Be the Change Radio » Democracy http://bethechangeradio.org Voices of Action Wed, 09 May 2012 18:23:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 "Be the change that you want to see in the world." -- Gandhi. A call-in talk show on taking positive action in our personal, social, cultural, political, environmental and global lives. Originally broadcast on "Be the Change" on Independent Radio WVKR 91.3 FM Poughkeepsie NY. Julie & Amy clean Julie & Amy action@bethechangeradio.org action@bethechangeradio.org (Julie & Amy) © Fancy Broccoli Productions "Be the change that you want to see in the world." -- Gandhi. change, action, society, local, community Be the Change Radio » Democracy http://www.bethechangeradio.org/images/bethechangelogo144.png http://bethechangeradio.org/category/democracy/ City Council Person at Large http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/26/city-council-person-at-large/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/26/city-council-person-at-large/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 23:56:16 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=885 George Mansfield, Beacon city council person at large talks about why anyone might want to get involved in local politics.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/26/city-council-person-at-large/feed/ 0 Beacon,Elections,Local politics,Relationships,Volunteering George Mansfield, Beacon city council person at large talks about why anyone might want to get involved in local politics. George Mansfield, Beacon city council person at large talks about why anyone might want to get involved in local politics. Julie & Amy clean 56:17 Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/12/keystone-xl-tar-sands-pipeline/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/12/keystone-xl-tar-sands-pipeline/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:52:18 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=881 Mark Roland of Beacon NY went down to Washington DC to join in the protests against the proposal for the Keystone XL Tar Sands pipeline. He speaks with us today about why he chose to do that.

 

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]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2011/10/12/keystone-xl-tar-sands-pipeline/feed/ 0 Whole Earth Thinking http://bethechangeradio.org/2010/12/08/whole-earth-thinking/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2010/12/08/whole-earth-thinking/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 01:44:40 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=620 Dr. Stephanie Kaza, Director of Environmental Studies and Professor of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont talks with us about approaching “green living” from a contemplative perspective, acknowledging the interdependence of all things. She encourages us to take action at whatever level resonates with us: in our homes, our towns, our state, our country, internationally.

For more on how our shopping habits affect the entire planet, watch The Story of Stuff.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2010/12/08/whole-earth-thinking/feed/ 0 Mindfulness,Nature,Zen Dr. Stephanie Kaza, Director of Environmental Studies and Professor of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont talks with us about approaching "green living" from a contemplative perspective, Dr. Stephanie Kaza, Director of Environmental Studies and Professor of Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont talks with us about approaching "green living" from a contemplative perspective, acknowledging the interdependence of all things. She encourages us to take action at whatever level resonates with us: in our homes, our towns, our state, our country, internationally. For more on how our shopping habits affect the entire planet, watch The Story of Stuff. Julie & Amy clean 1:01:40 Investigative Journalism is Still Alive http://bethechangeradio.org/2009/09/02/investigative-journalism-is-still-alive/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2009/09/02/investigative-journalism-is-still-alive/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:19:19 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=280 Listen: Be the Change 2009-09-02

Investigative Journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer, project writer at the Poughkeepsie Journal and author of Crazy in America: The Hidden Tragedy of Our Criminalized Mentally Ill, talks about some of her current and past projects, and delves into what drives her in her work.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2009/09/02/investigative-journalism-is-still-alive/feed/ 0 Courage,Disabilities,Life path,Relationships Listen: Be the Change 2009-09-02 - Investigative Journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer, project writer at the Poughkeepsie Journal and author of Crazy in America: The Hidden Tragedy of Our Criminalized Mentally Ill, Listen: Be the Change 2009-09-02 Investigative Journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer, project writer at the Poughkeepsie Journal and author of Crazy in America: The Hidden Tragedy of Our Criminalized Mentally Ill, talks about some of her current and past projects, and delves into what drives her in her work. Julie & Amy clean Community Engagement http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/11/05/community-engagement/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/11/05/community-engagement/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:46:30 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=91 Listen: Be the Change 2008-11-05

Vassar Professor of Political Science, Sarita Gregory, tells us about training 180 college students to be pollworkers in the historical 2008 presidential election.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/11/05/community-engagement/feed/ 0 Elections,Local politics,Poughkeepsie,Youth Listen: Be the Change 2008-11-05 - Vassar Professor of Political Science, Sarita Gregory, tells us about training 180 college students to be pollworkers in the historical 2008 presidential election. Listen: Be the Change 2008-11-05 Vassar Professor of Political Science, Sarita Gregory, tells us about training 180 college students to be pollworkers in the historical 2008 presidential election. Julie & Amy clean Voting and fair elections http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/22/voting-and-fair-elections/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/22/voting-and-fair-elections/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:42:34 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=86 Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-22

Our guest is Vicky Perry, Voting Machine Coordinator for the Dutchess County Board of Elections.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/22/voting-and-fair-elections/feed/ 0 Elections,Local politics Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-22 - Our guest is Vicky Perry, Voting Machine Coordinator for the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-22 Our guest is Vicky Perry, Voting Machine Coordinator for the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Julie & Amy clean Participating in the democratic process http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/01/participating-in-the-democratic-process/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/01/participating-in-the-democratic-process/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:35:32 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=79 Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-01

We talk about engaging the democratic process through volunteering in voter registration drives, poll-watching, and door-to-door canvassing.

We take phone calls from local activist Marnie Andrews who has been a volunteer poll-watcher, and Gabe, a first-year college student who has done door-to-door- canvassing in this year’s presidential campaign.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/10/01/participating-in-the-democratic-process/feed/ 0 Elections,Local politics,Taking action,Volunteering Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-01 - We talk about engaging the democratic process through volunteering in voter registration drives, poll-watching, and door-to-door canvassing. - We take phone calls from local activist Marnie Andrews who h... Listen: Be the Change 2008-10-01 We talk about engaging the democratic process through volunteering in voter registration drives, poll-watching, and door-to-door canvassing. We take phone calls from local activist Marnie Andrews who has been a volunteer poll-watcher, and Gabe, a first-year college student who has done door-to-door- canvassing in this year's presidential campaign. Julie & Amy clean 103rd Assembly District http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/09/03/103rd-assembly-district/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/09/03/103rd-assembly-district/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:07:25 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=68 Listen: Be the Change 2008-09-03

We speak with Marc Molinaro, the incumbent, and Anne Rubin, the challenger, for the 103rd Assembly District seat. Vote in the primary on September 9th!

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/09/03/103rd-assembly-district/feed/ 0 Elections,Public office Listen: Be the Change 2008-09-03 - We speak with Marc Molinaro, the incumbent, and Anne Rubin, the challenger, for the 103rd Assembly District seat. Vote in the primary on September 9th! Listen: Be the Change 2008-09-03 We speak with Marc Molinaro, the incumbent, and Anne Rubin, the challenger, for the 103rd Assembly District seat. Vote in the primary on September 9th! Julie & Amy clean Labor http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/27/labor/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/27/labor/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:04:31 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=66 Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-27

We discuss Labor Day, labor unions, working in America. Many of you phone in to tell about your experiences.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/27/labor/feed/ 0 Labor Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-27 - We discuss Labor Day, labor unions, working in America. Many of you phone in to tell about your experiences. Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-27 We discuss Labor Day, labor unions, working in America. Many of you phone in to tell about your experiences. Julie & Amy clean Public Office http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/06/public-office/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/06/public-office/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:48:03 +0000 Julie http://bethechangeradio.org/wordpress/?p=58 Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-06

Amy and Julie speak to Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner, host of The Real Majority Project on WVKR, about running for public office, being a public official, how that differs from being a community activist, and how does one go about it anyway?

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2008/08/06/public-office/feed/ 0 Public office,WVKR Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-06 - Amy and Julie speak to Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner, host of The Real Majority Project on WVKR, about running for public office, being a public official, Listen: Be the Change 2008-08-06 Amy and Julie speak to Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner, host of The Real Majority Project on WVKR, about running for public office, being a public official, how that differs from being a community activist, and how does one go about it anyway? Julie & Amy clean