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Women’s Liberation Marches onto the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Photos of the 1969 Miss America Protest

September 8, 2018 • by Jo Freeman

In 1968 and 1969 women's liberation staged demonstrations at the annual Miss America Beauty pageant held in Atlantic City, NJ. The 1968 protest shocked the country, creating a lot of publicity, and some myths, about the new movement. The 1969 protest was smaller and was largely ignored. The 1968 protest originated with New ...

Women’s Liberation Marches onto the Atlantic City Boardwalk

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John McCain, The Catholic Church, and The Latest Panic Over Loneliness

Past Present Bonus Episode 144

September 4, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the life and legacy of Senator John McCain, the recent scandals in the Catholic Church, and the latest panic over loneliness. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Senator John McCain, a leading light of the Republican Party, died last ...

John McCain, The Catholic Church, and The Latest Panic Over Loneliness

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A12 Episode 6

The Aftermath

August 30, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

A12 explores the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville last year, the history behind the conflict, and how the city and its people have dealt with the aftermath. In this episode, Niki investigates "How Charlottesville has dealt with the trauma of August 11 and 12".

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A12 Episode 5

Who Watches the Watchers?

August 29, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "Why law enforcement and the legal system failed to prevent the violence on August 11 and 12".

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A12 Episode 4

The Alt-Right Rises

August 27, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How the alt-right fits into the history of American white supremacy, and why they chose Charlottesville as the place to make their stand".

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A12 Episode 3

The Statue at the Center of the World

August 24, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "Why Charlottesville's Confederate statues opened up a battle over history and memory".

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Tempest Tossed

‘César’s Choice’: The conditions and decisions facing reunited immigrant families–a conversation with Prof. Lauren Gilbert

August 24, 2018 • by T. Alexander Aleinikoff

Alex Aleinikoff speaks with St.Thomas University of Law, Professor Lauren Gilbert, on the detention of re-united immigrant families and the difficult choices they face: should they return to their home countries together, should the parent return and child stay in the U.S., or should the family remain in ICE detention to pursue ...

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A12 Episode 2

The City Behind the Hashtag

August 23, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How Charlottesville tells its history — and what it misses".

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A12 Episode 1

The Summer of Hate

August 22, 2018 • by Nicole Hemmer

In this episode, Niki investigates "How the people of Charlottesville responded to months of white supremacist organizing and violence in the city".

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Omarosa

Past Present Bonus Episode 6

August 21, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Niki, Neil, and Natalia discuss the release of Unhinged: An Insider’s Account of the White House, a new book by former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: · Former White House Staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman has released a book about her time ...

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Unite the Right #2

Rally in DC doesn’t even unite the counter-protestors

August 18, 2018 • by Jo Freeman

When Unite the Right announced it would hold a rally across from the White House on the August 12 anniversary of its 2017 rally in Charlottesville VA, it caused a lot of consternation. Violence had permeated the 2017 event, resulting in the death of a counter protestor. Several organizations and coalitions ...

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LIVE! Latinos in the Hamptons, Grift, and Rosé Wine

Past Present Episode 143

August 14, 2018 • by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Nicole Hemmer and Neil J. Young

In this episode, Natalia, Niki, and Neil discuss the history of Latinos in the Hamptons, the problem of grift in Washington, and the sudden popularity of rosé wine. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Latino immigration has transformed Eastern Long Island. Natalia referenced this New York Times article on the political ...