Carlton Williams, who directs the Cornell University Law School's Movement Lawyering Clinic, talks about the importance of defending human rights defenders. The clinic took on the case of Ashley Spring, who witnessed an arrest made by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers in Worcester, MA. During this encounter, which has become known as the "Eureka Street Incident, she tried to help people being detained.
In this day and age of government overreach it is even more important to monitor the government's activities, including those of ICE, which often violate the law.
One of the organizations active in Worcester is the Luce Immigrant Justice Network. For more information, visit: https://www.lucemass.org/
Information about the law clinic can be found here: https://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/academics/experiential-learning/clinical-program/movement-lawyering-practicum/
Ashley's story is here: https://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/news/ashley-spring-stood-up-for-immigrants-the-movement-lawyering-clinic-stood-up-for-ashley-spring/

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Meera Viruru and Jim McDonald, who are members of the Amnesty International local group in Chicago, talk about two recent human rights reports on the garment industry in South Asia. In this trillion dollar industry, more than 100 million people are employed, and 40% of manufacturing jobs in South Asia are in the garment industry. Many of the factories are in Free Trade Zones, also known as Special Economic Zones, or Export Processing Zones, that make it easy to circumvent domestic labor laws and protections. Efforts to form unions are often crushed. For more information look at the following:
"Stitched Up: Denial of Freedom of Association for Garment Workers in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka":  https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa04/8929/2025/en/ 
"Abandoned by Fashion: The Urgent Need for Fashion Brands to Champion Workers' Rights": https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/asa04/8930/2025/en/
"Global Garment Industry Profits from Denial of Rights to Unionize": https://www.amnestyusa.org/press-releases/global-garment-industry-profits-from-denial-of-right-to-unionize-in-major-sourcing-countries/
"Why are Women Workers' Rights in the Garment Industry a Gender Discrimination Issue?": https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2025/11/workers-rights-in-the-garment-industry-a-gender-discrimination-issue/


Meera Viruru and Jim McDonald on Garment workers_4upload

Jerome Wright and Beth Harris discuss the human rights crisis in New York State's prison system and the efforts to change the narrative and bring about substantial and systemic change. Jerome speaks from experience of being a returning citizen after 30 years incarcerated in NYS prisons and working as an advocate in many organizations.
Since the torture and murder of Robert Brooks by prison guards at the Marcy prison in September 2024 and the statewide wildcat strike of prison guards in February 2025, the situation in New York's prisons has deteriorated further under the supervision of Daniel Martuscello, the Commissioner of DOCCS (Department of Corrections and Community Supervision).  Jerome and Beth urge our community to participate in A Day of Action against Mass Incarceration planned for March 16 in Albany to demand executive and legislative action to end the longstanding and acute crisis of brutality, torture, and death in NYS prisons, including by expanding pathways home from incarceration and transforming the environment inside. There will be a rally, press conference, and meetings with lawmakers. It is possible to catch a bus from Syracuse or form car pools from Ithaca.  More information and registration at https://rebrand.ly/Massinc 
For information about taking action, contact Jerome Wright (HALT Solitary Campaign and NYS Jails Justice Network) at: jeromerwright@yahoo.com or Beth Harris (CNY Communities for Justice) at: beth55harris@gmail.com
If you are interested in car pooling to Albany from Ithaca, contact Ute at: uteritzdeutch@yahoo.com

Jerome Wright and Beth Harris on the New York State Prison System_4upload

Mike Goodwin started doing comedy in the church, but it didn't take long before he realized he wanted to make the comedy clubs laugh just as much as the church. Featured on America's Got Talent Mike has traveled the country telling jokes for the last 10 years. And this month he's headed to Florida. Before his Florida shows he was nice enough to stop by The Doc G Show! Mike and Doc talk about going to the University of South Carolina, going to the army before starting in comedy, starting by telling jokes in church, making the decision to do comedy full time, making jokes about his family and much much more. Meanwhile on the rest of the show Doc G and Mike C dive hard into some People headlines, and Doc takes a hard stance against girl scout lemon flavored cookies. Make sure to listen.
Introduction: 0:00:21
Birthday Suit 1: 10:48
Ripped from the Headlines: 15:51
Shoutouts: 29:10
Mike Goodwin Interview: 38:52
Mike C Top 3: 1:30:00
Birthday Suit 2: 1:43:12
Birthday Suit 3: 1:47:10

The Doc G Show March 4th 2026 (Featuring Mike Goodwin)

Darrin and Billy Ray talk about conventions. The good, the bad, and the smelly.

Sorta Ridiculous STS Anime Milwaukee

The Backyard Bay Radio Show broadcast on March 7, 2026.

Mar 7, 2026 - Backyard Bay Radio Show

Elise Auerbach, who is the Iran Country Specialist at Amnesty International USA, talks about the human rights situation in the country historically and at present. Elise has received an award for her refugee case work at the recent Annual General Meeting of AIUSA. Over the last few decades, she has reviewed more than 200 cases, providing declarations of support and testimonies in immigration court proceedings. She discusses the various reasons the Iranian government uses to target, convict, imprison, and execute people in Iran, and encourages people to continue with their activism, for example, the Nowruz actions, which highlight the cases of individuals around Iran's New Year. We also reflect that during the current war, Israel, the United States, and Iran have been violating international human rights law because they have failed to ensure that civilians are protected.
For more information, visit: 
https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/middle-east/iran/report-iran/
https://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/iran/

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/03/urgent-call-to-protect-civilians-and-respect-international-law-amid-escalating-regional-conflict-following-us-and-israeli-attacks-on-iran/

This year's Nowruz cases are here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.amnestyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Nowruz-2026.pdf

Elise Auerbach on Iran March 13_4upload

Darrin, Billy Ray, and Stephen talk about puppet shows, wrestling, and theme songs!

Sorta Ridiculous STS with Stephen W

Tom Getman reflects on his recent trip to Egypt, where he engaged in conversations with officials who are in charge of refugees, including those from Palestine. We talk about the ongoing war in Gaza, the violence in the West Bank, and the sale of weapons to Israel that are used against civilians, which is against international law. We also discuss what is going on in the United States with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents patrolling the streets in Minnesota, dragging immigrants from the street and their homes while wearing masks to obscure their identity, and killing two protesters, who were U.S. citizens. In the majority of these cases judges found the detained immigrants to have authorization to be in the country. While Trump has demonized Somalis, the community has rallied around their neighbors, demonstrating that an alternative way that is centered on community solidarity is possible. Lastly, we reflect on the importance of hope and resilience, and supporting each other.

Tom Getman on Palestinian refugees_4upload

Paul O'Brien, who is retiring as executive director at Amnesty International USA, reflects on the current human rights situation around the world and in the United States. This moment of crisis can be seen as a moment of opportunity to educate people about human rights, which are more broad than civil and political rights. Paul briefly reflects on his Irish heritage, as he plans to return there.

Paul OBrien March 27_4soundcloud

A lot of people say this radio show is a waste of time, and a lot of people are correct. But Doc G and his co-host Mike Charette are some of the best at wasting time. Every week, listen in with the Doc and Mike discussing everything that's happened since the last show including entertainment, pop culture, music and sports. Every week great guests come on the show to share their art, music, comedy or whatever else they've got! A podcast is posted every Wednesday! They're  recorded as a part of The Doc G Show that airs at 7p ET on  Spinnaker Radio 95.5 FM in Jacksonville Florida.
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