freedom Singers and founder of Sweet...
    Dec 30, 2008 | Story

  • Peace Women: A Look at the 11 Women to Win the Nobel Peace Prize

    This year, the Norwegian diplomat Martti Ahtisaari won the Peace Prize. But in this season of peace, we look at the eleven women who have won the prize. We speak to Anne Ruffer, author of Peace Women. [includes rush transcript]
    Dec 24, 2008 | Story