Between The Lines Q&A with Matthew Rothschild

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:21:56 -0400

Labor and Progressive Activists Work to Get Out the Vote for Wisconsin Recall Election June 5
Posted May 16, 2012
Interview with Matthew Rothschild, editor of the Progressive Magazine, conducted by Scott Harris

On May 8, Wisconsin Democratic voters went to the polls to select a candidate to challenge GOP Gov. Scott Walker in a historic recall election on June 5. Voters chose Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and set up a rematch of the November 2010 election when Barrett lost to Walker by five points. Throughout U.S. history, only two governors have ever been ousted in recall elections. In addition to the contest for governor, Walker’s Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and four Republican state senators will also face recall elections for their seats. Story continues

Between The Lines Q&A with Laura Bozzi

Sat, 19 May 2012 09:20:07 -0400

"Climate Impacts Day" Connects Dots Between Global Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Posted May 16, 2012
Interview with Laura Bozzi, an organizer with Connecticut 350.org, conducted by Melinda Tuhus

On May 5, all around the world, environmental activists held what they called “Connect the Dots” events to draw a link between recent extreme weather events and climate change. The “Climate Impacts Day” action was a project of 350.org, the climate organization that is pushing to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million – from the current 392 parts per million. Climate scientists assert that 350 is the upper limit above which life on earth will fundamentally change. Story continues

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