Indian Farmers’ Protest: The Largest Protest In The World That’s Still Unfolding

05/18/21 • 33 min

The Indian farmers’ protests began late last summer and are still ongoing, even as coronavirus has worsened over the past month. Sylvia, Janrey and our reporter Sahil begin by explaining the legislation that has put about 50% of India’s population, small farmers, at risk while benefiting corporate interests. We explore some of India’s agricultural history—from British colonial rule to the Green Revolution—and the present day economic impacts. Finally, we discuss how the protests are connected to democracy, revolution and international solidarity.

Our guest this week was Chairman Gurinder Singh Khalsa of SikhsPAC.

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Our guest this week was Chairman Gurinder Singh Khalsa of SikhsPAC.

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On the Shoulders of Giants: Queer/Trans Asian Legacies in the US

Our host Janrey and reporter Sahil explore the long history of Asian American queer and trans activism. We begin by talking about some queer and trans activists in US history such as Crystal Jang, Kiyoshi Kuromiya, and Kitty Tsui. Then, we speak with South Asian activist, writer, and podcaster Priya Arora about queer representation in pop culture, while also recognizing histories within our communities. We also speak with activist Pauline Park about creating queer community spaces beginning in the mid-90s and rethinking identity. Finally, Janrey and Sahil reflect on their ancestral lineages, rediscovering queerness in pre-colonial cultures, and reclaiming their identities.

Our guests this week were Priya Arora (@thepriyaarora on Twitter and Instagram) and Pauline Park (@paulinepark on Twitter).

Listen to our previous episode on anti-Asian hate, Ep. 4 What You Need to Know About Anti-Asian Violence.

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APIQWTC (Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community)
Red Envelope Giving Circle (based in the San Francisco Bay Area)
Listen to Priya’s podcast Queering Desi on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!
Desi Rainbow Parents & Allies Inc.
“‘I Had to Prove That I Exist’: Transgender Anchor Makes History in Bangladesh” (New York Times) by Geneva Abdul
Satrang (based in Los Angeles)
SALGA NYC (South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association)
“The Multiple Migrations of a Transgendered Korean Adoptee” by Pauline Park
Queens Pride House
NYAGRA (New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy)
“In Search of Queer Ancestors” by Sarah Ngu
Unruly Immigrants by Monisha Das Gupta

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Pipe Dreams, Pipelines: Militarization of American Samoa

Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have historically been the most overrepresented demographic in the U.S. Military. This week, we speak with Gabby Langkilde, an American Samoan, about her experiences growing up near an army base and dealing with military recruitment in high school. Then, we discuss the military’s role in colonialism and citizenship, as well as the pitfalls of grouping Pacific Islander Americans with Asian Americans.

Our guest this week was Gabrielle T. Langkilde, an American Samoan and recent graduate from Harvard University with a degree in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her biweekly column “Pasefika” appeared in The Harvard Crimson in 2019 and 2020.

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