This January, Democrats took both chambers of the Virginia state legislature for the first time in decades. They won, in part, because of how they campaigned on the issue of gun control following the mass shooting at Virginia Beach that killed...
In this episode of the solecast we’re talking with Sara Falconer and Daniel McGowan of the “Certain Days Collective.” Certain Days puts out a calendar every year that donates its funds to RAPP (Release Aging People in...
In this episode of the solecast we’re talking with Sara Falconer and Daniel McGowan of the “Certain Days Collective.” Certain Days puts out a calendar every year that donates its funds to RAPP (Release Aging People in Prison), Addameer Prisoners...
One of the toughest things about organizing together is making decisions as a group. There are a lot of things to weigh: Who gets a say in which decisions? What’s the balance between efficiency and inclusion? Listen to this episode to hear about...
One of the toughest things about organizing together is making decisions as a group. There are a lot of things to weigh: Who gets a say in which decisions? What’s the balance between efficiency and inclusion? Listen to this episode to hear about...
Matt Hern is a long-time writer and community organizer in Vancouver. We discuss the projects and ideas he’s engaged with over the past several decades, including his upbringing and politicization, having kids and establishing alternative schools, a...
In today’s episode we discuss the second amendment sanctuary movement that has gained momentum in Virginia following sweeping gun control measures introduced after Democrats won Virginia’s House and Senate for the first time in decades...
This week, we share the first half of a two-part series on the secret history of chemistry with Taylor Perry. We chat about education, history, and the progenitor of chemistry: alchemy. Check out Pearson and Taylor’s actual-play podcast...
Episode 242 has in store: – A discussion of proposals targeting gypsies and travellers to make laws around trespass and ‘unauthorised encampments’ more draconian with Emma from Friends, Families and Travellers. You can find the government...
Perspectives from Iranian Anarchists This week on The Final Straw we feature a chat with a translator of the Anarchist Union of Afghanistan and Iran to share perspectives from membership in Iran and abroad about resistance to the regime from within...