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We will discuss current issues in Brazil that are relevant to women, such as the election of Worker’s Party candidate Dilma Rousseff, a grandmother and former guerrilla, who was at one point imprisoned by the military dictatorship. We will also listen to a sample of Braz... Read more

We close the year with collective stories: Inspiring women, music and our chosen women of the year Read more

A conversation with Beth Poteet, the Coordinator for the Oregon New Sanctuary Movement, about migrant trends, issues and resources in the Portland Metro area. We will review the recent "Criminales Todos" art exhibit and the "Posadas" to welcome the stranger and bring lig... Read more

Peace on earth through homemade hugs: All you need to know about creating gifts of sustainable, free-range love and joy for the holidays. Get tips from Crafty Wonderland crafters, ideas for homemade food gifts from author Diane Morgan, learn re-usable art supplies from S... Read more

"Hey - What is Feminism Anyway?' Join Bread and Roses hosts Nico and Ashley, as they explore feminism by interviewing many people on the street from many walks of life.  There will be an opportunity to weigh in on the topic by calling in!  Read more

In a two part program we will talk with Najmeh Modarres about HIV/AIDS prevention in Botswana, where one quarter of the adult population has been affected by the disease. Najmeh is a public health educator, researcher and evaluator.   We also will discuss the Dream Act wit... Read more

In a two part program we talked withNajmeh Modarres about HIV/AIDS prevention in Botswana, where one quarter of the adult population has been affected by the disease. Najmeh is a public health educator, researcher and evaluator.We also will discuss the Dream Act with Jac... Read more

 Haiti's Cholera Outbreak: Voices from the ground  Bread and Roses host Nico V. talks with Ansel Herz, independent journalist based in Haiti, and Rosedanie Cadet, founder of Haitian aid organization Helping Hands Noramise about the recent outbreak of cholera in the country... Read more

Risking Compassion: daring to care A year ago, religious scholar Karen Armstrong and religious leaders from around the world created the Charter for Compassion – an affirmation of the Golden Rule as the only clear path to a peaceful world.   The Golden Rule—treat others ... Read more

A conversation with Anna Schuster about the Tamera living and learning community in Portugal and with Barbara Ford from Portland's own Columbia Ecovillage. The latter is the only urban farming co-housing community in the US.   Hosted by Gabriele Ross Read more