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"Between the Lines" is a national, half-hour program that provides a platform for individuals and spokespersons from progressive organizations generally ignored or marginalized by the mainstream media.
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Leaked Secret TPP Chapter Reveals Corporate Rights that Undermine Democracy
Interview with Patrick Woodall, research director and senior policy advocate with Food and Water Watch, conducted by Scott Harris
As President Obama seeks congressional approval for two controversial trade agreements, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the European Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, he must first win the battle for fast-track Trade Promotion Authority in Congress. “Fast track” is a mechanism created by former President Richard Nixon that would force Congress to vote on a trade agreement within 60 to 90 days of receiving it, with only limited debate and no amendments allowed. A vote on fast track could come soon after Congress returns from its Easter recess on April 13. Story continues
Broad Coalition of Environmental Groups Working to Stop Oil Drilling in the Arctic
Interview with Cassady Sharp, media officer with Greenpeace USA, conducted by Melinda Tuhus
Many environmental activists believe President Obama has been schizophrenic in his approach to climate change, calling for reductions in carbon pollution from vehicles and power plants on one hand, and on the other, calling for an “all of the above” energy strategy that includes massive exploitation of oil and gas. Story continues
Swarthmore Students’ Fossil Fuel Divestment Sit-In Inspires Climate Activists Nationwide
Interview with George Woodliff-Stanley and Sarah Dobbs, student activists with Swarthmore Mountain Justice, conducted by Scott Harris
In the winter of 2012, Bill McKibben, the author of a dozen books about the environment and founder of the grassroots climate change campaign group 350.org, launched a 21-city tour focused on organizing university students and faculty to pressure their institutions to divest their portfolios of fossil fuel stocks and related investments. McKibben’s organizing drive was inspired by the international anti-apartheid divestment campaign of the 1980s that was an important part of the movement that helped topple South Africa’s racist government. Story continues
This week’s summary of under-reported news
Compiled by Bob Nixon
- Hundreds of Mexican farmworkers in Baja, California, 200 miles south of San Diego, have gone on strike for higher wages and better benefits. (“Mexican farmworkers strike over low wages, blocking harvest,” Los Angeles Times, March 20, 2015; “Mexican growers offer striking farmworkers in Baja only 6 percent wage hike,” Los Angeles Times, March 25, 2015)
- Former Conservative President Nicholas Sarkozy led his Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party to the top spot in the second round of France’s local elections, with National Front leader Marine Le Pen trailing behind. The unpopular Socialists came in third. (“Sarkozy denies far-right Le Pen victory in French polls,” Reuters, March 22, 2015;“Abandoned French working class ready to punish left’s neglect by voting for far right,” Guardian, March 22, 2015; “French local elections: Exit polls suggest Conservative win,” BBC, March 29, 2015
- The state of Utah has adopted a Housing First approach to create housing for the chronically homeless, who often seek help in emergency shelters and hospitals. (“Room for Improvement,” Mother Jones, March/April 2015)
