We provide a platform for womxn running for office at all levels of government across the country to share their ideas of how they intend to change our country for the better. Listeners learn how they can support these womxn locally and from afar to get them elected.
This is an emergency episode. With the passing of RBG, I felt moved to share what I've been thinking about how we move forward as a country. Referenced links: Election 2020 "War Games": https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/08/06/election-2020-war-games-trump-vs-biden-race-show-risk-chaos/5526553002/ Avengers Resistance Video: https://twitter.com/jemelehill/status/1268999177536585728?s=19 SOS America: https://t.me/joinchat/NZloJ0Y-sAX3waIap0o2yw
"One Tough Mother" Jerri Green is running for the State Legislature in Tennessee's 83rd District. If elected, she will be the only womxn with school-age children in the TN State Legislature, and we discuss why we need more moms like her in our government. Jerri is running to flip the seat from red to blue! Website: https://www.jerrigreen.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/JerriGreenFor83 Facebook: www.facebook.com/JerriGreenFor83 Instagram: www.instagram.com/jerrigreenfor83
Gabby Salinas is running for the Tennessee State Legislature in District 97. She is an unstopbable womxn who has overcome childhood cancer twice. As a health care advocate and infectious disease researcher, Gabby explains why it's time for more scientists to lead in our government. Her primary election is August 6, 2020. Website: www.voteforgabby.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/gabbysalinas Facebook: www.facebook.com/VoteGabbySalinas
Rebecca Parson is running for Congress in Washington's 6th District. She has a unique perspective as someone who spent most of her childhood living outside the US with her military family. We discuss why social programs are the way to heal the inequalities in our country. Rebecca's primary election is August 4, 2020. Website: www.rebeccaforwa.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/rebeccaforwa Facebook: www.facebook.com/rebeccaforwa Instagram: www.instagram.com/rebeccaforwa
Julie Jordan is running for the State Legislature in Georgia's 179th District. With a background in sports and 30 years of teaching, Julie has spent her life raising up future leaders. We discuss the power of grassroots community organizing, and what womxn can do when they join forces. Website: www.julieforgeorgia.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/juliejordan4GA Facebook: www.facebook.com/julieforgeorgia Instagram: www.instagram.com/julieforgeorgia/
Lindsey Boylan is running for Congress in New York's 10th District. She is in a high-profile primary race against incumbent Jerry Nadler who has held the seat for 28 years. We discuss why it’s time for a change in leadership at the federal level and we do a deep dive on the mental health crisis in our country. Lindsey's primary election is June 23, 2020. Website: www.lindseyboylan.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/LindseyBoylan Facebook: www.facebook.com/LindseyBoylanforCongress
Stephanie Byers is running for the Kansas State Legislature in the 86th District. In this episode, we discuss policies around public schools and public health as well as Stephanie's experience running for office as a trans womxn in a traditionally red state. Website: www.byersforkansas.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/ByersForKansas Facebook: www.facebook.com/byersforkansas/
Jillian Freeland is running for Congress in Colorado's 5th District. In this episode, we discuss healthcare, childcare, maternity leave, and reproductive rights. Jillian is up against a Republican incumbent, hoping to flip the seat blue in November. Website: www.jillianfreeland.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/FreelandCO5 Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelandCO5 Instagram: www.instagram.com/freelandco5
Cecelia Gonzalez is running for State Assemblywoman in Nevada's 16th District. In this episode, we discuss issues including the criminal justice system, reproductive rights, and why representation matters in our government. Cecelia's primary election is June 9, 2020. Website: www.ceceliagonzaleznv.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/CeceliaGNV Facebook: www.facebook.com/CeceliaGNV Instagram: www.instagram.com/ceceliagnv
Dr. Arati Kreibich is running for Congress in New Jersey's 5th District. In this 1st episode of Elect More Womxn, we discuss issues revolving around the current COVID-19 crisis, and the need for progressive policy changes to meet this moment in history and create a better world in our "new normal". Arati's primary election is July 7, 2020. Website: www.aratiforcongress.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/Arati4Congress Facebook: www.facebook.com/Arati4Congress Instagram: www.instagram.com/arati4congress
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