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On our last show, we discussed the need for the return of civility to the public square and it was suggested that if that is to happen, it must be cultivated as a ‘habit of the heart’. In other words, we can’t expect diplomacy and civility to help us live with our deepest differences on political, religious, cultural or inter-national levels when individual human beings can’t treat each other with common decency and respect on a daily basis. So today we look at civility on the individual level and ask: how and where do we begin to cultivate those habits of the heart within ourselves? What do civility and sacrifice have to do with each other? Where is the concept of civility being taught today? And what does the practice of civility have to do with the practice of faith? Our guest is Dr. P.M. Forni, co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project and author of Choosing Civility and The Civility Solution. Tune in to this much needed refresher course on what Dr. Forni calls, "gracious goodness."

A panel discussion with Edgar Moros and Carmen Ferradas. Binghamton, NY; May 7, 2007.

We'll delve into the world and meaning of the approaching Jewish High Holy Days -- ten days that span the new year of Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur's rituals of atonement. Sharon Brous, a young rabbi in L.A., is one voice in a Jewish spiritual renaissance that is taking many forms across the U.S. The vast majority of her congregation are people in their 20s and 30s, who, she says, are making life-giving connections between ritual, personal transformation, and relevance in the world.

In a world torn apart by extremism – particularly religious extremism on one side and radical secularism on the other – the question arises: ‘How do we live with our deepest differences?’ Is it even possible? Or is our true human nature revealed in our affinity for keeping others ‘in their place’, for imposing ‘our way’ on them and for using everything from morality, philosophy and sacred text as an excuse to do so? And if we can’t learn to live with our deepest differences in a pluralistic society like the United States - where we have the constitutional foundation in place to make it possible – then, where can it be done? This week’s guest, Mr. Os Guinness, makes a strong argument for a return to civility as a way to achieve this rather crucial goal and he puts his hope in the United States as the country that can lead the way – over and above even inter-faith dialogue. That’s a pretty optimistic expectation for a country that’s morphed into one monstrously reactionary body of jerking knees, wagging fingers, and screaming heads. In fact, But Mr. Guinness approaches the subject from a unique point of view: that of the outsider looking in. He is a European who nevertheless has lived in the United States for the past twenty-five years. Theoretically at least, that makes him a little more objective than the rest of us and it is from this unique vantage point that he has made some keen observations. Over the years he has written more than 25 books on the American experience and the human condition; public life and public policy. He has been a guest scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies and a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institute. He served as the Executive Director of the Williamsburg Charter Foundation and was the creative force behind the Trinity Forum, a DC think tank whose mission is to engage leaders in the social issues of the day within the context of faith. In the end, whether or not you agree with every position Mr. Guinness takes or conclusion he comes to, is beside the point. What he does do is make a persuasive argument for what he calls, the ‘Civil Public Square.’ Tune in to this thought provoking discussion on the potential for what he calls a ‘post-secular’ society. Guest: Mr. Os Guinness, author of, "The Case for Civility and Why Our Future Depends on It"

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Unitarian Universalist Church; Binghamton, NY; March 25, 2007.

Rev. Andrew Stehlik, an immigrant to the US, talks about immigration issues from a Christian perspective. He is followed by a short presentation by Rev. Sue Davis. This video is from the 5-part 2008 Lenten Series.To embed or email this video, click on the pie-shaped wedge at the bottom of the video player screen, then click on the appropriate tab and follow the instructions. There is also a tab which will allow you to subscribe to Essential Dissent.

During an election year, no one is more aggressively courted than the candidates themselves. Special interest groups political action committees high paid lobbyists and they too have an agenda they would like to get in front of all those running for elected office. But that’s where the similarity to the rest of the pack ends. Because where other agendas are narrow, this group’s is broad in scope. Where others’ are exclusive, theirs is inclusive. And where others’ are concerned for a select few, theirs considers ‘the common good’ – a concept they believe is at the heart of not only their own faith, but the US Constitution as well. In fact, earlier this year – inspired by their faith and building on our nation’s founding ideals, not to mention the good old Sermon on the Mount, - 800 committed Catholics gathered together in Philadelphia for the first ever Convention for the Common Good. We sat down with the lead organizers of the convention to discuss the key themes, purpose, and platform of the convention and to find out how it will be used now and beyond the current election cycle. Guests: Sr. Simone Campbell, Executive Director of Network, a national Catholic social justice lobby; and Ms. Alexia Kelley, Executive Director of Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good.

Bonus Tracks to Show #82, 'Helping the Homeless Through Art and Athletics' (go to archives and click on 82 to listen). Featured here are the compelling stories of Tim and Hoover, two members of the Artworks Football Club, a street soccer team of homeless and formerly homeless men and women who are coached by Lawrence Cann, featured in Show #82. Listen to these compelling stories as Tim and Hoover convey with honesty, courage and conviction how they struggle to move from homelessness to recovery, security and independence and how playing soccer helps them put it all together.

For 35 years, La Raza Centro Legal has been serving the Bay Area's immigrant communities with legal services, a community empowerment and advocacy program, and a day labor program.LRCL works with the community to make long term social change, while making sure that needs are met today. "When we model love but we challenge the injustice, we re building a much stronger and richer society today," says executive director Ana Maria Loya. "We re not waiting for it someday in the future. We re living it moment by moment."

The world is not lacking for kind-hearted people who want to do their part to ease someone’s pain, right wrongs and make the world a better place. Bring a worthy cause to their attention and their first thought is always, “Gee, I’d like to help.” And yet… ask anyone what the biggest stumbling block is to turning that desire into action and 9 out of 10 will say, ”Getting started.” That’s why one thing that never ceases to amaze us here at Provoke is the sheer resourcefulness of those who do turn their desire into action; living lives of service to others. And we don’t just mean the resources they find outside themselves - like funding to turn an idea into a reality or the manpower to keep it going. We’re talking about inner resources. What so many people who we’ve featured over the years have in common is the ability to – as the Buddhists say – “start where they are.” They don’t see the stumbling blocks nor do they wonder, “But what difference can this make?” To steal a phrase from corporate America…they ‘Just Do It.’ And they do make a difference and they do change lives and they do… transform the world. So today, we bring you another story of someone who knows how to get things started. He is Lawrence Cann, a remarkable young man who has so many interests, well, we hardly knew where to start! Lawrence took his love for both art and athletics and put them at the service of the down and out with whom he works. He is the Director of Community Works at the Urban Ministry Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, an inter-faith, community based center offering service and support to the homeless. He is also the President of Street Soccer USA, a national organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the plight of the homeless through, yes, soccer. But that’s only half the story! What have art, soccer and the homeless got to do with each other? Tune in and find out! Accompanying Lawrence’s story are the compelling and inspiring self-told stories of two of Lawrence’s formerly homeless soccer stars, Tim and Hoover. Available 8/26/08.

Reading of letters received (mostly) from people behind bars. We welcome letters from anyone on prison issues. Write to: info@fancybroccoli.org or The Fancy Broccoli Show, WVKR, Box 726 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0726.

Amy Barasch, Executive Director of the NYS Office for Prevention of Domestic Violence.

A discussion of "The Meanings of War," Chapter Two in Barash and Webe's Peace and Conflict Studies (2009)

Bush, McCain and the GOP is holding on to its supply-side dogma that lower taxes on the rich are the way to go. But that's not what economic theory and empirical evidence indicates. The rich get a tax cuts or arn't taxed sufficiently, more money is given to those who are less likely to spend that money, get less use out of more after-tax income, and is taken away from more deserving causes, such as education and infrastructure. No wonder 80%+ of economists beleive in redsitribution!

The US Farm Bill has been in existence in one form or another since the 1930's and is the primary agricultural policy tool of the US. Originally, it was written to give family farmers the support they needed during the Great Depression. Since then both the American farm and the farm bill have evolved radically. Farming is now big business in the US and that big business has a direct effect not only on small American farms and farmers, but also on farmers around the world. 70% of the world's poorest people live in rural communities and rely on agriculture for their livelihood. Therefore agricultural policy and development will always have wide ranging social justice ramifications. What is the farm bill all about? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it time to pay closer attention? Why is this a social justice issue and how can peace and justice advocates help? Guest:Mr. Jim French, a fifth generation American farmer from Kansas and the agricultural policy lead for Oxfam America, an affiliate of Oxfam International, a global relief, development and social justice organization dedicated to creating lasting solutions to poverty, hunger and injustice.

Host, Kagendo Murungi, speaks with Selly Thiam and Fly Yvonne Etaghene about what it means to be West African, queer, and an artist/activist.

Host, Jade Whitehead, speaks with Kenyon Farrow on the successes and challenges in the HIV/AIDS movement, from a queer perspective

Author: Downpour Added: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:53:35 -0800 Duration: 88In October 2008 Downpour Media will follow the missionary group, The Freedom Team as they serve the incarcerated men and women of El Salvador. Pastor Tom and The Freedom Team are not satisfied with living the American Dream. They desire more. They dare to dream for the lost and broken people of this world. For more information please check out www.downpourmedia.com. The incredible soundtrack has been provided by Tracy Howe @ http://www.restorationvillage.com/

Putting reproductive health and rights within a social justice framework. -- Thank you for catching our podcast! We provide programs FREE to radio stations and do not accept government or corporate support, so PLEASE DONATE at: http://www.radioproject.org/support.

Reading of letters received (mostly) from people behind bars. We welcome letters from anyone on prison issues. Write to: info@fancybroccoli.org or The Fancy Broccoli Show, WVKR, Box 726 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0726.

Wanda and Mika'il DeVeaux of Citizens Against Recidivism and the Muslim Re-Entry Initiative.

Reading of letters received (mostly) from people behind bars. We welcome letters from anyone on prison issues. Write to: info@fancybroccoli.org or The Fancy Broccoli Show, WVKR, Box 726 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0726.

Another conversation with Eddie Ellis and Dr. Divine Pryor of the Center for NuLeadership on Urban Solutions at Medgar Evers College.

Reading of letters received (mostly) from people behind bars. We welcome letters from anyone on prison issues. Write to: info@fancybroccoli.org or The Fancy Broccoli Show, WVKR, Box 726 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0726.

Restored Hope Services Inc. offers housing for men and women with substance abuse histories. Today we speak with John "Mojo" Flynn, who recently received parole, about his transition out of prison and his current work with Restored Hope Services.

9 min. ~ Download iPod ~ Bandwidth Challenged embedding options @ Revver On July 3rd Law Enforcement Officers attacked Kid Village at the Rainbow Gathering with Tazers and Pepper Ball Machine Guns. Related Links ::: Kid Village Attack Chronological Composition, Full Video Source Clips of the incident, Wyoming Gathering 2008 Vote for 2004 A Year in Dissent & USE in the Cinemocrocy Film Festival and help FluxRostrum and The Stimulator win free lodging for video activists at the Dnc... Vote Every Day.

Reading of letters received (mostly) from people behind bars. We welcome letters from anyone on prison issues. Write to: info@fancybroccoli.org or The Fancy Broccoli Show, WVKR, Box 726 Vassar College, Poughkeepsie NY 12604-0726.

Interview with Tina Stanford, Chair of the NYS Crime Victims Board.