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Clothing Kits for Syrian Children
Clothing Kits for Syrian Children UNICEF prepares winter clothing kits for Syrian children. Take a look at what is inside these boxes. UNICEF 03/03/2013 89 Views
Adam Carter on Finding Work in India Doing a Micro-Philanthropy Project
Adam Carter on Finding Work in India Doing a Micro-Philanthropy Project Carter talks about his past experience traveling to India and how a recent trip collaborating with VANNI working with deaf children in Kolkata taught him the power of communication. Carter travels to India to help the non-profit improve how it creates education materials for hearing-impaired children living in poverty. Capture Your Flag 02/18/2013 338 Views
When You Have To Kill An Animal
When You Have To Kill An Animal Does being pro-animal mean insisting on their right-to-life? Lori Gruen, JEssica Harris and Mike Fry join Josh to discuss. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/10/2013 4,999 Views
U.S. Farm Worker Conditions Likened To Modern Slavery
U.S. Farm Worker Conditions Likened To Modern Slavery A farm worker joins us to discuss the issues facing himself and his fellow field workers, including low wages and poor working conditions. HuffPost Live Highlights 01/31/2013 25,407 Views
Gay Agenda: Merman, Gay Marriage = Murder, LGBT Students Spread AIDS?
Gay Agenda: Merman, Gay Marriage = Murder, LGBT Students Spread AIDS? A Texas lawmaker says LGBT student centers support the spread of AIDS, there's a real-life merman living in Florida, and... equal rights for murderers? What was he thinking? Nightcap 04/04/2013 1,455 Views
Loretta Ross: Mentored by Byllye Avery
Loretta Ross: Mentored by Byllye Avery Ross shares her deep appreciation for role model Byllye Avery who focused on organizing black women to protect their own health. Makers.com 05/01/2013 610 Views
Trayvon Martin's Mother: What Does Justice Look Like?
Trayvon Martin's Mother: What Does Justice Look Like? One year after the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin and one month after his 18th birthday, Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon's mother, will reflect on the circumstances surrounding the death of her son and the role that perception played in the public analysis and conversation that ensued. She will also reflect on the ongoing work of the Justice for Trayvon Martin Foundation. FORA.tv Politics 03/24/2013 296 Views
Urban Vs. Suburban: Are There Housing Discrimination Differences?
Urban Vs. Suburban: Are There Housing Discrimination Differences? Jacob speaks with the community about the issue of housing discrimination. HuffPost Live Highlights 02/23/2013 336 Views
Women Challenge Western Wall Rules
Women Challenge Western Wall Rules Rabbi Elyse Frishman was among four women who were arrested in December after wearing a tallit (a prayer shawl) at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The gender discrimination women face in Israel is intolerable, said Frishman. “This is really an issue of religious freedom, and this understanding that within Judaism that there’s more than one path to God,” she said. Odyssey Networks 03/24/2013 2,992 Views
Loretta Ross: Few Choices for a Pregnant Teen
Loretta Ross: Few Choices for a Pregnant Teen Ross recalls the emotional story of how she came to keep her child and also how the few choices she was given at a pregnant 14 year old, planted the seed of feminism she would eventually follow. Makers.com 05/01/2013 2,337 Views
Peace Corps Member: The Budget For Us Is Same As Army Marching Band
Peace Corps Member: The Budget For Us Is Same As Army Marching Band This week marks the 52nd anniversary of the Peace Corps. How much of an impact does the program make today, or is it just for appearances? Ross Szabo shares his story with Alyone Minkovski. HuffPost Live Highlights 03/02/2013 254 Views
I Was Sexually Harrassed While In The Peace Corps: Jia's Story
I Was Sexually Harrassed While In The Peace Corps: Jia's Story This week marks the 52nd anniversary of the Peace Corps. How much of an impact does the program make today, or is it just for appearances? Jia Tolentino shares her story. HuffPost Live Highlights 03/02/2013 453 Views
Same Sex Marriage: What's the Right Answer For Prop 8?
Same Sex Marriage: What's the Right Answer For Prop 8? The Supreme Court is facing a tough decision; for the first time, the justices will hear the case on legalizing same sex marriage. And apparently, it's not as simple as 'yes' or 'no' -- as we found out when we took an open mic to the streets. Nightcap 03/27/2013 413 Views
Vocal Trash: A Trash Talkn Performance About Recycling: Music Box
Vocal Trash: A Trash Talkn Performance About Recycling: Music Box Performance Group Vocal Trash Gives a show, tells us about their music and gives us a possible new use for unwanted trash. Nightcap 02/15/2013 1,109 Views
Nestle CEO Says Water Scarcity Demands Urgent Action
Nestle CEO Says Water Scarcity Demands Urgent Action When the CEO of the world's largest food company sounds the alarm on water scarcity, it's time to listen. Irrigation created civilization, will water scarcity end it? Joining Jacob Soboroff to discuss is guest Sandra Postel. HuffPost Live Highlights 02/28/2013 9,104 Views

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