On the Ground w Esther Iverem

“On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation’s Capital” covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues.

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‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW, AUGUST 7, 2014–THE LARGEST RALLY EVER IN THE U.S. FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS, THE AFRICA SUMMIT

Posted August 7, 2014

AUGUST 7, 2014 THOUSANDS GATHER outside the White House in what is called the largest rally ever in the U.S. for Palestinian rights. Also,the Africa...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW, JULY 31, 2014–U.S. TAX DOLLARS FOR ISRAEL’S WAR ON GAZA BUT NOT FOR U.S. HEALTH CARE

Posted July 31, 2014

JULY 31, 2014 U.S. TAX DOLLARS FOR ISRAEL BUT NOT FOR U.S. HEALTH CARE/strong> : With more than 1200 Palestinians dead, activists against Israel’s...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW, JULY 24, 2014–PROTEST AT THE SITE OF A CHRISTIANS UNITED FOR ISRAEL EVENT IN DC

Posted July 24, 2014

JULY 24, 2014 THE REV. GRAYLAN HAGLER IS AMONG THE SPEAKERS PROTESTING AT THE SITE OF A CHRISTIANS UNITED FOR ISRAEL EVENT AT THE DC CONVENTION CENTER....

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW, JULY 17, 2014–VOICES FROM THE RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL TO STOP FRACKING AND FRACKED GAS EXPORTS, AND THE ATTACK ON GAZA

Posted July 17, 2014

JULY 17, 2014 VOICES FROM THE RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL TO STOP FRACKING AND FRACKED GAS EXPORTS and we speak to a member of Jewish Voice for Peace...

‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW, JULY 10, 2014–THE DMV IS THE NATION’S CAPITAL REGION–BUT WILL IT BECOME THE CAPITAL FOR FRACKING?

Posted July 10, 2014

JULY 10, 2014 The DMV is the nation’s capital region—but will it become the capital for fracking? Activists, including Oscar-nominated director...