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Activists prepare for a kickoff rally for the THRIVE Act. What is it and what is the connection with the Green New Deal. What is in the THRIVE Act, what is left out? Why are Indigenous Nations supporting the Act? We speak with Ashley Nicole with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Oglala Lakota Nation.

Today on Sojourner Truth is Biden in trouble over his immigration policies? His administration is being criticized from both the right and the left. What’s going on? In particular we take a look at the plight and treatment of Black immigrants with Nana Gyamfi Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration. And activists prepare for a kickoff rally for the THRIVE Act. What is it and what is the connection with the Green New Deal. What is in the THRIVE Act, what is left out? Why are Indigenous Nations supporting the Act? We speak with Ashley Nicole with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and the Oglala Lakota Nation. Also as Jeff Bezos turns down Senator Bernie Sanders invitation to the Senate to discuss income inequality, we take a look at how Amazon policies are crushing labor unions and how workers are fighting back. Our guest is Mike Elk senior reporter at Payday Report.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable is back. Our panelists are Jackie Goldberg, Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. Today, we discuss the stimulus package, voter suppression, Biden-Harris foreign policy, and more. On Thursday, March 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law, implementing one of the largest stimulus measures in U.S. history. The bill, known as the American Rescue Package, provides a third round of one-time stimulus payments up to $1,400 for most people in the United States. The stimulus package also extends additional unemployment support to millions still out of work while including an overhaul and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Across the United States, following the November 2020 election, there has been a wave of new proposals aimed at restricting voting, which many are describing as forms of voter suppression. In at least 43 states, GOP lawmakers have proposed at least 250 laws that would limit mail, early in-person and Election

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable is back. Our panelists are Jackie Goldberg, Laura Carlsen and Dr. Gerald Horne. Today, we discuss the stimulus package, voter suppression, Biden-Harris foreign policy, and more. On Thursday, March 11, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package into law, implementing one of the largest stimulus measures in U.S. history. The bill, known as the American Rescue Package, provides a third round of one-time stimulus payments up to $1,400 for most people in the United States. The stimulus package also extends additional unemployment support to millions still out of work while including an overhaul and expansion of the Child Tax Credit. Across the United States, following the November 2020 election, there has been a wave of new proposals aimed at restricting voting, which many are describing as forms of voter suppression. In at least 43 states, GOP lawmakers have proposed at least 250 laws that would limit mail, early in-person and Election

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth: We take a look at the American Rescue Plan 2021, the stimulus package expected to be signed by U.S. President Joe Biden. It is a $1.9 trillion package intended to speed up the recovery of the U.S. economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes what some are hailing as a historic move: child tax credits. Our guest is Peggy OMara, an independent journalist who edits and publishes peggyomara.com. She was the editor and publisher of Mothering Magazine for over 30 years. Her books include Having a Baby Naturally, Natural Family Living, The Way Back Home and A Quiet Place. Peggy has conducted workshops at Omega Institute, Esalen, Hollyhock, La Leche League, and Bioneers. What's going on in Haiti? The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee will begin hearings on Haiti, including policy recommendations for the administration of Joe Biden. The hearing is being called for by Congressman Gregory W. Meeks from New York City, who serves as Chair of the Committee. One of the hearings is a cl

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's

Today on Sojourner Truth, we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2021 with an in depth discussion with two grassroots women's movement leaders: Marian Kramer of the National Welfare Rights Union and Selma James, founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign. The NWRO led the way for access to welfare benefits for thousands of single mothers who were previously denied. In 1965, Johnnie Tillmon of Watts, California, and President of the NWRO said: "If I were President, I'd start paying women a living wage for doing the work we are already doing child raising and housekeeping. And the welfare crisis will be over. Just like that. Housewives would be getting wages, too." The NWRO led a women's movement that pressed for the right to welfare and for increased money for impoverished caregivers, who were referred to as welfare mothers. They protested across the nation including against the Vietnam war. The NWRO was central in the organizing and success of the first Poor People's

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. President Biden's foreign policy thus far has liberals and progressives worried. His team, they say, is filled with war hawks, while his man in the Pentagon has ties with the U.S. defense industry. What difference, if any, will there be with Biden and Trump's foreign policy? On the national front, President Biden's executive orders are being hailed by some, and roundly criticized by others. Can his strategy of undoing Trump's policies via executive orders hold? The challenges of moving forward President Biden's new stimulus bill and the role of the filibuster that GOP minority leader in the Senate Mitch McConnell has managed to maintain. Nancy Pelosi is growing worried about what she calls "the enemy within" as elected officials are threatened and the U.S. issues a warning to the nation about the threat of internal terrorists.

Today on Sojourner Truth, our weekly roundtable. Our panelists are Laura Carlsen, Jackie Goldberg and Dr. Gerald Horne. President Biden's foreign policy thus far has liberals and progressives worried. His team, they say, is filled with war hawks, while his man in the Pentagon has ties with the U.S. defense industry. What difference, if any, will there be with Biden and Trump's foreign policy? On the national front, President Biden's executive orders are being hailed by some, and roundly criticized by others. Can his strategy of undoing Trump's policies via executive orders hold? The challenges of moving forward President Biden's new stimulus bill and the role of the filibuster that GOP minority leader in the Senate Mitch McConnell has managed to maintain. Nancy Pelosi is growing worried about what she calls "the enemy within" as elected officials are threatened and the U.S. issues a warning to the nation about the threat of internal terrorists.

Today on Sojourner Truth: For our weekly Earth Watch, Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, joins us to discuss the impact of Indigenous-led protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Now, Biden has announced that he is revoking a key permit for the pipeline. The massive protests at Standing Rock against the pipeline brought national and international attention to the issue, and Biden's announcement is seen as a victory. But, is Biden's announcement enough? What more is needed? Also, reaction to Biden's other environmental executive orders and plans. Also, the latest on the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as Republicans indicate they will not convict him. They also make the claim that the trial is "unconstitutional." Are there any options left for Democrats to hold Trump accountable for the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol? Our guest is Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught for 25 years. The former president of the

Today on Sojourner Truth: For our weekly Earth Watch, Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, joins us to discuss the impact of Indigenous-led protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Now, Biden has announced that he is revoking a key permit for the pipeline. The massive protests at Standing Rock against the pipeline brought national and international attention to the issue, and Biden's announcement is seen as a victory. But, is Biden's announcement enough? What more is needed? Also, reaction to Biden's other environmental executive orders and plans. Also, the latest on the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as Republicans indicate they will not convict him. They also make the claim that the trial is "unconstitutional." Are there any options left for Democrats to hold Trump accountable for the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol? Our guest is Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught for 25 years. The former president of the

Today on Sojourner Truth: For our weekly Earth Watch, Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, joins us to discuss the impact of Indigenous-led protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Now, Biden has announced that he is revoking a key permit for the pipeline. The massive protests at Standing Rock against the pipeline brought national and international attention to the issue, and Biden's announcement is seen as a victory. But, is Biden's announcement enough? What more is needed? Also, reaction to Biden's other environmental executive orders and plans. Also, the latest on the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as Republicans indicate they will not convict him. They also make the claim that the trial is "unconstitutional." Are there any options left for Democrats to hold Trump accountable for the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol? Our guest is Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught for 25 years. The former president of the

Today on Sojourner Truth: For our weekly Earth Watch, Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, joins us to discuss the impact of Indigenous-led protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Now, Biden has announced that he is revoking a key permit for the pipeline. The massive protests at Standing Rock against the pipeline brought national and international attention to the issue, and Biden's announcement is seen as a victory. But, is Biden's announcement enough? What more is needed? Also, reaction to Biden's other environmental executive orders and plans. Also, the latest on the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as Republicans indicate they will not convict him. They also make the claim that the trial is "unconstitutional." Are there any options left for Democrats to hold Trump accountable for the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol? Our guest is Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught for 25 years. The former president of the

Today on Sojourner Truth: For our weekly Earth Watch, Tom Goldtooth, executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network, joins us to discuss the impact of Indigenous-led protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Now, Biden has announced that he is revoking a key permit for the pipeline. The massive protests at Standing Rock against the pipeline brought national and international attention to the issue, and Biden's announcement is seen as a victory. But, is Biden's announcement enough? What more is needed? Also, reaction to Biden's other environmental executive orders and plans. Also, the latest on the second impeachment of Donald Trump, as Republicans indicate they will not convict him. They also make the claim that the trial is "unconstitutional." Are there any options left for Democrats to hold Trump accountable for the January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol? Our guest is Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught for 25 years. The former president of the

Today on Sojourner Truth: The latest on Venezuela as all eyes are on the Biden administration to see if he will continue the previous administration's efforts at regime change to regain U.S. control and influence in that oil-rich nation. This, even as European Union states have withdrawn their recognition of Juan Guaido as interim "president" of Venezuela. In 2019, Guaido declared himself "president," despite the fact that Venezuela already has a democratically-elected president, Nicolas Maduro. What is the situation now, given the recent election results in Venezuela? What is the impact of COVID-19 on that nation? What steps is the government taking to confront the austerity imposed in part as a result of US and EU sanctions? Our guest is Ricardo Vaz, is a writer and editor at Venezuela Analysis, an independent website produced by individuals who are dedicated to disseminating news and analysis about the current political situation in Venezuela. Ricardo is based in Venezuela. Nana Gyamfi joins us to discus