Subject: Prop 8, the Media and the GLBT Community
Guest: Juan Barajas, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Host: Al Kielwasser
Category Archives: Accountability and Representation
When the media does us wrong and community accountability
Friends of The Earth – Tiny Ingredients, Big Risks
This report from Friends of the Earth documents a tenfold increase in unregulated, unlabeled “nanofood” products on the American market since 2008. The products containing unlabeled nano-ingredients range from Kraft American Singles to Hershey’s chocolate. They are made by major companies including Kraft, General Mills, Hershey, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Smucker’s and Albertsons. But due to a lack of labeling and disclosure, a far greater number of food products with undisclosed nanomaterials are likely currently on the market. These nanomaterials differ significantly from larger particles of the same chemical composition, and new studies are adding to a growing body of scientific evidence indicating they may be more toxic to humans and the environment. Continue reading Friends of The Earth – Tiny Ingredients, Big Risks
Media News – SF Public Access – Aurora Grajeda
Subject: SF Hate Speech Resolution, Guest: Aurora Grajeda, Hispanic/Latino Anti-Defamation Coalition
The Latino Media Gap
Study on Latino media exclusion from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP).
Media News – SF Public Access – Roshan Pourabdullah
Subject: Media Coverage of Iranian Election, Guest: Roshan Pourabdollah – United for Iran NC
Media News-SF Public Access: Tommy Morahan
Who’s In Danger?
An analysis of the demographics and social characteristics of the highest vulnerability zones for chemical accidents and the policy reforms to lower the likelihood of such accidents and reduce the disparate impacts on low-income communities. From the Health Alliance for Chemical Policy Reform.
CURB Decarceration Report
Communities United For a Responsible Budget (CURB) puts out an annual report on how California counties are doing in making strides towards lower rates of imprisonment. This year, every single one got a failing grade, the competition being between a fail, a double fail and a triple fail.