There are about fifteen international courts. What do they judge? What is the United States' role in these courts? Where did they originate, and who can bring charges? How are judges selected? Leigh Swigart, who worked in the courts and co-authored an in-depth account of these bodies and their powers. The U.S. has actually been a strong supporter of these bodies, although they and other powerful nations are not party to the International Criminal Court.
Maine Social Justice – Land Grabs Indian Mascots and Russia Agenda
Two stories about land grabs. The first is one about a consequence of the European land grab against Native Americans hundreds of years ago. it appears that some even want to steal the Naïve American’s identity. The second is about what is really happening in Russia and Crimea, today. You will hear from credible witnesses in both cases.
Maine Social Justice – CMP Corridor Citizen Info Meeting
On October 3, citizens from Jackman to Benton attended a meeting with Central Maine Power and the Somerset County Commissioners to discuss the billion dollar power line Central Maine Power plans to run from Canada to Lewiston. The purpose being that CMP can sell power from Quebec to Massachusetts. A county meeting room was filled to overflow with dozens of Mainers opposed to the line. The meeting opened with a presentation by Central Maine Power. The meeting then turned to comments from local Mainers. Every single speaker was opposed to the idea. Many knowledgeable citizens cited reasons why the line should not be built. Many even challenged the “fact” presented by CMP.
Maine Social Justice – Feeding the Hungry
An inside look at a food cupboard. Volunteers and recipients speak A step-by-step view of where the food comes from and where it goes. The complexity of bringing fresh, healthy food to people in need is revealed.
Maine Social Justice – Salt of the Earth
This annual gathering discussed what being the Salt of the Earth means. (Working for peace, non-violence and justice for the poor.) Part two was a recording of the Poor People’s Campaign in Augusta. Here, the poor themselves told their stories of how poverty affected their lives. These folks will question why so little is spent on those in dire need and so much is spent on the largest military in the history of the world. From this episode, you will see how two very different groups are working towards the same goal.