Media Edge

"Glenn Greenwald - Why Privacy Matters" (20.5 minutes)

Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see -- and write about -- the Edward Snowden files, with their revelations about the United States' extensive surveillance of private citizens. In his October 2014 TED Talks presentation, Greenwald makes the case for why you need to care about privacy, even if you’re “not doing anything you need to hide."

"Bernie Sanders" (63.5 minutes)

Vermont Senator and recently-announced Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke in Richmond, CA in November 2014. With a focus on Chevron's intrusion into local politics, Sanders takes on Citizens United and the Koch Brothers.

"Eating Mercifully" (25.5 minutes)

This short film from the Humane Society of the United States explores Christian perspectives on factory farming. A growing number of Christians are changing their diet and consumer purchases because the way animals are treated in factory farms is inconsistent with their beliefs. Some are demanding better treatment of farm animals, while some are simply leaving animals off their plates altogether.

"Street Corner Sweatshops...How the Car Wash Industry Abuses Workers" (6 minutes)

The car wash industry in Los Angeles consisted of over 10,000 workers - mostly Latino - who report widespread abuses by management -including wage theft, denial of water, and sexual assault. In response, they formed the very first Bonus Carwasheros Union!