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Lesbian Live: Lesbians of Color, Triple Jeopardy, Multiple Strength Lesbian Live: Lesbians of Color, Triple Jeopardy, Multiple Strength
Date: 6/1/1991Call Number: JG/ 032Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
"Lesbian Live: Lesbians of Color, Triple Jeopardy, Multiple Strength" This show was put together by Judy Gerber and includes the voices of Latina, African American and Native American women.
Criticisms of Desert Storm and News from El Salvador Criticisms of Desert Storm and News from El Salvador
Date: 2/15/1991Call Number: JG/ 079AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberProgram: A Defiant HeartCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Criticisms of CNN radio broadcast on Desert Storm. Outcry against racism against and the demonization of Arabs. Reports and announcements on antiwar activities and organizing, including vigils and protests. Analysis of real costs of Desert Storm, 1 to 2 billion dollars a day, in terms of American social services and agencies. Reading of Daniel Ellsberg's "Word of Mouth" article in 'The Nation' on the complacency of liberal congress people with the war. Holly Near's anti-Vietnam war song. Reports from 'El Salvador Online' of the arson of the opposition party newspaper's headquarters, suggesting complicity of government sponsored death squads and/or army. Also, reports of the decay of Salvadoran peace talks with nearing elections. Announcement of the Pastors for Peace caravan to Nicaragua.
Sandinista View on the Middle East Sandinista View on the Middle East
Date: 2/22/1991Call Number: JG/ 079BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberProgram: A Defiant HeartCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Reading of a 'Barricada' International Editorial, from February 2, 1991 on the war on the Middle East. The FSLN was involved in diplomatic efforts before the outbreak of war. They call US actions a "genocide in the name of peace." They argue that the military- industrial complex is all the U.S. has going for it so it is logical that we resort to force. They question who can stop the U.S. from punishing competitors. Also from 'Barricada,' a discussion of the controversy that Sandinista officers sold missiles to El Salvador's FMLN. They argue that while the FSLN has a moral commitment to El Salvador, the sale of arms attacks political institutions.
Focus on the Americas with Blase Bonpane, Ph.D. Building Communities of Resistance Focus on the Americas with Blase Bonpane, Ph.D. Building Communities of Resistance
Date: 7/10/1991Call Number: JG/ 083AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Bonpane discusses a need to build communities of resistance. Speaks about the population's general acceptance of hearsay excuses to invade countries (e.g. nuclear potential) and to invade homes on the domestic front (e.g. drugs), the criminalization of poverty, support for the Gulf War, and sanctions (i.e. starvation and torture of the civilian population) against Iraq and other countries. Discusses downfalls of US foreign policy noting Nicaragua and El Salvador as examples and argues against defending an institution or a nation "as if it were an idol and can do no wrong." Calls for citizens to seek knowledge as collaborative effort in order to thwart the depression of facing these issues alone. Instead to celebrate life, community, struggle and knowledge. To use as resources the media, government, education and mass mobilization to bring about change.
Focus on the Americas with Blase Bonpane, Ph.D. “It’s time to stop US aid to Israel” Focus on the Americas with Blase Bonpane, Ph.D. “It’s time to stop US aid to Israel”
Date: 7/17/1991Call Number: JG/ 083BFormat: Cass BProgram: Focus on the AmericasCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Bonpane calls for need to coerce Israel to change its policy. We as US citizens must call upon our government to stop giving aid of $3.5 billion USD per year. Prominent Israeli Jews (military and nonmilitary) have also called for a stop of US aid in order to change Israeli policy. Discusses George Bush, Sr.'s crime bill that calls for secret trials, secret charges and secret evidence for non-US citizens labeled terrorists. Terrorists are defined as those giving financial assistance and support to international resistance movements including FMLN, PLO, and ANC. Material supporters would receive 10 years in prison (both US and non-US citizens). It allows youth records to be treated as adult and expands the death penalty to include Native Americans living in Indian Territories. It also permits the use of illegally seized evidence.
Stetson Kennedy Interview on anti-racism Stetson Kennedy Interview on anti-racism
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: JG/ 117Format: CassetteCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Explains his experience resisting racism and white supremacy in Depression-era, Jim Crow and poverty stricken South in the 1930s. He talks about the class construction and expansion the Ku Klux Klan, as well as the growth of antiracist organization, including his personal investigation of Klan activity.
El Salvadorian National Debate 1988 El Salvadorian National Debate 1988
Date: 1/1/1991Call Number: JG/ 124AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
An overview of the El Salvadorian National Debate of 1988, organized by the Catholic Church. 72 grassroots and social organizations joined forces to form the Committee for the National Debate, discuss peace and produce a consensus document with a socioeconomic platform to be addressed by both sides of the debate. Committee members also discuss obstacles to peace negotiations, such as the presence of armed forces, the corruption of the judicial system and the structural problems created by foreign loans.
Karen Thompson Interview on homophobia Karen Thompson Interview on homophobia
Date: 6/12/1991Call Number: JG/ 128AFormat: Cass ACollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Interview with lesbian lover of Sharon Kowalski, a who was woman fully paralyzed and brain-damaged in car accident, speaking on her battle with Kowalski's homophobic parents to attain guardianship over Kowalski.
Amanuel Tecle on Eritrean Independence Amanuel Tecle on Eritrean Independence
Date: 7/12/1991Call Number: JG/ 130AFormat: Cass ACollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Discussion on colonial history of Eritrea and the EPLF's (Eritrean Peoples Liberation Front) creation, motives, actions, and victories.
Karen Thompson Interview on homophobia Karen Thompson Interview on homophobia
Date: 6/12/1991Call Number: JG/ 131BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Lesbian lover of Sharon Kowalski, a who was woman fully paralyzed and brain-damaged in car accident, speaking on her battle with Kowalski's homophobic parents to attain guardianship over her.