Mahmoud understands the immigrant struggle first hand and is able to work with people from all backgrounds. His experiences in his community provided the impetus for a life in public service.
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) built private prison corporations like Geo Groups and CCA now advance union busting and white supremacy.
This episode aired previously but never appeared in our RSS feed until today. Today on Wine, Women, and Revolution (The Socialist Podcast) Heather is joined in the studio by not one but two amazing activists, Lena Smith and Jocelyn Sawyer from Food and Water Watch NJ. Food and Water Watch is a grassroots organization fighting…
Mick is a founding member of the GPNJ Sussex County and has been fighting white supremacy in his area for years. In this interview he talks about the “Evolve Fest” a festival run by a local racist. He also discusses plans for a Holocaust Memorial. Check this young activist out!
Lark Lo is the producer and host of “Black Kids in Outer Space”. Lark has brought to New Jersey a wonderfully fresh perspective that centers on transportation, with intersections of race and community planning. The conversation also reveals serious discussion surrounding racial segregation in New Jersey. Heather also joins us to talk more Democratic party…
Join Brian as he speaks with Marshall Justice Rountree. Marshall is a social justice, criminal advocate, and spoken word artist who spent time in prison, where he earned a paralegal degree and represented other prisoners through consultation and legal assistance. He is also a spoken word artist, who organizes 360 Poetry Night with Justice and…
Madelyn Hoffman comes on to rally peace activists around the Iran deal that President Trump announced he was pulling out of. Madelyn tells us about the history of the deal and the ramifications of rescinding our support of it. Join The Vigil For Peace at 5pm on May 9, 2018 in Montclair at The Corner…
Justice is a social justice advocate and poet who spent 23 years incarcerated in New Jersey, where he earned a paralegal degree and represented other prisoners through consultation and legal assistance. As a spoken word artist he organized “360 Poetry Night with Justice” and works with the New Jersey Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement….
Today Heather is joined in the studio by not one but two amazing activists, Lena Smith and Jocelyn Sawyer from Food and Water Watch NJ. Food and Water Watch is a grassroots organization fighting for clean food and water for all, social justice, clean energy, and an end to hydraulic fracking. They discuss local initiatives…
Conrad joins Brian to talk about his work in Suffolk County New York and the different organizations in his collective, which includes Redneck Revolt, SP, and IWW. The discussion focuses on culture of white supremacy in our establishments, including the police and fire department on local levels and culturally in law enforcement. Listen On Soundcloud
NYC Green Party Candidate and DSA member talks about the role electoral politics in activism. He also discusses being on the cutting edge of police reforms.
Brian Greets Socialist Party’s Pat Noble, a Red Bank School Board Member to talk about being an elected socialist, and his role in building an Anti- Capitalist organization from a national perspective. Of course these two will will always spend some time hating on Democrats. Join a mini reunion of Comrades from 15 Now NJ…
Heather and Brian discuss the recent statements by “Moms Demand Action” group in support of Jeff Van Drew, who holds a 100% rating from the NRA. Van Drew imos looking to take the Congressional seat in CD-2. Apparently nobody from the local chapter was even consulted before this announcement was made. Listen on Soundcloud at:…
The struggle has continued in Ocean Township to save valuable undeveloped earth. Jacqui attended a township “Earth Day” event and spoke with locals about joining her in these important efforts. She has gained a following and formed “The Concerned Citizens of Ocean Township” to formalize the campaign under a banner. She held a meeting with…
Tom Violett talks about how becoming involved with his church led him to 3 years of service to the Haitian community and what that taught him about organizing. Listen here on Soundcloud. Podcast Notes First organizing with Meadowlands Ministries, ’83-’84, ecumenical group focused on bringing communities into the decision making process for the development of…
Listen to an update about the President’s recent comments on Syria and other political discussion about what might happen in the near future with Syria. The situation is serious. Madelyn keeps us informed about the political dynamics that shape the military industrial complex and has to help a gloomy Brian remember that there are actions…
Green Party of New Jersey, Black Lives Matter, and DSA member Zellie Thomas talks about his run for Paterson City Council. He discusses his position of housing justice, public safety, and the teachers strikes going on across the country. Listen below on Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/new-jersey-revolution-radio/green-party-week-interview-with-paterson-city-council-candidate-zellie-thomas
An interview with Green Party member and Newark School Board Candidate Johnnie Lattner. https://soundcloud.com/new-jersey-revolution-radio/johnnie-lattner-newark-green