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Southern Shift TV: Living Room Chat on Redistricting in 2010, Part One
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-30 15:11 Authored by Davey DEvery ten years, the federal government comes out with new census numbers, and certain Texas elected officials redraw our state and federal political maps to make sure that our political districts are fair based on the new numbers.
In the following video Harvey Kronberg of The Quorum Report, Ann del Llano of Southern Shift, and Carmen Llanes of PODER discuss the importance of redistricting in the 2010 elections, especially as it pertains to Texas.
An Interview w/ James Rucker from Color of Change-Redistricting, the Census, Van Jones & Glenn Beck
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-30 14:48We spoke with long time activist James Rucker about the upcoming 2010 elections and the census, and how they will impact an important issue like redistricting and gerrymandering. We also talked to him about the battle Color of Change has with Fox News and Glenn Beck as well as his relationship with Van Jones.
Jorge Mursuli: A National Progressive Hispanic Vote
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-30 13:26 Authored by Momentum and Tides Foundation Original ArticleEvery month, 50,000 Latinos in the U.S. turn 18; and with Latinos projected to be 50% of the U.S. population by 2050, the vote of this demographic group is more important than ever.
Mursuli shares his vision for creating a sustainable national Hispanic progressive vote that manifests in long-term systemic change and the steps to make it happen.
Study Reveals Healthcare Cost In Texas Will Go Up if Reform Fails
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-30 10:38 Authored by Davey DLots of ‘ Tea Party’ supporters may be jumping up and down and cheering because in the latest mark up session of the Senate Health Reform Bill, the ‘Public Option’ has been gutted. While it may be a temporary victory, mark our words it will be short lived… It’s a sad fact that some of life’s basic necessities are seen as political undertakings and not as human rights imperatives. Access to food, clothing, shelter and health should not be a political debate in any society and when they do become contentious issues we all pay a price. Bottomline, if I’m not healthy it's just a matter of time before you’re not healthy.
An Interview with Dwayne Marsh of PolicyLink
Submitted by Noelle Davis on Mon, 2009-09-28 17:26 Authored by Noelle DavisLast week Southern Shift TV attended an incredible conference on Megaregions + MetroProsperity: Sustainable Economics for the Texas Triangle. The two day conference, hosted by HoustonTomorrow and America 2050, was a fascinating conversation about the future of energy, water, food, greenspace and transportation in the emerging Texas Triangle.
In the following video PolicyLink's Dwayne Marsh, a panelist at the conference, discusses the importance of striving for equitable development as the Texas Triangle grows into a diverse "megaregion". Dwayne also shares specific ways people can get involved in planning for this future growth.
Stay tuned for more coverage of the conference later this week...
G20 Summit - Jasiri X report back - Pittsburgh is a police state
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2009-09-25 00:00 Authored by Jasiri X
This is footage taken on September 22, 2009 the day before the G-20 Summit officially hit Pittsburgh. This video shows the incredible extent the City of Pittsburgh went to lock down the city and prevent anyone, especially protesters, from coming into downtown. With metal fences surrounding it’s perimeter Pittsburgh has once again become the City of Steel. The Legendary Jimi Hendrix provides the theme music.
G20 Summit: “Use The Force Luke” – Storm Troopers Occupy Pittsburgh, PA
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2009-09-25 00:00 Authored by Davey D
I am just arriving in Pittsburgh this Friday morning as folks are gearing up for this morning’s huge protest which starts around 12 noon. Just spoke to my man Paradise Gray of X-Clan and One Hood who has been on the ground covering the haps like there’s no tomorrow. He just alerted me to two disturbing things... First, the police used some sort of ‘noise weapon’ on crowds yesterday. You can see it pictured on top of the tank in the photo below. It’s a loud irritating noise and makes people want to leave an area almost immediately. We will gather more information on this later today...
Change is Coming to Texas in 2010
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-23 15:40We lay out the case for why Texas is about to politically change to the left. Features Governor Tim Kaine, Howard Dean, Bun B, Barbara Ann Radnofsky and DJ Mike Avala. 2010 will be the Superbowl of Politics!
Interview w/ Brooklyn author/ activist Kevin Powell on Southern Shift TV
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-09-21 11:25Former MTV Real World cast member, Vibe magazine writer and community activist Kevin Powell talks to us about the importance of running for office and why activists have to step it up in this area. Powell is running for Congress and shares his reasons and experience.
Native American Groups Head to the Supreme Court to Challenge ‘The Redskins’
Submitted by Southern Shift on Wed, 2009-09-16 10:19 Authored by Davey D
It’s amazing how overlooked Native Americans are... If we had a team called the Niggers or the Kikes or The Spics we would be outraged, even though there are people who use those terms in a familiar sense, comedic sense or as terms of endearment amongst themselves. We often hear people say that the names of the teams they root are part of a larger tradition therefore Native peoples need to shut up and stop complaining. The other excuse given when this issue comes up is that there are some Native Americans who don’t object to the names being used. They are usually trotted out before the TV cameras for the world to see and their words become the empirical evidence everyone clings to in order to avoid doing the right thing.
