A documentary outlining the endless wars the US has fought since colonial times. Our military has engaged several dozens of countries, small and large
Maine Social Justice
Maine Social Justice – A New Definition of Architect
Professor of Architecture, MIT, Jan Wampler will define architecture, not as a the design and construction of buildings but rather as planning the space for all living things, human and non-human to be able to live in harmony.
Maine Social Justice – Arts in the Park Waterville
For the whole month of July REM, a group promoting downtown Waterville, sponsored an event in Castonquay Square. The event was free to the public and offered the talents of writers, musicians, poets, healing artists and many other local artists who wanted to share their talents with even casual passers-by. This program is a good example of what the world might look like when social justice prevails.
Maine Social Justice Episode-0216 – 4th 5th and 6th Amendments to Constitution
Jack and Margy Flynn continued their presentation of the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights. This time they reviewed the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments: Search and arrest warrant, Rights in criminal cases and Rights to fair trial.
Two Perspectives on Our Economy
He talks with Leslie Manning of the Society of Friends about a few things that are ruining our economy.
Maine Social Justice – Sherri Mitchell Indigenous Peoples Rights Part 2
In Part 2, Sherri goes into some detail about the Alberta Tarsands oil and how it will impact the first nations (tribes) in Canada.
Maine Social Justice – Indigenous Peoples Rights Part 1
Sherri Mitchell, Penobscot woman and advocate for Indigenous People's rights was the keynote speaker at the annual Pax Christi Assembly at St. Joseph's Hall in Gardine. She spoke about how the Catholic church and the governments of the United States and Canada systematically took away the rights and lands of all the indigenous people who have been there for thousands of years.
Maine Social Justice – Colby College Elitist and Conversion of BIW to Peace
A very short opener where I talk about Colby College and a federal judge not wanting to be video recorded. Immediately after, the April 12 rally at Bath Iron Works to promote the conversion of the warship builder to building peace.
Maine Social Justice – The 2nd and 3rd Amendments of Our Bill of Rights
Jack and Margy, life-long scholars of the US Constitution, shared their views on the second and third amendments of our Bill of Rights.
Maine Social Justice – Creating Vibrant Local Economies in Maine
At the University of Maine in Augusta on March 22, over a hundred folks from all walks of life attended a forum about creating local economies for the State of Maine.
Maine Social Justice 206 -Toxic Phthalates in Maine People
Last year 25 Mainers from eight different counties and numerous backgrounds were tested for phthalates in their bodies. Phthalates are a group of chemicals known to cause reproductive problems, birth defects, asthma, social and cognitive disorders and more.
Maine Social Justice – show 202 What is Fraud and How Can You Avoid it in Maine
Sometimes the government gets it right. In this case, Maine State Representative Ann Dorney and Maine Attorney General, Janet Mills presented an informational hearing at Madison Junior High School on January 18th. Ann and Janet discussed the 10 most popular scams going in Maine today. They also presented several ways to avoid being taken in by fraud. They also had good advice on what to do if you even suspect that you have been a victim of fraud. Be suspicious if something sounds too good to...
Maine Social Justice – show 201 Is World Peace Possible part 2
Part 2 of the talk given by Paul Chappell at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast. In this episode, Paul talks about what war does to the human mind. We learn that what we call PTSD today has been around for a very long time. Paul then presents us with the question? Can attitudes change? As we heard earier, attitudes have changed radically in the past. Paul, and many others, are certain that attitudes can and will change in the future. A message of hope prevails.
Maine Social Justice – show 197 The First Amendment of Our Constitutions Bill of Rights
A while back, Jack and Margy Flynn spoke of the Constitution of the United States and what it means in regards to our inalienable rights. In this program, they will focus on the first amendment of the Bill of Rights. The one about freedom of religion, free speech and freedom of the press. Jack and Margy have a cumulative 90 years of experience in studying the Constitution. In the future, Jack, Margy and Maine Social Justice plan to bring you more programs featuring the other nine of the Bill...
Maine Social Justice – show 188 Getting Your Garden Going
Are you looking to make your life more sustainable? Make your economy more local? Transition Town, Skowhegan and the Somerset County Extension Office hosted a speaker on April 10 who issued some good tips on how to plant your garden to get the maximum yield. Johanna Burdette, a local market gardener reviewed some basic moves for your garden from planting your own seedlings to post harvest tips to help get rid of critters that often plague gardens. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced...
Maine Social Justice – show 185 Wood Smoke Follow Up
On February 22nd, Ernie Grolimund of Waterville, Maine provided us with more information about the dangers of wood smoke. This time he not only addresses the negative effects to our health, but the effects on our climate, our environment and even our economy. This is a local problem and it is a world problem. At the end, Ernie suggests a few solutions with which we can easily become involved. The problem associated with wood smoke is not something we need to suffer.
Maine Social Justice – show 187 Jeju Island in the Cross Hairs of War
On March 20th, Maine film maker, Regis Tremblay introduced and showed the rough cut of his up-coming documentary about the huge naval base being forced upon a farming and fishing village on Jeju Island, South Korea. The audience in the Belfast Free Library were very much surprised and dismayed at the treatment of South Koreans since 1945. 'Jeju, In the Crosshairs of War' will show how over 80,000 SOUTH Koreans were massacred by the South Korean police under the direction of the US Military....
Maine Social Justice – show 107 Converting Bath Ironworks to Peaceful Use
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Maine Social Justice Restorative Justice v Punishment and Vengance
At the last Pax Christi retreat in Winslow, Reverand Dick Snyder and Lance Tapley spoke about the folly of persuing punishment in the criminal justice system. Both men, with years of experience, submit that our punitve system is failinf and costing the tax payers billions of dollars unnecessarily. Lance Tapley is perhaps Maine's only truly investigative journalist.
Maine Social Justice Dennis Dechaine Trial of Errors
James Moore, Author of Trial and Error and retired ATF agent makes a case for Dennis Dechaine’s innocence. Dechaine was convicted over twenty years ago for the murder of Sara Cherry in Bowdinham. James Moore and members of the Advocacy group, Trial and Error and a personal friend are interviewed. You will see documentation which shows conflict in the State’s own testimony. Moore also shows a time line which puts Dechaine in the custody of the police at the time that Sara Cherry was killed.
Maine Social Justice – show 104 Women Unlimited and Precision Machining
Two dozen women spend the day at KVCC in the college’s machine shop where they gain hands on experience in precision machining. They operate everything from the computer-controlled engraving tool to the polishing of an actual machined project. It’s shown that women can excel in a traditionally male-dominated field
Maine Social Justice – show 100 Solar Hot Water Workshop
Soni Biehl of the Maine Solar Energy Association conducted a hands-on workshop in Bridgton, Maine. A dozen participants from Maine, New Hampshire and even Ireland actually built a solar hot water panel from materials commonly found in any building supply store. The unique glycol-jacketed copper tubing system can be built by anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of plumbing. One can build such a hot water solar panel for under $300. Such a unit produced commercially would be $1,000 and up.
Maine Social Justice – Resisting the Culture of Violence with Consistent Ethic of Life
On October 13 at St. Mary's Church in Bangor, Maine Claire Schaeffer-Duffy addressed the Annual Pax Christi, Maine Retreat. Claire is a free-lance journalist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker House in Worcester, Mass. She had been arrested for demonstrating at the supreme court to restore habeus corpus to Guantanamo detainees. She is also the vice-chair of the Center for Non-violent Solutions.
Maine Social Justice – Child Protection Services – Appropriate or Not
From time to time, Maine Social Justice focuses on an individual's story of injustice. In this case, a young woman wanted people to know how her children were taken away from her by Child Protective Services. Two children were taken away without a full investigation: only on the word of one person.