Will they ever close the School of the Americas?

On the next Your Call, we'll speak with Nico Udu-Gama, one of 15 human rights activists facing trial for nonviolent direct action to shut down the military training school. What legacy has the School of the Americas left on US foreign policy with Latin America? And what's happening there today? Join us live at 10 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What do you want to know about the School of the Americas? On the next Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:

Nico Udu-Gama, one of 15 human rights activists facing trial for nonviolent direct action to close the School of the Americas

Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, associate professor of Justice and Peace Studies at University of St. Thomas in Minnesota and author of School of Assassins: Guns, Greed and Globalization

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How is climate change contributing to global violence?

On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation with Christian Parenti, author of Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence. Parenti says if you "scratch the surface of many conflicts, you will find a clear climatological angle." How have extreme weather conditions and resource scarcity sparked social and political unrest? Join us at 10 or email feedback@yourcallradio.org. How can we avoid further climate catastrophes? It's Your Call with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Richard Dolesh, Chief of Public Policy of National Recreation and Park Association

Bonny Hawley, executive director of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Ruth Coleman, Director of California State Parks

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What was your reaction to the horrific shootings in Arizona?

On the next Your Call we'll open the lines to get your views about today's political climate. Jared Loughner, 22, opened fire at a meet and greet hosted by Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords. She remains in critical condition. Six people, including a federal judge and a nine-year-old girl have died. How should the media and politicians respond? Join us live at 10 or send us an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. This is not an isolated incident as many have suggested. Where should the conversation go from here? It's Your Call, with Rose Aguilar and you.

Guests:
Chip Berlet, senior analyst at Political Research Associates and co-author of Right-Wing Populism in America: Too Close for Comfort

Alfredo Gutierrez, former Arizona state senate majority leader; editor of La Frontera Times

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