"What Happened? … And What Do We Do Now?" (1 hour, 31 minutes)
One year ago, on November 11, 2016 (just 3 days after the presidential election), a shocked Sacramento audience welcomed Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post and MSNBC contributor, who spoke with them about the results of the 2016 presidential election, and what we can do about this in the future. A Media Edge crew recorded the event at St. Mark's United Methodist Church as part of its Moon Lecture Series.
"Faith and Reproductive Justice Voices On Contraception Mandate Repeal" (2 minutes)
Faith and reproductive justice leaders speak out against President Trump’s rule to deny women contraceptive coverage. The proposed rule would allow any individual, employer, school, or insurance plan to deny the ACA’s contraceptive benefit on the basis of religious or moral objection. Women deserve affordable access to the health care services they need without interference from their employers and politicians.
"Fox News is Mainstreaming White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis" (5 minutes)
Fox News has been trying to normalize white supremacy for years. But since Donald Trump’s election, Fox News hosts, guests, and contributors are now openly defending white supremacists and neo-Nazis.
"What We're Missing in the Debate About Immigration" (8 minutes)
Between 2008 and 2016, the United States deported more than three million people. What happens to those left behind? Journalist Duarte Geraldino picks up the story of deportation where the state leaves off. Learn more about the wider impact of forced removal as Geraldino explains how the sudden absence of a mother, a local business owner or a high school student ripples outward and wreaks havoc on the relationships that hold our communities together.
"Pursuing the Dream: What You Need to Know About DACA, Immigration, and Beyond" (4 minutes)
In Trump's America, it seems that no one is safe from detention and deportation, even if you have legal grounds to be in the United States. What side of history will you be on? Demand your elected officials defend immigrants and push for permanent protections!
"The Purpose Of Nonviolent Communication" (5.5 minutes)
"At the core of all anger is a need that is not being fulfilled." - Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent communication is a tool that we can use to resolve conflicts at both the individual and collective levels. By focusing on identifying the needs of individuals and groups instead of the assigning blame for circumstances, nonviolent communication has the potential to heal the wounds most of us feel deep inside us. When we succeed in nonviolent communication, we are able to meet both our own needs and the needs of those we love. We begin to live from a place of “natural giving” which is where true joy and happiness emerges. A sustainable human society will emerge naturally if we focus on identifying and meeting not just the material needs of people but also the emotional needs as well.