<![CDATA[The Justice Lens]]>The Justice Lens with Dr. Lesley Joseph is your go-to channel for environmental justice, social justice, racial equity, and activism insights. Hosted by Dr. Lesley Joseph, an environmental justice scholar and professor, this channel explores systemic inequalities, climate justice, community activism, policy analysis, and human rights issues. Subscribe for thought-provoking discussions, actionable strategies, and expert perspectives on building a more just and equitable world.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/@drlesleyjosephRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 20:27:26 GMTThu, 15 Jan 2026 02:50:25 GMT60Lesley Joseph<p><i>The Justice Lens </i>with Dr. Lesley Joseph is your go-to channel for environmental justice, social justice, racial equity, and activism insights. Hosted by Dr. Lesley Joseph, an environmental justice scholar and professor, this channel explores systemic inequalities, climate justice, community activism, policy analysis, and human rights issues. Subscribe for thought-provoking discussions, actionable strategies, and expert perspectives on building a more just and equitable world.</p>episodicLesley Josephtheenvironmentaljusticelab@gmail.comno<![CDATA[S1E8: Israel's Genocide in Gaza]]>The conversation delves into Israel's current war on Gaza, examining historical context, evidence of genocide, international recognition, responsibility, and global response. It emphasizes the need for action and accountability in addressing the situation.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the historical context of the conflict is crucial
  • International recognition and responsibility are key in addressing the situation

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Gaza
  • 09:43 Historical Context
  • 17:35 Evidence of Genocide
  • 23:43 Rhetoric and Intent
  • 29:50 Global Response
  • 37:11 Stand for Justice
]]>ac3c17d5-ba2d-4a2e-aaa0-00efa53f0bfdMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into Israel's current war on Gaza, examining historical context, evidence of genocide, international recognition, responsibility, and global response. It emphasizes the need for action and accountability in addressing the situation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the historical context of the conflict is crucial</li><li>International recognition and responsibility are key in addressing the situation</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Gaza</li><li>09:43 Historical Context</li><li>17:35 Evidence of Genocide</li><li>23:43 Rhetoric and Intent</li><li>29:50 Global Response</li><li>37:11 Stand for Justice</li></ul>no00:32:4318S1E8: Israel's Genocide in Gazafull<![CDATA[S1E7: Russia's Genocide in Ukraine]]>The conversation delves into the war in Ukraine, examining Russia's invasion, the debate on genocide, and expert opinions. It provides historical context, details Russia's aggression, and discusses the atrocities, displacement, and occupation of Ukraine. The definition and analysis of genocide are explored, along with genocidal actions, intent, and war crimes. The international response, efforts to end the genocide, and the defense of human rights are also highlighted.

Takeaways

  • Understanding the complexities of the war in Ukraine and the debate on genocide
  • The importance of defending human rights and upholding human dignity

Chapters

  • 00:00 The War in Ukraine
  • 09:09 Russia's Aggression
  • 16:14 Genocide Analysis
  • 23:46 Atrocities and War Crimes
  • 29:29 Ending the Genocide
  • 35:08 Defending Human Rights
]]>7c7a45ab-5ccb-48f7-a45d-070103731f18Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:25:22 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the war in Ukraine, examining Russia's invasion, the debate on genocide, and expert opinions. It provides historical context, details Russia's aggression, and discusses the atrocities, displacement, and occupation of Ukraine. The definition and analysis of genocide are explored, along with genocidal actions, intent, and war crimes. The international response, efforts to end the genocide, and the defense of human rights are also highlighted.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Understanding the complexities of the war in Ukraine and the debate on genocide</li><li>The importance of defending human rights and upholding human dignity</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The War in Ukraine</li><li>09:09 Russia's Aggression</li><li>16:14 Genocide Analysis</li><li>23:46 Atrocities and War Crimes</li><li>29:29 Ending the Genocide</li><li>35:08 Defending Human Rights</li></ul>no00:28:4017S1E7: Russia's Genocide in Ukrainefull<![CDATA[S1E6: "The world's worst humanitarian crisis" - Genocide in Sudan]]>The episode delves into the ongoing genocide in Sudan, providing background on the conflict, understanding the nature of the genocide, and addressing the need for action and intervention. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and taking steps to end the genocide.

Takeaways

  • Genocide in Sudan is a pressing humanitarian crisis
  • International intervention and action are crucial to address the genocide

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Genocides
  • 08:51 Understanding the Genocide in Sudan
  • 19:33 Addressing the Genocide in Sudan
]]>45606e8b-8667-4ef2-a204-96ee8a5061b4Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>The episode delves into the ongoing genocide in Sudan, providing background on the conflict, understanding the nature of the genocide, and addressing the need for action and intervention. It emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and taking steps to end the genocide.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Genocide in Sudan is a pressing humanitarian crisis</li><li>International intervention and action are crucial to address the genocide</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Genocides</li><li>08:51 Understanding the Genocide in Sudan</li><li>19:33 Addressing the Genocide in Sudan</li></ul>no00:21:2915S1E6: "The world's worst humanitarian crisis" - Genocide in Sudanfull<![CDATA[S1E5: A quick word about ICE]]>The episode delves into the history and stated purpose of ICE, highlighting its actions, bipartisan support, and the urgent need for its abolition. It explores ICE's creation, role post-9/11, enforcement activities, impact under different administrations, operations under the Trump administration, and its impact on communities. ICE needs to be abolished as the first step towards justice and reform.

Takeaways

  • ICE has always been a problem.
  • ICE has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support.
  • ICE needs to be abolished and demolished.

Chapters

  • 00:00: Introduction to ICE and Its Actions
  • 05:25: ICE's Role Post-9/11
  • 13:10: ICE Under Different Administrations
  • 21:12: ICE's Operations Under the Trump Administration
  • 30:32 The Call to Abolish ICE
]]>730faef9-2ac7-421c-9471-d3411ff2e9bcMon, 16 Feb 2026 17:14:02 GMT<p>The episode delves into the history and stated purpose of ICE, highlighting its actions, bipartisan support, and the urgent need for its abolition. It explores ICE's creation, role post-9/11, enforcement activities, impact under different administrations, operations under the Trump administration, and its impact on communities. ICE needs to be abolished as the first step towards justice and reform.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>ICE has always been a problem.</li><li>ICE has consistently enjoyed bipartisan support.</li><li>ICE needs to be abolished and demolished.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00: Introduction to ICE and Its Actions</li><li>05:25: ICE's Role Post-9/11</li><li>13:10: ICE Under Different Administrations</li><li>21:12: ICE's Operations Under the Trump Administration</li><li>30:32 The Call to Abolish ICE</li></ul>no00:32:5115S1E5: A quick word about ICEfull<![CDATA[S1E4: Defining Genocide]]>The conversation delves into the definition of genocide, its historical origins, and the acts and intent that constitute genocide. It explores the challenges in identifying and prosecuting genocide, as well as the importance of speaking out and addressing double standards in identifying genocidal acts.

]]>3642c75c-899e-441d-b580-d32b7cbee2d7Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the definition of genocide, its historical origins, and the acts and intent that constitute genocide. It explores the challenges in identifying and prosecuting genocide, as well as the importance of speaking out and addressing double standards in identifying genocidal acts.</p>no00:52:4114S1E4: Defining Genocidefull<![CDATA[S1E3: "It doesn't happen overnight" - The Ten Stages of Genocide]]>The episode explores the 10 stages of genocide, providing a comprehensive understanding of how societies progress from peace to genocidal intent. Each stage is meticulously explained, highlighting the warning signs and societal shifts that lead to the ultimate tragedy of genocide.

Takeaways

  • Genocide is a process that unfolds through 10 distinct stages.
  • Recognizing the warning signs and societal shifts that lead to genocide is crucial for prevention.
]]>70b78c8c-e466-4774-93f5-415e45dc6d44Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>The episode explores the 10 stages of genocide, providing a comprehensive understanding of how societies progress from peace to genocidal intent. Each stage is meticulously explained, highlighting the warning signs and societal shifts that lead to the ultimate tragedy of genocide.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Genocide is a process that unfolds through 10 distinct stages.</li><li>Recognizing the warning signs and societal shifts that lead to genocide is crucial for prevention.</li></ul>no00:19:3713S1E3: "It doesn't happen overnight" - The Ten Stages of Genocidefull<![CDATA[S1E2: 2025 - A Year of Genocide]]>The conversation delves into the dark reality of the year 2025, highlighting the prevalence of genocides and violence across the globe. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge, raise awareness, and take action against these atrocities, while also shedding light on the complicity of governments and the role of funding and support in fueling these conflicts.

]]>a0ea0325-a047-4742-9882-1082ae73528fThu, 15 Jan 2026 02:55:45 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the dark reality of the year 2025, highlighting the prevalence of genocides and violence across the globe. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge, raise awareness, and take action against these atrocities, while also shedding light on the complicity of governments and the role of funding and support in fueling these conflicts.</p>no00:07:4812S1E2: 2025 - A Year of Genocidefull<![CDATA[S1E1: Introducing the Justice Lens]]>Dr. Lesley Joseph introduces The Justice Lens podcast, emphasizing a broadened perspective and focus on environmental justice. He discusses the approach of looking at global issues through a justice lens, shares his personal background and perspective, and highlights the importance of justice and motivation for advocating for justice and equality.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to The Justice Lens Podcast Channel
  • 07:15 Motivation for Justice and Equality
]]>a92f43c3-fde5-42d0-a14f-97142283834cThu, 15 Jan 2026 02:52:45 GMT<p>Dr. Lesley Joseph introduces The Justice Lens podcast, emphasizing a broadened perspective and focus on environmental justice. He discusses the approach of looking at global issues through a justice lens, shares his personal background and perspective, and highlights the importance of justice and motivation for advocating for justice and equality.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to The Justice Lens Podcast Channel</li><li>07:15 Motivation for Justice and Equality</li></ul>no00:06:2811S1E1: Introducing the Justice Lensfull