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RadioActive: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, 100 Years Later


We discuss the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Fire on its one hundredth anniversary, and its implications for the labor movement then and now.  We’re joined in the studio by Steve Thornton of SEIU 1199.

 

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Photo shows bodies from the fire. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/familytreemagazine/5553242173/sizes/l/in/photostream/

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RadioActive: F.A.D.G.E. Fest 2010


Maria Yates talks about F.A.D.G.E. Fest – feminism, autonomy, diversity and gender expression, coming to Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford.   For more information, visit FADGE.wordpress.com

 

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RadioActive: Demystifying the Burqa


Nilofer Haider discusses the myths and misconceptions behind the burqa, often seen by westerners solely as a symbol of oppression against women.

 

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Conversation Tomorrow: “The Murder of Dr. Tiller and the Fight for Abortion Rights”


At 7:30 p.m. on Thurs, June 25 at La Paloma Sabanera coffee shop (405 Capitol Ave. in Hartford) there will be a conversation about abortion rights in the context of the murder of Dr. Tiller. Speakers include:

 Jillian Gilchrest: Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut
Gretchen Raffa: Community Organizer, Planned Parenthood of Connecticut
Kazia Luce: Registered Nurse
Alissa De Rosa: Socialist Action

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