PodcastPSA

Title: Save the South Central LA Community Food Garden
Length: 01:19
Description: Do your bit to help save this vital resource - read more at capedmaskedandarmed.com/photo/southcenteralfarm/index.html
Producer: Brad ()
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 128kbps | 44100Hz | Joint Stereo
File: http://mp3.yeast2.podshow.com/WW/psa.mp3
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This year’s memorial takes place on Sunday 21 May.

The first International AIDS Candlelight Memorial was held in 1983. The cause of AIDS at this time was unknown with less than a few thousand AIDS deaths recorded. The coordinators initially wished to honor the memory of those lost to this merciless and enigmatic disease while demonstrating support for those living with AIDS. This continues to remain the focus of the event today.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, AIDS has claimed more than 28 million lives, with over 42 million now living with the virus. As AIDS continues to ravage communities around the world, the Candlelight has become a tangible vehicle for communities to take action by publicly mourning loved ones lost to AIDS, and by strengthening local and national commitments to fighting the pandemic. In small communities, the Memorial can help increase awareness and understanding, while promoting volunteerism and fundraising. In large cities, it unites a diverse spectrum of people who care about HIV/AIDS. In all cases, the event creates a sense of global solidarity, and generates worldwide attention.

Local observances of the Memorial vary from community to community. Each Coordinator has the opportunity to tailor the framework of the Candlelight Memorial to meet the particular needs of the people they are serving. Events can vary from a few friends gathering at a park or a place of worship to thousands of people marching through town holding candles and singing songs. There is no “right” way to organize a Memorial.

Please consider creating a PSA urging people to find out about, and attend their local memorial.

More information available at www.candlelightmemorial.org/.

Title: Defeat The Federal Marriage Amendment
Length: 01:17
Description: Podcast PSA
Producer: Serena Gale (, lgbtkc.libsyn.com)
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 128kbps | 44100Hz | Stereo
File: Help_Defeat_the_Federal_Marriage_Amendment.mp3
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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/
Transcript: Hi, this is Serena Gale from LGBT-KC Weekly. I need to tell you about something I have heard almost nothing about lately and it scares me. Congress will vote on the discriminatory Federal Marriage Amendment as early as June 2006. Your members of Congress need to hear from you, NOW! We need everyone to join in the fight! Go to HRC.org/VoteNo and sign the Million for Marriage Petition, then please spread the word to as many friends, family and online mailing lists as you can! When you fill out the petition and click Sign Now, a postcard with your name and address will automatically print out at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters. The HRC staff will hand-deliver each postcard to congressional offices on June 5 — the week of the Senate vote. Also make sure that you check the box to sign up for HRC’s online Action Network so they can keep you informed about next steps to fight the discriminatory amendment. Again, I cannot stress how important this is, we are talking about a FEDERAL law that would ban gay marriage. When you are notifying the people you know, please don’t forget your straight allies. Their support will be critical to defeating this amendment.

Title: Safer Sex
Length: 00:37
Description: A Hard Hitting Safer Sex PSA from a HIV-positive Man
Producer: Thom Robinson ()
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 192kbps | 44100Hz | Stereo
File: http://mp3.yeast2.podshow.com/WW/PSAthom.mp3
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Transcript: My name is Thom Robinson. I’ve been HIV Positive for 17 years. Be Afraid, be Scared, be Petrified. Don’t be stupid, don’t be apathetic, don’t be lazy. Casual unprotected sex leads to death. It leads to a daily routine of popping pills. Monthly routines of blood tests and Doctor visits. Yearly routine of heartache and lonliness. Be smart, be happy, be secure. Condoms and Safer Sex: practise them 24 hours a day. Thank you.

Title: Holocaust Remembrance - 2 Minutes of Silence 10 a.m. EST 4/25
Length: 00:38
Description: A request for two minutes of silence at 10 a.m. EST 4/25 to remember those who died in the Holocaust
Producer: Nillo S. Knight ()
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 128kbps | 44100Hz | Joint Stereo
File: http://media.libsyn.com/media/nillosknight/PODCAST_PSA.mp3
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Title: Register to Vote!
Length: 00:38
Description: A psa for the April 18 2006 Voter Registration Drive
Producer: Adam (thekrebscycle.blogspot.com) and Kevin (thekrebscycle.blogspot.com) ()
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 128kbps | 44100Hz | Joint Stereo
File: Vote_PSA.mp3
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License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.5/
Transcript: Voting is the most precious right, and the most awesome responsibility, of a free citizenry. But if you’re not registered in time, you can’t vote. On April 18, 2006 join the Blogosphere in a National Voter Registration Drive to get yourself, family, friends, acquaintances and work associates registered for the November 2006 general election. Voter registration information for all fifty states is available at www.vote-smart.org. Please take the time to get registered today. Take responsibility, excercise your right and vote!

Title: Voices for Creative Non-Violence: Senate to Vote on Iraq War Funds–Take Action Now!
Length: 01:00
Description: Actions to take to make your voice heard by your senators.
Producer: Michael Harren ()
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 128kbps | 44100Hz | Joint Stereo
File: http://www.michaelharren.com/vcnvpsa.mp3
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Transcript: This is Michael Harren for Voices for Creative Non-violence. The U.S. Senate is set to vote to approve the supplemental spending package for the current fiscal year. This includes an additional $67.5 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. I urge to take one or more of the following actions to halt funding of the Iraq war: 1) Visit your Senators’ offices to tell them to vote against all war funding. 2) Call your Senators’ offices daily to tell them to vote against all war funding. 3) Fax—don’t mail a letter to your Senators’ offices telling them to vote against all war funding. You can find address, phone and fax information for your Senators at the U.S. Senate Website (www.senate.gov) There is lots more information to be found at the voices for creative non violence website www.vcnv.org

Title: The Point Foundation
Length: 00:40
Description: A PSA informing the podcasting community about scholarship options for LGBT students
Producer: Adam (), thekrebscycle.blogspot.com
Format: MPEG v1, Layer 3 | 64kbps | 44100Hz | Mono
File: Point_Foundation.mp3
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Transcript: Higher education is something that anyone should have access to regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. However, many aspiring LGBT students are abandoned by friends and family and are left with little resources to fund their education. The Point Foundation offers a lifeline to socially marginalized LGBT students with a variety of scholarship options. For more information on how to apply for these scholarships or how you can donate to the Point Foundation scholarship fund visit their website at thepointfoundation.org.
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.5/
Music Credit: Artist: Williamson, Song: A-, Used with permission from magnatune.com

Title: End Religion Based Oppression!
Length: 0:52
Description: Find out about, and support, The Equality Ride
Producer: Wanda Wisdom ()
Format: MPEG v2.5, Layer 2 | 32kbps | 12000Hz | Dual Channel
File: http://mp3.wisdom.podshow.com/equalityridepsawanda.mp3
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License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/
Transcript: Hi there ladies, it’s me, Wanda Wisdom, from www.luckybitchradio.com. Did you know that there are still colleges and universities in this country that ban the enrollment of GLBT students? Thankfully, there is a group challenging these bans. They’re called the “Soulforce Equality Ride.” It’s a group of 33 young adults on a seven-week bus tour, confronting colleges that still ban the enrollment of GLBT people. I want you to stop by their website, equalityride.com, and learn more about the organization, the riders, and their experiences. It goes without saying that these folks deserve our support. So check them out today: www.equalityride.com. Thank you, ladies! Have a great one! Toodles!

If you’re looking for a PSA Idea, how about supporting the Equality Ride (www.equalityride.com)?

They’re looking for local support at each of the locations they’re visiting, and, of course, they still need to raise funds. If you want to support this grass-roots LGBT action, they’d be grateful to have a PSA that can be played on queercasts.

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