Columbia went from being the most violent country in the world to perhaps signing a peace agreement this year.  One man instrumental in creating that change as Mayor of Bogota, Antanas Mockus is the central character in the as yet to be released feature film, “Democrazy.”

Please join Maria as she visits with Andreas Dalsgaard,  the Director of “Democrazy” and learn more about this inspirational leader.  There is also a Kickstarter campaign associated with the film if you’d like to participate in its successful release. 

Click here for the film’s website.

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For the first time in its long history, the Social Security Administration is providing benefits to same sex married couples, thanks to the Supreme Court’s June 2013 Windsor ruling in the Defense of Marriage Act.  This is a significant development with important financial implications for millions of elder lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, same sex spouses, widows, and children of LGBT parents.

Please join Maria as she visits with Webster Phillips, senior legislative representative with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security as well as a liaison with Congress on matters relating to Social Security.   Click here for more information and to register.

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