activism

Today on Your Call: How are indigenous people struggling for environmental justice?

Ali Budner — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000

On today's Your Call, we’ll honor Indigenous People’s Day by speaking with native activists on the front lines of environmental battles. From the tar sands in Canada, to coal mining at Black Mesa, to fracking, toxic waste, and deforestation-- native people are standing up for environmental justice in their communities. Where do you see examples of this? Join us at 10am Pacific or post a comment here. What can we all learn learn from how native communities relate to the environment?&nbs

Today on Your Call: Who are your local heroes?

Becca Hoekstra — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +0000

On the next Your Call, we’re speaking with the winners of the Ella Baker Center’s “2012 Ellas.” This award honors leaders who are working to build strong communities and inspire others to promote peace, justice and opportunity. The awardees have tackled issues like racial justice, at-risk youth, and immigrant rights. Who have you seen fighting for social justice in your community? And how do you think they deserve to be recognized? Join us at 10pm PST or leave a comment here.

Technology and Social Causes- Activism or "Clicktivism"?

City Visions — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:32:06 +0000

CIty Visions explores the impact of technology on social activism and fundraising. Do social and digital media motivate people to take meaningful action, or encourage a belief that all it takes is a click to make a difference? Guests include leaders from Fundly.com, an online fundraising website and Change.org, a social action platform, and Rainforest Action Network, a national nonprofit based in San Francisco that is using technology to reach out to new audiences.

Making "Reel" Change with Independent Film

City Visions — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:04:54 +0000

San Francisco has more film festivals than any other city in the country besides New York. In fact, the oldest film festival still running anywhere in the Americas is the San Francisco International Film festival - started in 1957. But San Francisco is also know as a progressive, activist city. Is there a connection between San Francisco’s activism and its love for independent cinema? What makes film such a powerful tool?

Today on Your Call: What should we occupy in 2012?

Rose Aguilar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:39:10 +0000

On today's Your Call, we’ll talk about how the Occupy movement can continue to be effective. On Monday, several west coast Occupiers shut down their ports, while other movements attempted to halt operations at Walmart headquarters. What do you think the targets should be? And what are the most effective methods? Are there ways the movement can be more inclusive? Join us at 10 or email us at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What should Occupy 2012 look like?