The Way with Anoa

As we head into the conclusion of the 2020 general election period, David Johns of the National Black Justice Coalition joins the show to talk about organizing Black LGBTQ and same sex loving voters around the upcoming elections, building Black political power, and keep our communities safe with rising threats of voter intimidation and interference.  The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization committed to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ and same sex loving folks and advocating for their issues. You can find GOTV resources from the National Black Justice Coalition here. 

Annie talks about the importance of progressive power and capacity building. As a strategist Annie has worked with powerhouse progressive organizations such as MoveOn and Democracy for America as well as advised and supported a host of progressive candidates across the country. Anoa and Annie talk about breaking through barriers to political participation and developing the necessary infrastructure for progressive wins. Must listen conversation as Annie brings in examples from her current work with Movement School and the Collect Your Cousins Project through SURJ. Make sure to share this episode and subscribe for more great conversations.   

Anoa is joined by Tracey Corder and Arianna Trujillo-Wesler to talk about the obsession with Hamilton, bad progressive moments, and self determination. Extended episode but worth every minute.  

Happy Juneteenth! On the eve of the anniversary of Freedom Summer and recorded on the anniversary of the Soweto Youth Uprising, this episode is pack with delicious tidbits, and witty analysis that only Preston can deliver. Preston and Anoa talk about the current moment of movement opportunity and the potential visioning for a better world. Preston talks about abolition and defunding the police and walking through what is necessary for people to understand how to vision for better for our communities.   Follow Preston on Twitter @prestonmitchum    

Taking a moment to look back on the week, and response to protests in Minneapolis, Louisville, and Ypsilanti, Anoa drops a few quick bars. Earlier this morning, Anoa spoke with Commissioner Angela Conley about community response to grief and organizing in spite of our trauma. Anoa responds to those who are quick to say elections matter as if that is the answer to all the world's problems. Articles mentioned in the episode: Want to avoid another #GeorgeFloyd? Start by defunding the Minneapolis police, organizers sayHENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANGELA CONLEY ON GRIEVING AND ORGANIZING AFTER MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD

On this special edition of The Way with Anoa for World Press Freedom Day. Anoa talks with Nora Benavidez of Pen America about pressing issues in media and journalism including targeted dissent and disinformation.  Nora also highlights a need for increased responsibility in sharing information across social platforms. She also suggests consumers of digital media content to think of themselves as publishers of the content instead of passive social sharers, creating a heightened sense of responsibility. Anoa and Nora also engage in a discussion about the state of journalism and what is needed to have a truly representative media. Check out the Pen America Report on Local Watchdog Journalism  Faces a Crisis MomentFollow Nora on Twitter - @attorneynoraFollow Pen America - @PENamerica  

Back from hiatus with the first of many conversations. Organizers with LIT take us through the newly released Youth Mandate for Presidential Candidates. The Youth Mandate was a collaborative effort of the Center for Popular Democracy and the Alliance for Educational Justice. Check out the  Youth Mandate here.Make sure you follow LITTwitterFacebookInstagram

Anoa is joined by two guests this episode. First up is Tina Vasquez an analyst and journalist with Rewire.News focusing on immigration. Tina recently wrote a piece, The Image America Shouldn't Need, examining the obsession with showing the picture of a deceased Oscar and his daughter Valeria as they tried to cross the border. Tina says that with all the reports and documented accounts of what is happening pictures such as that of Oscar and Valeria is completely unnecessary. Anoa and Tina also discuss a second piece about the challenges in the case of a young gender nonconforming asylum seeker Rene Lopez. In the second segment, Anoa talked with Audia Jones who is running as a progressive candidate for Harris County DA in Texas. Learn more about Audia at her website and make sure to check out Audia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Anoa is joined by Nse Ufot, executive director of the New Georgia Project and New Georgia Project Action Fund and Aimee Castenell, communications director extraordinaire. The trio chop it up about the recent SCOTUS cases on gerrymandering and the census. Nse ties in the deep work happening in Georgia around voter engagement and fighting the ghost of Jim Crow with the Roberts' Court active dismantling of voting rights and civic engagement. Learn more about the New Georgia Project and the New Georgia Project Action Fund here.

Just in time for the start of summer, Anoa sits down with Malaika Jabali on the first edition of Get Free Fridays! Each Friday across the summer we will have fresh conversations pushing the boundaries of the political conversation. Malaika talks about debunking Electability and organizing to win. Read Malaika's recent piece in In These Times "Sick of Hearing About Electability? It Will Take Organizing To Expand Our Political Imagination."

Anoa chats with Kentucky State Representative Attica Scott about working in the Bluegrass State on issues of racial justice and equity. Attica shares her journey into elected service and thoughts on organizing for the long haul. Like and Share!

Two in-depth conversations with two amazing women building better discourse and pushing necessary conversations in these crucial times. Audra Wilson brings a refreshing perspective to the work of the League of Women voters and how we need to engage and support a better informed electorate. Shannon Watts discussed redefining what it means and how to organize for the long term. Shannon highlights the importance of having clear action items for volunteers and lifting up local leaders. Check out the links to learn more and wear orange on June 7 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. League of Women Voters Illinois League of Women Voters Moms Demand Action

Second episode discussing how Joe Biden is not for us, is like MAGA for liberals, and will not help us move forward. This conversation continues from the last episode on "context" around Biden's record. LET'S NOT REWRITE HISTORY TO DEFEND JOE BIDEN'S RECORD OF CYNICAL DOG-WHISTLE POLITICS

On this episode, Anoa is joined by Brian Sonenstein of Shadowproof and the Beyond Prisons podcast. Brian and Anoa discuss Joe Biden's rollout and the calls for "context" around his support for the 1994 Crime Bill. Anoa and Brian parse through the calls for context, providing actual context to the discussion. There is a racist subtext to the conversation. Positioning the conversation as an attack or undermining the effort underway prioritizes the feelings and needs of someone who spent his career supporting and advocating for some of the most draconian laws of the modern political era. Despite all the praise and supposedly "wokeness" achieved after 13th, too many liberals are willing to cast aside real opportunities for progress to slide back. There are several good articles that lay out the issues with Biden's criminal justice record. This doesn't even begin to address his issues across multiple other areas. Accountability and Justice is critical to many communities and that should not be set aside because a wealthy white man who is politically connected decides to run for president a fourth time. More reading: Blacks Relent on Crime Bill, But Not Without Bitterness Experts Doubt Effectiveness Of Crime Bill Joe Biden's Role in '90s Crime Law Could Haunt Any Presidential Bid Don't Run, Uncle Joe

On this episode, Anoa opens with a reflection on the recent Youth Town halls on CNN and some highlights of the candidates responses. She next shifts to a conversation with Jessica Byrd founder of Three Point Strategies ahead of the She The People 2020 Presidential forum in Houston, TX. Jessica digs in on issues of electoral justice and accountability as well as what does it mean to build intentionally with movement. One of many conversations to come across this cycle. Make sure to check out and support local candidates running for office this year in 2019! Lisa Calderon - Denver, CO Mayor Regina Williams-Preston - South Bend, IN Mayor Tami Sawyer - Memphis, TN Mayor Articles about Mayor Pete mentioned in intro: Buttigieg's Police Issues Go Beyond Secret Tapes 'I ain't ever seen the dude' – residents of South Bend's poor neighborhoods say Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg left them behind

Anoa recaps the current state of Abortion advocacy in the opening introduction lifting up work done by Mississippi based activist Laurie Beatram Roberts and her work with the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund. Determined to waste taxpayer funds, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed abortion bill already facing a lawsuit into law. Amy Littlefield from Rewire.News talks about legal prohibition to abortion care for people in need in public hospitals. Amy walks us through issues in 11 states which severely restrict or outright prohibits the ability of people experiencing serious health concerns to receive safe abortions. The conversation expands to discuss the real threat to abortion and reproductive care by the severe restrictions being passed at the state level. Bonus article "Southern Progressives Focus on Electoral Justice, Not Democratic Party" Enjoyed the conversation? Support The Way with Anoa!

Anoa opens with a few words about the onslaught of total abortion bans hitting state legislatures in the South East including Georgia. The rest of the episode is a great chat with Tim Faust to talk about Healthcare organizing and Representative Pramila Jayapal's Medicare for All Bill. Writing on healthcare and insurance, Tim provides a good overview of the state of how things are and takes listeners through where we need to go. Check out Tim's great explainer guide The Only Guide to 'Medicare for All' That You Will Ever Need Tim's Book HEALTH JUSTICE NOW SINGLE PAYER AND WHAT COMES NEXT is out August 2019.

On this episode, Anoa first chats with Dr. Jared Ball host of iMixWhatiLike about Pan Africanism and their differing views on Bernie Sander's response to whether he supports reparations. In the second half, Anoa and Malaika Jabali explore the Color of Economic Anxiety and how fighting for universal programs is only a step in the fight for racial justice and equity.

Rebecca Vilkomerson, Executive Director of Jewish Voices for Peace, takes some time out to discuss the latest around Representative Ilhan Omar and continued allegations that she is anti-semetic. Rebecca also talks about her recent op-ed in Newsweek. As mentioned in the intro here is an amazing piece by writer Deyvn Springer dealing with antiblackness within the core logic of Zionism.

Anoa chats with activist Saira Rao about her latest article, "When Being an Opponent of White Supremacy Means Being Not Nice". Very timely conversation in light of the ongoing attacks on Representative Ilhan Omar. Saira reflects on the struggle of dismantling White Supremacy in various spaces, and the expectation that BIPOC women must be "nice" and nonconfrontational in this work. The second half of the episode is a replay of a session during Rootscamp led by Anoa and Tracey Corder from the Center of Popular Democracy about dismantling white supremacy in progressive spaces. I'm A Brown Woman Who's Breaking Up With The Democratic Party When Being an Opponent of White Supremacy Means Being Not Nice

After the explosive conversation earlier this week, Journalist Alex Kotch joins the show to chat about his recent piece in The Guardian "Ilhan Omar is right about the influence of the Israel lobby". Alex goes through a balanced analysis that considers the scope of Israel lobby influence and helps clarify some lingering misstatements about what AIPAC is and how it operates. A piece by Ryan Grim in the Intercept came out in the midst of these attacks on Representative Omar. Alex and Anoa also discuss who to critique the influence of the lobby while avoiding antisemitic tropes.

On this episode, Anoa talks with Professor Bazelon about Senator Kamala Harris and her record as a DA and California Attorney General. Professor Bazelon recently wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times discussing the Senator's record. The two discuss how to reconcile the past record with the current framing as a progressive reformer as well as looking forward across a very long election cycle. In the second segment, in recognition of Roe V. Wade turning 46 Anoa highlights a previous interview with the host of the Podcast Choice/Less about parental notification laws and more. Also, check out the interview with Calla Hayes and the Rewire.News Team behind "Care in Chaos"

On this episode, Anoa sits down with Wendi Muse host of the Left POCekt Project. The two discuss whether representation matters and other concepts which are commonly distorted in general political discourse. Anoa and Wendi also dive into "blackness" and who gets to be Black in America in light of recent comments concerning Senator Kamala Harris' background. There are legitimate critiques of Senator Harris without feeding into anti-immigrant sentiments. Wendi Muse is a PhD Candidate in History at New York University. Her dissertation analyzes Portuguese Africa's impact on the Brazilian left through intellectual and political exchange during the Cold War. In addition to her doctoral work, Wendi holds a master's in Latin American Studies, has lived and worked in Brazil, and has conducted research regarding Afro-Brazilian political organizing throughout the 20th century. Wendi is also the creator of the Left POCket Project, which makes the histories of leftist movements led by and comprised of people of color more easily accessible to the public. You can find her on twitter at @MuseWendi and follow the Left POCket Project by visiting @LeftPOC. Check out these articles discussed in the episode! When is it Right to Criticize the Left Uses and Abuses of Class Separatism Kamala Harris's Political Memoir Is an Uneasy Fit for the Digital Era

This episode deals with women who have experienced injustice at the hands of the state. In the first segment, organizers Marteze Gaines and Clarissa Brooks chat about Cyntoia Brown being granted clemency. Marteze, an organizer with BLM Nashville, was a part of the group who challenged Governor Haslam at a public event last month. Marteze and Clarissa stress the work of so many on the ground prior to the recent groundswell of support recognizing that importance of long term organizing. Rewire.News writers Mary Annette Pember and Anna Kusmer join the second segment to discuss forced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada and the U.S. Anna Kusmer is a freelance writer and public radio journalist specializing in science, environment and health. Mary Annette Pember is an independent writer and photographer based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is a longtime contributor to Indian Country Today Media Network, where her work focuses on Native peoples with an emphasis on issues affecting Native women. The two articles covered by the second segment are below. https://rewire.news/article/2018/12/03/forced-sterilization-indigenous-lawsuit/ https://rewire.news/article/2018/03/15/ama-legacy-sterilization-indian-country/ Link to film Ama's website - https://amamovie.com/ Petition to demand U.S. government apologize to Native American Women - https://www.change.org/p/united-states-government-to-offer-public-apology-to-native-american-women-who-were-victims-of-forced-sterilization

Recently Anoa chatted with Topeka Sam and Louis Reed of #cut50 about the FIRST STEP ACT which was approved by Congress the other day. While there has been much controversy around this bill and how the reforms will be implemented, Topeka and Louis share their experiences as formerly incarcerated persons and organizers. This is just the first conversation on this subject.

Georgia State Rep. Renitta Shannon is speaking out about the way in which Brian Kemp ran his gubernatorial campaign and the threat he poses to marginalized communities in Georgia. She plans to boycott his first public address to send a clear message that hate cannot be tolerated. Read more about her boycott http://www.projectq.us/atlanta/bisexual_lawmaker_boycotting_hateful_brian_kemps_speech?gid=19445

Had the chance to chat with political analyst and operative Christopher Perlera about the Georgia Gubernatorial race last week. Chris and I muse over some of the early voting data and what it takes to win. Next up is a replay of my conversation with Eric Robertson on electability and racism in the Georgia elections.

Anoa chats with Black Millennial activists Q and Da'Shaun about voting and the recent issues with vote shaming as well as why some view not voting as an option.

First up, Anoa chats with Sirius XM host Danielle Moodie-Mills about Brett Kavanaugh's rage and temperament during the confirmation process and the way white male rage is excused and coddled. See Danielle's recent article in Rewire.News https://rewire.news/article/2018/09/28/brett-kavanaugh-and-the-primal-screams-of-whiteness-and-patriarchy/ Follow Danielle on Twitter @DeeTwoCents During the second part of the episode, Anoa updates on the 53K voter registrations pending in Georgia as well as #BlackFridays actions including a protest at the Georgia Capitol today demanding Brian Kemp resign. It's a jam-packed episode share and subscribe!

On this episode of The Way with Anoa, Jennifer Addison and Tracey Corder join to discuss the Cancel Kavanaugh actions that have been going on as well as the recent encounters with arrogant Senators who could not be bothered to listen to the stories of sexual assault survivors. Jennifer and Tracey further discuss the work we have ahead of us. Directly support the heroes who cornered Jeff Flake last week in the elevator which led to the dramatic change in vote. bitly.com/flakeheroes

Had a great chat about Nike's major endorsement announcement as well as the "controversy" around Serena's fierce stand last weekend. Joined by young Miles Morales, joke Spiderman didn't join me lol. @QGotNoRings joined me to discuss a different take on Nike's support of Kaep and what his work could mean for how we expropriate capital to do our work. Check it out and share.

On the first half of this episode, Anoa talks with Pam Campos-Palma, Executive Director of Common Defense, about everything from running a post-2016 organization to being Women of Color in the age of self-care. The episode closes out with a great discussion with activist and Journalist Torraine Walker about the fragility of white supremacy and thoughts on the surreal Summer hit "Sorry to Bother You." Check out his review from earlier this summer. http://www.torrainewalker.com/real-talk/sorry-to-bother-you-keeps-it-surreal

On this episode, Anoa chats with Kat Calvin, founder of Spread the Vote. about her work expanding on the principle of protesting with purpose. We have a lot of reactionary critique happening but what are people doing about it? Kat talks about some steps she's taken to help carve out spaces for folks to get involved from helping people get ID to signing up for volunteer legal services for folks harassed by white people calling the police, civic teach and engagement is an untapped resource in our field. The to pieces we referenced are shared below. Check it out and share! "Protest Without Strategy is Performance" https://blog.usejournal.com/protest-without-strategy-is-performance-ce3ea7e682e "Rose-Colored Glasses" https://medium.com/@katcalvinla/rose-colored-glasses-65c0ae3efe0f

Anoa sat down and spoke with Brother Ajamu Baraka, National Organizer for Black Alliance for Peace and 2016 Green Party Vice Presidential Nominee. The two talk about the continued colonial oppression in Puerto Rico which exacerbates current conditions and stifles recovery efforts on the island. Ajamu also helps frame the conversation around building and organizing in spaces that are conducive to revolutionary movement building. Make sure to check out the Black Alliance for Peace https://blackallianceforpeace.com/

On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Anoa speaks with journalist Aaron Maté about his recent piece in The Nation "Russiagate is More Fiction Than Fact." I will also chat with grassroots activist Geoff aka Miami Gator about forward moving action to help further progressive causes. Check out Aaron's piece here: https://www.thenation.com/article/russiagate-is-more-fiction-than-fact/ Facebook Russia FAQ: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/10/hard-questions-russian-ads-delivered-to-congress/

Anoa was joined by Mondale Robinson of the Conyers Institute discussing the Trump Administration's Cuba Travel Restrictions. Mondale stressed the necessity for those committed to radical action and liberation to push back against the standard. He also makes the point of coming together as Black people across the Diaspora and making connections with good people doing good work outside of the mainland US. Later in the show, Nicholas Knight joins to discuss his recent piece entitled "Trans People, Ableism, and the Need to Upgrade our Progressive Lexicon" http://progressivearmy.com/2017/11/08/trans-people-ableism-need-upgrade-progressive-lexicon/

Eric Robertson does a deep dive into Georgia Politics, particularly focusing on the race for Governor. Despite a recent poll showing Stacey Abrams leading her opponent by double digits in the primary, there are whispers of her not being "electable." While few will dare raise this concern in public, it made for an interesting conversation about race, politics, and Democrats organizing to win statewide.

Recently I sat down with Eric Robertson, Political Director of Teamsters Local 728 and a Vice President of Atlanta-North Georgia Labor Council. Eric and I discussed the 2018 Governor's race as well as some of the criticism and critique of candidate Stacey Abrams. Eric provided his thoughts on how best to build a winning coalition in the Peach State as we look toward the first Statewide for Democrats in over a decade.

I finally got a chance to sit down with Dr. Robin DiAngelo. We had a great conversation about white fragility, white supremacy, and addressing these issues within Progressive spaces. Dr. DiAngelo has been a diversity trainer and works on deconstructing white privilege and addressing white fragility. She has a solid piece called "My Class Didn't Trump My Race: Using Oppression to Face Privilege" that's worth checking out! https://robindiangelo.com/2014site/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ClassTrumpRace.pdf I have included a few of her articles are included below but you should definitely look her up as she has a lot of work worth reading! White Fragility: Why It's So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/white-fragility-why-its-so-hard-to-talk-to-white-people-about-racism-twlm/ No, I Won't Stop Saying "White Supremacy" http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/no-i-wont-stop-saying-white-supremacy-20170630

Victor Bradley, aka, The Negro Subversive about a poignant piece he wrote addressing leftist and the debate around identity politics. Victor is a writer, historian, social critic and Pan-African revolutionary theorist. Formerly a grad student-in-exile he will be beginning a doctorate in African history at NYU in the fall. Here is the piece we discussed https://thenegrosubversive.com/2017/07/06/why-leftists-should-shut-the-fuck-up-about-identity-politics/ Read more of his work at thenegrosubversive.com Follow him on twitter @negrosubversive

On this edition of The Way, Anoa speaks with photographer and writer Yoav Litvin about the recent discussion concerning problematic liaisons and the need for critical thinking and critique in our media spaces. Yoav shared his motivation for writing on the topic of leftist or progressives should engage with those who currently or previously self-identified as being a member of the "alt-right." Anoa and Yoav also discuss the reaction to the critique of ideas, another form of freedom of speech, and the quick need to dismiss by some rather than address concrete points when raised. We must elevate our discourse as a movement if we are to bring about the change we claim we wish to see in the world around us. It is important that we create avenues of dialogue on important topics and not simply silos to confirm our bias. To learn more about Yoav's work check out his website https://yoavlitvin.com/ Related Articles: https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/07/11/the-green-party-marks-in-a-media-con-job/ https://www.counterpunch.org/2017/07/28/the-unbearable-lightness-of-counterrevolution/

Anoa digs into the idea of revolutionary movement building as well as reclaiming the mantle of social justice advocacy in progressive spaces. In the first interview of the evening, Anoa was joined by Masai Ehehosi of the Jericho Movement, Critical Resistance, and formerly the American Friends Service Community. Masai discussed a quick overview of work dismantling the Prison Industrial Complex and working on behalf of those locked down in control units. In the second interview, Anoa was joined by legal scholar and Professor Judith Scully Anoa will also touch on the recent suit out of Illinois for court appointed oversight of the Chicago Police Department and more! Guests Masai Ehehosi (Jericho Movement & Critical Resistance) and Professor Judith Scully. Professor Scully weighed in on the need for court oversight of the Chicago Police Department. She posits that the issues of police violence is historical and requires vigilance on behalf of advocates and communities alike. Links Discussed: www.thejerichomovement.com/ http://criticalresistance.org/ https://www.afsc.org/category/topic/prison-watch http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/lisa-madigan-to-file-lawsuit-seeking-court-oversight-over-cpd/

Free Ponies!!! Guest Jacqueline Luqman talks Medicare for All & Corporate Media by Anoa J. Changa

In this edition of The Way with Anoa, I discuss mutual aid, my trip to Puerto Rico as well as my connection with Loiza matriarch Adolfina Villanueva aka Black Justice. Also the family for Jamarion Robinson filed federal suit yesterday. Jamarion was murdered, shot 76 times by US Marshalls here in Georgia. Finally, I was joined by Hermon Farahi who is running for office in the 3rd Congressional District in Nevada. Hermon talks about our common humanity and has a great mastery of the issues and makes a strong case for getting money out of politics. Check out Hermon's campaign and let us know if you want to get involved! https://www.hermon4thepeople.com/

Back in September, I sat down for a special end of the week conversation with Ashlee Marie Preston, former Editor-In-Chief of Wear Your Voice Magazine! Ashlee and I discussed the importance of telling our own narratives and ensuring that our voices are heard even when it ruffles feathers. She recently announced her candidacy for the newly vacant California State Assembly District 54. Read more about Ashlee's candidacy here: http://thebluntpost.com/civil-rights-activist-journalist-ashlee-marie-preston-runs-ca-state-assembly/

In this episode, Anoa talks with writer Adam Johnson about the recent social media hearings. Prompted by questions about the need for increased transparency concerning foreign ad buys, Anoa and Adam dig in for a nuanced conversation. Check it out and share!

Anoa recently sat down with Paula Martinez-Benge, former volunteer staffer with Truth Against the Machine. The two discussed Paula's exit from TATM as well as the general allegations levied against founder Jordan Chariton. The women expand the conversation to the bigger narrative about perceived abuses of power and how to improve interactions in progressive spaces as we move forward. Thank you for watching The Way with Anoa! Read Paula's piece here: https://medium.com/@paulamartinezbenge/the-failure-of-the-progressive-movement-examining-the-white-savior-complex-sexual-harassment-16c546174f8e

Continuing the ongoing and necessary conversation about sexual assualt and harassment in leftist/progressive movement spaces, Anoa is joined by Summer Swan. A former associate of Truth Against the Machine, Summer sought to engage in a forward moving dialogue that places recent events and accusations into a larger context. Read Summer's piece about her experience with TATM https://swanmoonbaby.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/alleged-sexual-assault-victim-outed-by-boss-and-then-silenced/

Anoa and Brian talk about the latest round of articles alleging Russian Infiltration of Black political spaces. The timing of this is "interesting" as we recently saw the publishing of the Black Identity Extremists report. With increasing activity being taken to marginalize and even subvert Black progressive and radical activity, we must be more prepared to have clear nuanced discussions about the issues that matter.

On this edition of The Way with Anoa, Anoa spoke with Professor Paul Clements about his race for Congress. Check out his website www.clementsforcongress.com and follow up on social media! Please subscribe & share so you don't miss our upcoming broadcasts! The Way airs every Wednesday at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT.

On this edition of The Way, Anoa discusses the Rewire original documentary "Care in Chaos" with Lindsay Beyerstein, investigative journalist and Care in Chaos Director; Calla Hales, Clinic Administrator at A Preferred Women's Health Center (APWHC) in Charlotte, NC; and Jessica Mason Pieklo, Rewire Vice President of Law and the Courts, legal expert. "Care in Chaos" highlights the issues with the growing threat to safe and legal abortion access. While there is so much focus on legislative efforts to restrict a woman's right to choose as well as her ability to access care, there is little attention given to physical barriers to access. "Care in Chaos" examines the issue with anti-choice protesters engagement with abortion clinics, patients, and staff. There are laws in some states that provide some degree of protection against anti-choice actors, yet there continue to be issues with acts of aggression and violence levied at clinics, staff, and patients. Lindsay, Calla, and Jessica set the stage for greater conversation on protecting women's' access to care as well as engaging with elected officials and community advocates to provide meaningful enforcement of laws meant to protect in situations of harassment as documented in the film. This isn't simply an issue of a bygone era. This is happening right now. Please watch and share Care in Chaos. https://rewire.news/videos/2017/07/11/care-in-chaos/ More info: https://rewire.news/legislative-tracker/law-topic/buffer-zones-bubble-zones-and-clinic-access/ https://rewire.news/article/2016/05/25/as-threats-spike-advocates-urge-feds-strengthen/ http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/schneiderman-sues-pro-life-protesters-women-clinic-queens-article-1.3263052