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While analyzing the impact of the 2003 US invasion and occupation Raed explores a longer history of violence that began with sanctions imposed after Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait.

There are no victors and no victory in this 20-year war.

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Sandra Sanchez Talks with Sheriff Bill McCarthy about Secure Communities, Dec. 2011

In this December 15, 2011 interview on La Reina radio, Sandra Sanchez, AFSC Iowa Immmigrants Voice Program Director, talks with Sheriff Bill McCarthy from Polk County Iowa about many of the problems with the so-called "Secure Communities" program.

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Sandra Sanchez on La Reina 12-8-11

Celebrating international human rights, immigrants in Iowa show their knowledge of human rights through a small contest put forth by Sandra Sanchez (IVP director) in radio La Reina. Sandra was proud that five out of five answered the questions correctly! Now she wonders, would the average American know their rights that well?

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Kathleen McQuillen and Arnie Alpert talk Occupy on the Fallon Forum

What's new with the Occupy movement in Iowa and New Hampshire? What's driving people around the nation and around the world to confront economic injustice? AFSC staff Kathleen McQuillen and Arnie Alpert explore these questions and more with guest host Jon Krieg on the Fallon Forum.

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November 2011 Program Update with Michael McConnell

This is a recording of the American Friends Service Committee’s Monthly Program Update call from November 10, 2011 with General Secretary Shan Cretin and Great Lakes Regional Director Michael McConnell, who is based out of Chicago.

They discussed AFSC’s work for Economic Justice, including discussion of the ‘Human Cost’ of war banners and the ‘Windows and Mirrors mural exhibit. They also covered AFSC involvement with ‘Occupy Together’ and resources such as ‘Move the Money Toolkit’ and the ‘If I Had a Trillion Dollars’ youth film contest and festival.

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November 17, 2012 Wabanaki Youth Program

Denise Altvater discusses her exprience of growning up as a Wabanaki tribes member and how it effects the work she does currently.
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November 15, 2011 with Joseph Gerson: Global Challenges as US Power Declines

The second in a three part phone conversation, hosted by Keith Harvey, AFSC Regional Director in New England.
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November 10, 2011: Economic Justice

Arnie Alpert and Maggie Fogarty the impact of economics, or lack there of, and its effects on communities.
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October 2011 Program Update with Arnie Alpert

This is a recording of the American Friends Service Committee monthly donor call and program update from October 13, 2011 with General Secretary Shan Cretin and New Hampshire Program Coordinator Arnie Alpert. They discussed AFSC's work for Economic Justice, the federal budget, the cost of 10 years of war, and the growing protest movement around the US.

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Geral Blanchard on Ancient Ways, Indigenous Wisdom

In this August 30, 2011 edition of the Fallon Forum, Jon Krieg of AFSC's Central Regional Office in Des Moines visits with Geral Blanchard, author of the new book "Ancient Ways: Indigenous Healing Innovations for the 21st Century." With 40 years experience as a counselor in the realm of sexual violence, Gerry shares what he's learned from his visits with indigenous communities around the globe -- wars are not inevitable, there are healthier ways of dealing with crime and deviant behavior, and that spirit should have a role in healing.

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