In this episode, C2C team members reflect on recent projects and give updates on events and things to come. We also discuss the necessity to pause the podcast until a new producer can be found. This is both a sad and hopeful moment. Our podcast has been live on KMRE since 2012, and we are so grateful to them for giving our ecofeminist news and information a home. We will be back! Taking a pause to rest, consider, and build is part of our movement building that often allows us to shift toward new...
Jun 12, 2024•55 min•Season 13Ep. 19
In this episode, CommunityVOZ producers Elias Lopez and Liz Darrow talk with Movement Support Team members Ana Sofia, Liam, Mimi, Isaac, and Kira about what brought them to C2C, their favorite moments so far as part of the team, and some of the struggles they have faced as a part of movement building. We also say a bittersweet farewell to our magnificent co-producer Elias Lopez, who has brought so much to this podcast over the past two years. Best of luck in your new adventures Elias! Songs in t...
May 16, 2024•57 min•Season 13Ep. 17
In this episode, Liz and Elias talk with Edgar, Rhys, Bodi, and David, C2C's digital, audio, visual, and social media producers, about our work. We discuss how our storytelling engages critically with context and how we hold the responsibility of telling the story of the movement. Music from the episode: Dark Eyes by Lila Downs Rejoice by AJJ Support the show...
May 09, 2024•57 min•Season 13Ep. 16
In this Episode, Liz and Elias talk with Remy from Northwest Youth Services about how our work is uniquely situated in Bellingham, and how creative expression can lead to self actualization in the movement. Music from the episode: Movement 6 by Pharoah Sanders and Floating Points Support the show
May 07, 2024•46 min•Season 13Ep. 15
Reportback of Marcha Campesina 2024, action at Washington Bulb Company, and batucada with Liz, Kira, Ana Sofia, and Elias. Support the show
Apr 26, 2024•59 min•Season 13Ep. 14
"If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together." - Lilla Watson In this episode, Kira, Ana Sofia, and Elias talk about white saviors in the movement. What are the consequences of purely altruistic motives? When does the work come back to benefit us? What core beliefs are at the heart of our care? Music from the episode: A Little Better by Alex Figueira Support the show...
Apr 09, 2024•31 min•Season 13Ep. 13
In this episode, Liz, Tara, Rosalinda, Ana Sofia, and Elias talk about a speech that Rosalinda gave at the Community Food Co-op in 2015. That speech, which is showcased in this episode, emphasizes the importance of centering farmworkers not only in our discussion about healthy produce, but also in the broader context of global social movements. Music from the episode: Metamorfosis by Meridian Brothers & El Grupo Renacimiento Support the show...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 12
In this episode, Movement Support volunteer Maleah Mader and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Amy Sothman talk with Liz Darrow and Tara Villalba about learning to listen to your body, navigating toxicity in a capitalist medical system, and healing ourselves and our communities through a Just Transition framework. Many thanks to Maleah for being willing to share your personal story so that others might learn what it looks like to ask for help and take the time that is truly needed to hea...
Mar 29, 2024•56 min•Season 13Ep. 11
In this episode, Liz talks with Victor Rodriguez and Edgar Franks about the popular Emiliano Zapata quote " the land belongs to those who work it" both in its local applications, and in the global struggle for labor rights and Indigenous sovereignty. Music from the episode: Cumbia de la Pendejita by Cumbias Poblanas I Like It by DeBarge Support the show...
Mar 19, 2024•59 min•Season 13Ep. 10
In this episode, Liz Darrow talks with Bonifacio Vega and his coworkers Martin, Adan, and Hilario about the ongoing development of their own roofers cooperative; how it started, what led them to pursue this path, and how it's going. Stay up to date with them on their Facebook and website . Support the show...
Mar 13, 2024•37 min•Season 13Ep. 9
In this episode, Liz, Kira, Elias, and Ana Sofia talk about the intersection of queer justice and labor justice, immigration policy, the 2024 election, and more. Music from the episode: If Your Love Cannot Be Moved by Stevie Wonder Fight Like Ida B and Marsha P by Ric Wilson Poetry by Roy Hargrove Support the show...
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 13Ep. 8
In this episode, Liz and Elias talk with Aline Prata from WPJC and Yeye Ugas from ReproJustice about ecofeminism in the movement, the politics of care, parenthood, and International Women's Day coming up on March 8th. C2C will be hosting a celebratory event at Maritime Heritage Park from 4-6pm that day (disregard the mistaken claim at the end of the episode that the event would be from 6-8). Come join us! Resources from the episode: Yeye's article featured in The Front ReproJustice Instagram Pin...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Happy belated Valentine's Day! In this episode, we talk with Ian Lorenz and April Obi about their work with the Poor People's Campaign and a nation-wide march that will happen on March 2nd that all are invited to attend. The march in Washington will take place at the capital in Olympia. Use this link to RSVP. Music from the episode: Dinero by Santa Fe Klan Nakomitunaka by Verckys Support the show...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 6
In this episode, we invite you all to come to a dignity dialogue this Saturday from 10am to 1pm as we process the impending suspension of the Immigration Advisory Board. RSVP here! We also invite you to participate in C2C's bi-monthly batucada drumming sessions on the first and third Thursdays of every month as we prepare some rhythms to play at the 2024 Marcha Campesina. Email c2cinfo@foodjustice.org for more info. Music from the episode: Lipstick Lover by Janelle Monáe Son Shine by Sault Suppo...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Season 13Ep. 5
In this episode, Ana Sofia Garcia and Elias Lopez play audio from the events of the 2024 Farmworker Tribunal, as well as give context about their experiences there. Music from the episode: Corrido de Juanito by Calibre 50 Soy de Rancho by El Komander Support the show...
Feb 06, 2024•54 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra, MST for short, Landless Workers Movement in English, celebrated their 40 year anniversary on January 22nd. Since the 80s, they have been organizing in the rural sectors of Brazil for farmworker rights through political advocacy, education, public health, and much more. In this episode, learn how C2C is aligned with their cause and honors their legacy. Helpful resources: What U.S. Organizers Can Learn From Brazil's Landless Workers Movement Ten Econom...
Jan 26, 2024•56 min•Season 13Ep. 3
In this episode, Liz Darrow speaks with Melissa and Marcus from Serenity Outreach Services, and Beth from BOP Mutual Aid about the upcoming 3 year anniversary of the sweep of Camp 210. January 28th is the day the people of Bellingham commemorate this sweep of militaristic proportions against an encampment on the lawn of city hall. BOP Mutual Aid is organizing a vigil and supply drive on the 28th in downtown Bellingham from 3:30 to 6pm, the location will be announced the day of. Stay updated with...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 13Ep. 2
In this episode, we welcome Ana Sofia Garcia to the C2C media team! We also discuss and hear from Immigration Advisory Board members about Hannah Stone's ordinance to suspend the Immigration Advisory Board indefinitely. Read more about the board suspension and how you can stand in solidarity with immigrant community members here . Songs in this episode: La Rosa de los Vientos by Makiza Subterranean Homesick Blues by Bob Dylan Support the show...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 13Ep. 1
Happy holidays! It is community members and C2C allies that power this show, so for our final episode of the year, we showcase the music that our guests have brought to the show since last January. From post-punk to protest anthems, norteño to hip-hop, this playlist is bound by no genre, thank you all for your contributions and for listening, and enjoy the start of the new year! Music from the episode: Honour the Fire by Killing Joke Youth Against Fascism by Sonic Youth System Virtue by Emma Pak...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 12
In this episode, Liz Darrow and Elias Lopez speak with Denzel Caldwell, an organizer of the Black Nashville Assembly, about how grassroots self-governance happens in spite of electoral politics. We examine the structure of the assemblies that Denzel is familiar with organizing as we prepare for our own People's Movement Assembly this Saturday. Come join us to put these dreams of participatory democracy into action. We will be gathering at 1295 E Bakerview Road from 10am -2pm. You can RSVP here ....
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Beyond the timelines and limited outcomes of elections, communities all over the world find ways to engage in priority setting and movement building to meet their political needs. In this episode, co-producers Elias Lopez and Liz Darrow talk with Josh Cerretti about strategies for organizing together through Peoples Movement Assemblies. RSVP to our upcoming Peoples Movement Assembly here . Songs in this episode: Practice by Jamila Woods Attitude by Bad Brains Run Deep by Deva Mahal Support the s...
Dec 06, 2023•52 min
In this episode, Liz, Kira, and Elias talk about the new Hunger Games movie, the Black Friday strike at Macy's, and an acceptance speech that Rosalinda Guillen gave for the ACLU Washington Dwell in Possibility Award. Check out the full award ceremony here . Rosalinda's section begins at 1:28:00. Music from the episode: Which Side Are You On? by Peter Seeger A Spell, A Prayer by Corinne Bailey Rae Support the show...
Dec 01, 2023•37 min•Season 12Ep. 8
In this episode, Liz Darrow and Elias Lopez discuss the aftermath of the latest election season and our next steps forward as C2C and as community. We ground this conversation in the literature and philosophies of renowned author Arundhati Roy, whose ideas still serve as the keystone of C2C's organizing. It is important to spend time reexamining these foundational ideologies of the movement to assess how we will move forward. Her writing also catapults us into conversations about the recent extr...
Nov 21, 2023•56 min•Season 12Ep. 8
In this episode, Elias and Liz talk with Lucy Madrigal about her campaign for Mount Vernon city council as the final days of both Lucy and Liz's campaigns rapidly approach. We are also joined by Faviola from the UFCW 3000 union, as well as Lynn from the Skagit County Democrats, who offer their resounding support for Lucy and celebration at the end of this long campaign season. Music from the episode: Shock by Ana Tijoux Support the show...
Nov 07, 2023•49 min•Season 12Ep. 7
In this episode, Elias Lopez gives a reportback on this year's Food Chain Workers Alliance Summit that took place in Springdale, Arkansas to protest working conditions and child labor at Tyson's meat packing plant. Through audio of the protest, interviews, and panel discussions, we uncover the connections between our labor organizing struggle across all sectors of the food chain, and across the nation, for the empowerment and liberation of all workers. Check out some of the organizations that we...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 12Ep. 6
In honor of ballots dropping this week, members of the Solidarity Economy Team tackle yet another word that has been co-opted by mainstream electoral processes: progressive. Also introducing our new Civic Engagement Coordinator Kira Munson! And candidate for Bellingham city council ward 1 Eamonn Collins stopped by our office for a completely different reason but we roped him into the podcast. Don't come around if you don't want to talk about the issues and potentially take a selfie! Read about t...
Oct 18, 2023•59 min•Season 12Ep. 5
In this episode, Liz Darrow and Elias Lopez speak with Dahr Jamail about his latest book titled We Are the Middle of Forever: Indigenous Voices from Turtle Island on the Changing Earth. In reflecting on Dahr's career, the climate crisis, and settler colonialism, this episode seeks an answer to whom, in the midst of polycrisis, we are obligated and how we uphold these responsibilities. Check out Dahr's book talk this Thursday the 12th at 7pm at the Majestic (1027 N. Forest, Bellingham WA). Resour...
Oct 11, 2023•52 min•Season 12Ep. 4
In this episode, Fiona Martinez, from the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center, provides a reportback of a celebration hosted by the WPJC for the International Day of Peace. You will hear about the events of the day, speeches from two award recipients, as well as a poem that Fiona wrote and recited at the event that encapsulated this year's theme of Transforming Justice. Music from the episode: Boca Llena by Y La Bamba Cumbia Sobre el Mar by Quantic Ventana Especial by Filip y Woppe Support the show...
Oct 10, 2023•51 min•Season 12Ep. 3
In this episode, Liz Darrow and Lucy Madrigal break down the importance of co-governance in their communities of Whatcom and Skagit counties respectively. Sharing their unique perspectives on the margin between community organizing and government responsibility, they provide insight into the upcoming election for city council and the platforms that they are cultivating. Support Liz and Lucy's campaigns here: https://www.lizdarrow.com/ https://www.lucy4ward1.com/ Music from the episode: If I Was ...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 12Ep. 2
In this episode, you will hear a compilation of audio from a webinar hosted by various statewide organizations in the collective formation of the Just Futures project. Featured here are the voices of C2C and Familias Unidas por la Justicia representatives who participated in the webinar. Learn more about the Just Futures Project here. Music from the episode: Color of Autumn by Nujabes Ism by Heidi Martin Reasons by Minnie Riperton Feelin the Same Way by Norah Jones Support the show...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 12Ep. 1
