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Act Out! [56]: Audio Podcast - Activism Spring, a Tiny Way to Help the Homeless, and Artists Capture Crooks

Act Out! [56]: Audio Podcast - Activism Spring, a Tiny Way to Help the Homeless, and Artists Capture Crooks
Mon, 4/4/2016 - by Eleanor Goldfield

This week, from marches to sit-ins to teach-ins and rallies – activism is in full swing and we're giving you the run down of what's coming up on the front lines. Next, the mere fact that we have over half a million homeless on any given day in the richest country in the world is not only atrocious but absurd. Thankfully, individuals and communities are quite literally using tiny measures to make a difference. And finally, there are a lot of corrupt 'n greedy crooks who should be doing time – and these inmates want to introduce them to you. But first, Democracy Springs.

Site List:

democracyspring.org

democracyawakening.org

bit.ly/TinyHouseStart

prisonpolicy.org

thecapturedproject.com

jeffgreenspan.com

stopthepipeline.org

 

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