In this episode, Carlos engages with library workers Chris Lindstrom and Nicole Dvorak, who share their experiences and insights into the challenges faced by library staff in Maryland. They discuss their journeys into library work, highlighting the stark realities of low pay, poor working conditions, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Both Chris and Nicole emphasize the importance of libraries as community resources, revealing how they often serve as social service hubs, providing essential support to those in need. They also shed light on the tactics employed by public library administrations to undermine union efforts, including hiring lobbyists to oppose pro-union legislation and paying $250,000 delaying negotiations to wear down staff resolve.

• Nicole Dvorak
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
• Tell the Charles County Public Library Board of Trustees to STOP Union Busting

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/21!

In this episode, Carlos engages with library workers Chris Lindstrom and Nicole Dvorak, who share their experiences and insights into the challenges faced by library staff in Maryland. They discuss their journeys into library work, highlighting the stark realities of low pay, poor working conditions, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Both Chris and Nicole emphasize the importance of libraries as community resources, revealing how they often serve as social service hubs, providing essential support to those in need. They also shed light on the tactics employed by public library administrations to undermine union efforts, including hiring lobbyists to oppose pro-union legislation and paying $250,000 delaying negotiations to wear down staff resolve.

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In this episode Carlos discusses the recent killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the subsequent protests demanding justice, and the broader implications of ICE's actions on communities, including the abduction of a U.S. citizen. The conversation also covers proposed legislation in Maryland aimed at restricting ICE officers from holding state law enforcement positions, highlighting the moral and ethical concerns surrounding ICE's operations and the need for systemic change in law enforcement practices.

Articles:

• Minneapolis shooting
• MD woman taken by ICE
• MD bill banning ICE agents from being state police
• DC Mayor Bowser says Defund ICE

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/14!

In this episode Carlos discusses the recent killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent, the subsequent protests demanding justice, and the broader implications of ICE's actions on communities, including the abduction of a U.S. citizen. The conversation also covers proposed legislation in Maryland aimed at restricting ICE officers from holding state law enforcement positions, highlighting the moral and ethical concerns surrounding ICE's operations and the need for systemic change in law enforcement practices.

Articles:

• Minneapolis shooting
• MD woman taken by ICE
• MD bill banning ICE agents from being state police

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In this engaging conversation, Owen S. Andrews, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland representing the Green Party, discusses his journey from activism to politics, the importance of grassroots organizing, and the challenges faced by third-party candidates in a predominantly Democratic state. The conversation covers the Green party's platform on a range of topics including the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the Maryland Israel Development Corporation, the need for state-based reparations, and the environmental concerns surrounding data centers. Andrews emphasizes the importance of public financing for elections and the need for a more inclusive political landscape that prioritizes the voices of marginalized communities.

Owen Silverman Andrews:

• Andy & Owen for Maryland campaign website
• MD Green Gubernatorial Campaign linktree
• MD Green Party Gubernatorial debate petition

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 1/7!

In this engaging conversation, Owen S. Andrews, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland representing the Green Party, discusses his journey from activism to politics, the importance of grassroots organizing, and the challenges faced by third-party candidates in a predominantly Democratic state. The conversation covers the Green party's platform on a range of topics including the ongoing genocide in Gaza, the Maryland Israel Development Corporation, the need for state-based reparations, and the environmental concerns surrounding data centers. Andrews emphasizes the importance of public financing for elections and the need for a more inclusive political landscape that prioritizes the voices of marginalized communities.

Owen Silverman Andrews:

• Andy & Owen for Maryland campaign website
• MD Green Gubernatorial Campaign linktree
• MD Green Party Gubernatorial debate petition

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In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulations, and the economic implications of the cannabis industry. Luke shares insights on the challenges faced by small producers and the importance of allowing small producers to procure license. The conversation emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach to cannabis legislation in Maryland.

Luke Jones:

• Maryland NORML
• Weed Wars: Maryland's Monopoly
• MCA Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on 12/24!

In this conversation, Carlos interviews Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (Maryland NORML), Luke Jones, a prominent advocate for cannabis legalization in Maryland. They discuss the evolution of cannabis legislation, the impact of federal laws on state regulations, and the economic implications of the cannabis industry. Luke shares insights on the challenges faced by small producers and the importance of allowing small producers to procure license. The conversation emphasizes the need for a more inclusive and community-focused approach to cannabis legislation in Maryland.

Luke Jones:

• Maryland NORML
• Weed Wars: Maryland's Monopoly
• MCA Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Data Dashboard

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