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Democracycast

Reports from independent journalists and interviews with knowledgeable people covering the topics of independent journalists, democracy, human rights, press freedom, and journalism. www.democracywatchnews.org

Dec 31, 2015

Petro stock divestitures by Gates Foundation, health & environmental problems with burning forests for palm oil production, Seattle City Council elections, Kshama Sawant, anti-tax measure succeeds 


Dec 30, 2015

Michael Buell & Manny Aguilar report from the Mexican border on the plight of deported veterans, difficulties in getting visas, broken families due to deportation roundups, Boycott Driscold foods.


Dec 29, 2015

Mark Taylor-Canfield reports from Seattle on City Council elections, $15 wage, police accountability, state of emergency for the homeless is declared, and gentrification. John Harvey reports from the East coast on $15 wage, United Steel workers lockout, TPP events in D.C., & the million mask march.


Nov 24, 2015

Sandy Fields’ update on ERA efforts. John Harvey reports on the Million Mask March and encryption.


Nov 9, 2015

City Council elections and redistricting. Police accountability including law suits. School districts are struggling with transgender rights. Olympia Washington may be the next city to adopt the $15 wage.

Seattle pays $55k settlement to woman injured by police