Tag Archives: Ako Abdul-Samad

Let’s get real on gun safety

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HERE’S THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM, with a hard, serious focus on gun violence. Joining me are State Rep. Ako Abdul Samad and Dr. Charles Goldman. It’s an enlightened and enlightening conversation, and I’ll simply encourage you to give it a listen and share your feedback.

But before you do: Based on the sad reality that not a single so-called “advanced” country anywhere in the world has a gun-violence problem like the US, I’ll pose one question for you:

How do we improve gun safety and keep the most dangerous weapons out of the hands of the hands of the most dangerous people?

Ok, that’s two questions. Feedback, responses, insights welcome. Thanks for reading, listening, and taking action! Continue Reading →

A July Fourth Message from Black America

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Given the deeply disturbing incidents happening across the country — including in Des Moines at the Iowa State Capitol last week (check out Jennie Erwin’s livestream) — it should be clear to everyone that police departments across the US are racially biased and have been militarized by the federal government. Continue Reading →

Officers kneel with protesters at George Floyd action

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Even while the officers’ taking a knee was immensely important, it is still just a symbol. A further coming together of the community needs to happen. We all must commit to working toward policy changes that shift the system away from the racism that has been accepted or perpetrated by too many – even by ourselves. Continue Reading →

First Nation – Farmer Climate Unity March

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Dear Friends, After a stormy night, marchers carpooled to the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for a press conference to announce the First Nation – Farmer Climate Unity March. Though the Continue Reading →