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Women Rising XVIII:
Rescuers of Wildlife
December 31, 2008

We hear from four leading animal rights activists, working in Columbia, Uzbekistan, the Animals Asia Foundation, and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
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Year in Review 2008
(Dec 24)
A review and update of some of Making Contact's best programs of 2008; focusing on Iraq war veterans, a crackdown on immigrants in Arizona, and the creation of a reproductive health care program for low income women of color in New Orleans.

Born in Flames: Case of the New Jersey 7
(Dec 17)
It's a case that not only made headlines across the nation but also has more questions than answers. Was it self-defense or attempted manslaughter? An assault by a lesbian gang or a homophobic attack? On this edition: the story of the "New Jersey 7."

A Journey To Darfur: Rethinking Intervention
(Dec 10)
It's been 5 years of genocide in Darfur; 300,000 lives have been lost and millions displaced. On this edition, we'll hear what it's like to embed with rebels in Darfur who say they are fighting for political and economic rights.

The Color of AIDS: Bringing "Risk" Up to Date (encore edition)
(Dec 3)
On this edition, those on the frontlines of the grassroots HIV/AIDS movement bring the discussion about HIV risk up to date. They say generating more relevant prevention models is literally a matter of life and death, especially for women of color.

Food for Thought
(Nov 26)
We take a look at sustainable farming practices and find solutions right in our backyards: urban farms in the heart of San Francisco, food production in a skyscraper, and on the ground at a Portland, Maine food bank.

Dismantling the Master's House: Indigenous Strategies and the Limits of Law
(Nov 19)
Around the world, indigenous communities are fighting for - and winning - long-awaited legal and political recognition from international governmental bodies, including the United Nations. But some say this special status comes at the cost of true self-determination.

State of Fear: Arizona's Immigrant Crackdown
(Nov 12)
Immigration raids are on the rise across the nation. Arizona is no exception. On this edition, we go to Maricopa County, where one man's policing tactics, which many call illegal, may be paving the way for future U.S. immigration policy.

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