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Larry Frank
Community and labor organizer who served as Development Director for Jobs with Peace LA and helped build coalitions in Los Angeles to campaign for economic conversion and local ballot measures.
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Dec 15, 2025
• 38min
Converting the War Economy
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In this discussion, Dr. David Cortright, a peace scholar, recounts his Vietnam-era organizing and the impact of SANE on the nuclear freeze movement. Larry Frank shares insights on building coalitions for economic conversion, revealing successful strategies like Prop X to shift funding from military to civilian jobs. Nathan Kim explores the intersection of defense tech and local economies, highlighting concerns over new weapons-related projects. The guests emphasize the need for bold organizing and collaboration to shape a more just economy.
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