"The Laura Flanders Show" (27 minutes)
In Part 2 of a 2-part episode, a diverse panel of women further contemplate what a Trump presidency will look like in relation to the questions these panelists raise. What will Donald Trump mean for thousands of incarcerated and detained women; for trans women waiting on hormones; for vital acts like the Violence Against Women act?
"The Urgency of Intersectionality" (19 minutes)
Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias — and learn how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.
"Voices Across the Divide" (57 minutes)
In this powerful documentary and oral history project exploring the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict, interviews with Palestinians in the United States are woven together with historical photos and footage to create an intimate picture of one of the most complex conflicts of our time.
"How Immigrant Voices Make Democracy Stronger" (13 minutes)
In politics, representation matters — and that's why we should elect leaders who reflect their country's diversity and embrace its multicultural tapestry, says Sayu Bhojwani. Through her own story of becoming an American citizen, the immigration scholar reveals how her love and dedication to her country turned into a driving force for political change. "We have fought to be here," she says, calling immigrant voices to action. "It's our country, too."
In Part 2 of a 2-part episode, a diverse panel of women further contemplate what a Trump presidency will look like in relation to the questions these panelists raise. What will Donald Trump mean for thousands of incarcerated and detained women; for trans women waiting on hormones; for vital acts like the Violence Against Women act?
"The Urgency of Intersectionality" (19 minutes)
Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias — and learn how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.
"Voices Across the Divide" (57 minutes)
In this powerful documentary and oral history project exploring the Israeli/ Palestinian conflict, interviews with Palestinians in the United States are woven together with historical photos and footage to create an intimate picture of one of the most complex conflicts of our time.
"How Immigrant Voices Make Democracy Stronger" (13 minutes)
In politics, representation matters — and that's why we should elect leaders who reflect their country's diversity and embrace its multicultural tapestry, says Sayu Bhojwani. Through her own story of becoming an American citizen, the immigration scholar reveals how her love and dedication to her country turned into a driving force for political change. "We have fought to be here," she says, calling immigrant voices to action. "It's our country, too."