http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/womens 2008-12-04T08:54:25Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/61892--mr-condom-on-birth-control-promotion-in-thailand 2008-12-04T08:54:25Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eulW2XxCXxc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eulW2XxCXxc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/61892--mr-condom-on-birth-control-promotion-in-thailand"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/76846" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/08/01/Mechai_Viravaidya_HIV_Prevention_and_Health_in_Thailand">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>AIDS activist Mechai "Mr. Condom" Viravaidya discusses creative methods for birth control promotion in his native Thailand, developed in order to deal with a 1970s overpopulation crisis.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Mechai Viravaidya, politician and founder of the Population and Community Development Association in Thailand, discusses his innovative techniques for promoting birth control in the face of overpopulation and the AIDS epidemic.</p> <p>He also talks about his efforts to build economies in rural villages in order to promote health and education. - Chautauqua Institution</p> <p>Mechai Viravaidya, popularly known as "Mr. Condom" in his native Thailand, was recently awarded the 2007 Gates Award for Global Health on behalf of The Population and Community Development Association (PDA), the organization he founded in 1974. For over 30 years, PDA has helped improve lives and strengthen communities in Thailand through HIV prevention and family planning programs that have become international models. A health economist by training, Viravaidya is best known for his use of humor and unorthodox methods in focusing the public's attention on public health.The programs developed by Viravaidya and PDA led to a dramatic reduction in new HIV infections in Thailand, from 143,000 in 1991 to 21,000 in 2003. </p> <p>Using a nationwide network of village-based volunteers, PDA empowers women to plan their pregnancies, giving both mothers and children the opportunity to live healthier lives. PDA's comprehensive approach to poverty reduction also addresses income generation, water resource development, sanitation projects, environmental conservation, and promotion of gender equality and democracy.</p> <p>Today, PDA's 600 employees and more than 12,000 volunteers work in 18 regional development centers and branch offices throughout Thailand. Through its international training program, PDA has trained 2,900 people from 50 countries in innovative approaches to HIV prevention, family planning, adolescent reproductive health and other issues.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/61892--mr-condom-on-birth-control-promotion-in-thailand">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/59118-obama-and-global-images-of-america-andrew-young 2008-11-17T12:48:59Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fBEsiThUQcI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fBEsiThUQcI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/59118-obama-and-global-images-of-america-andrew-young"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/72564" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/07/02/Andrew_Young_in_Conversation">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Civil rights activist Andrew Young argues that Barack Obama, if elected president, has a great potential to improve global attitudes towards American government.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Andrew Young, Former Ambassador to the UN, is part of the religion department's 2008 Chautauqua Institution afternoon lecture series. He covers diverse topics including the Obama presidency, globalized corporations, and US gender relations - Chautauqua Institution</p> <p>Andrew Young is an American civil rights activist, former U.S. congressman and mayor of Atlanta, Georgia. He was the United States' first African-American ambassador to the United Nations.Ambassador Young serves on the National Security Council Advisory Board and remains active in numerous charitable activities and organizations. He is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the French Legion of Honor, the Bishop Walker Humanitarian Award, and over 60 honorary degrees from prestigious universities around the world.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/59118-obama-and-global-images-of-america-andrew-young">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/57718-debate-barack-on-womens-health 2008-10-21T12:51:05Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ziLbe9gSpMY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ziLbe9gSpMY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/57718-debate-barack-on-womens-health"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/70408" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Barack Obama outlines his support of womens' health.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/57718-debate-barack-on-womens-health">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/55622-wal-mart-and-john-mccain-vs-women-workers 2008-12-04T10:28:34Z WakeUpWalMart <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zi7E3rLORh8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Zi7E3rLORh8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/55622-wal-mart-and-john-mccain-vs-women-workers"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/67417" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Why is John McCain siding with Wal-Mart and other corporate interests instead of America's working women? </p> <p>Breadwinner: a new TV ad from WakeUpWalMart.com</p> </div> <a href="/blog/55622-wal-mart-and-john-mccain-vs-women-workers">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/52527-politically-incorrect 2008-12-04T08:46:50Z OPERATION ITCH <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eONaEuS4eEw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eONaEuS4eEw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/52527-politically-incorrect"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/63729" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>subscribe- click above</p> <p>Thanks to those donating. It is much appreciated, and helps keep this going <a href="http://operationitch.wordpress.com/the-hermit-with-davis-fleetwood/">operationitch.wordpress.com</a> </p> </div> <a href="/blog/52527-politically-incorrect">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50398-delaware-governor-ruth-ann-minner-denver-co-8-26-08 2008-10-30T03:29:29Z barackobama <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eoK1FU9OEuA&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eoK1FU9OEuA&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/50398-delaware-governor-ruth-ann-minner-denver-co-8-26-08"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/61204" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Governor Minner shared her story at a Women's Economic Roundtable hosted by Michelle Obama.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/50398-delaware-governor-ruth-ann-minner-denver-co-8-26-08">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/42053-what-s-going-on-in-india 2008-12-04T08:57:47Z Breakthrough <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vYFWxnbyE5E&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vYFWxnbyE5E&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/42053-what-s-going-on-in-india"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/47455" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Counselors, educators, Shubha Mudgal, Shantanu Moitra and Gulzar- give you the answers.</p> <p>www.breakthrough.tv</p> </div> <a href="/blog/42053-what-s-going-on-in-india">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40582-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-1-4 2008-10-19T09:31:00Z I Want Democracy Now <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/seFFSWCtpF8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/seFFSWCtpF8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40582-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-1-4"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45777" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>1968, Forty Years Later: Tariq Ali Looks Back on a Pivotal Year in the Global Struggle for Social Justice</p> <p>We continue our series "1968, Forty Years Later" with the political activist, novelist and historian, Tariq Ali. Back in the 1960s, with the Vietnam War at its height, Tariq Ali earned a national reputation through debates with figures like Henry Kissinger and then-British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart. He protested against the Vietnam War, led the now-infamous march on the American embassy in London in 1968, and edited the revolutionary paper Black Dwarf, where he became friends with numerous influential figures, such as Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Forty years later, Tariq Ali continues his lifelong struggle against US foreign policy across the globe. [includes rush transcript]</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40582-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-1-4">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40580-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-3-4 2008-10-19T09:30:59Z I Want Democracy Now <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wxsrbdb5rBw&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wxsrbdb5rBw&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40580-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-3-4"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45775" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>1968, Forty Years Later: Tariq Ali Looks Back on a Pivotal Year in the Global Struggle for Social Justice</p> <p>We continue our series "1968, Forty Years Later" with the political activist, novelist and historian, Tariq Ali. Back in the 1960s, with the Vietnam War at its height, Tariq Ali earned a national reputation through debates with figures like Henry Kissinger and then-British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart. He protested against the Vietnam War, led the now-infamous march on the American embassy in London in 1968, and edited the revolutionary paper Black Dwarf, where he became friends with numerous influential figures, such as Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Forty years later, Tariq Ali continues his lifelong struggle against US foreign policy across the globe. [includes rush transcript]</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40580-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-3-4">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40581-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-2-4 2008-11-04T03:28:58Z I Want Democracy Now <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J8s6ZmoGJN4&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J8s6ZmoGJN4&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40581-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-2-4"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45776" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>1968, Forty Years Later: Tariq Ali Looks Back on a Pivotal Year in the Global Struggle for Social Justice</p> <p>We continue our series "1968, Forty Years Later" with the political activist, novelist and historian, Tariq Ali. Back in the 1960s, with the Vietnam War at its height, Tariq Ali earned a national reputation through debates with figures like Henry Kissinger and then-British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart. He protested against the Vietnam War, led the now-infamous march on the American embassy in London in 1968, and edited the revolutionary paper Black Dwarf, where he became friends with numerous influential figures, such as Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Forty years later, Tariq Ali continues his lifelong struggle against US foreign policy across the globe. [includes rush transcript]</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40581-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-2-4">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/40579-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-4-4 2008-10-19T09:30:59Z I Want Democracy Now <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AB2MDgze5dY&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AB2MDgze5dY&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/40579-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-4-4"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/45774" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>1968, Forty Years Later: Tariq Ali Looks Back on a Pivotal Year in the Global Struggle for Social Justice</p> <p>We continue our series "1968, Forty Years Later" with the political activist, novelist and historian, Tariq Ali. Back in the 1960s, with the Vietnam War at its height, Tariq Ali earned a national reputation through debates with figures like Henry Kissinger and then-British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart. He protested against the Vietnam War, led the now-infamous march on the American embassy in London in 1968, and edited the revolutionary paper Black Dwarf, where he became friends with numerous influential figures, such as Stokely Carmichael, Malcolm X, John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Forty years later, Tariq Ali continues his lifelong struggle against US foreign policy across the globe. [includes rush transcript]</p> </div> <a href="/blog/40579-tariq-ali-discusses-the-politics-of-1968-4-4">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/19990-feminism-survey-men-on-the-street 2008-10-22T03:29:33Z contaminantmedia <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3pdbnzFUsXI&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3pdbnzFUsXI&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/19990-feminism-survey-men-on-the-street"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/19690" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p></p> </div> <a href="/blog/19990-feminism-survey-men-on-the-street">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/7491-how-much-do-people-care-about-the-wnba 2008-10-14T11:29:16Z youngturks <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dH9kJptNDqE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dH9kJptNDqE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/7491-how-much-do-people-care-about-the-wnba"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/6777" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Should the WNBA get same amount of coverage as other sports. The Young Turks on Air America Radio, M-F 6-9am ET, and on theyoungturks.com</p> </div> <a href="/blog/7491-how-much-do-people-care-about-the-wnba">Watch the video</a>