Podcasts about candidates knocking

Today I am chatting with Sayu Bhojwani. Sayu is a political scientist, author and outspoken advocate for shaking up the status quo in our democracy. In 2019, CQ Roll Call named her one of three people outside of the Beltway to watch. Since 2010, she has served as the founder and president of New American Leaders. In that capacity, she has recruited, coached and supported over 50 first and second generation Americans who now serve in local, state or federal office. A proven expert on diversity and democracy, she gave a widely viewed TED talk on immigrants’ critical role in our democracy. In 2018, her first book, People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door, was published by The New Press. A proud immigrant New Yorker, she also served as New York City’s first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs from 2002 to 2004.   Key points addressed were   Sayu’s ambitious professional story beginning with analysis and implementation of immigration issues following 9/11  We also unpacked the goal of New American Leaders .or g and its effort to shine transparency and applicability on the process of running for public office for 1st & 2nd generation immigrants and individuals that identify with these communities We also briefly explored her book titled People Like Us: The new Wave of Candidates Knocking At Democracy’s Door

President Trump says that he wants to halt parts of the immigration system in response to COVID-19, leaving many in limbo, including those who were on their way to obtaining green cards.On Today's Show:Sayu Bhojwani, founder and president of New American Leaders and the author of People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door  (The New Press, 2018) talks about the president's latest return to immigration as a central issue, and reflects on stories of uncertainty from listeners in the immigrant community.

Sayu Bhojwani, founder & president of New American Leaders, an organization leading a movement for inclusive democracy by preparing first and second generation Americans to use their power and potential in elected office. Bhojwani is an activist, an advocate, speaker and writer, and in our conversation, she discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York s first Commission of Immigrant Affairs, her organization mission, and her book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door. FOLLOW SAYU BHOJWANI: Sayu Bhojwani on Twitter New American Leaders Sayu Bhojwani People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door https://amzn.to/30AuOem Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more information please visit: www.eagleton.rutgers.edu Sayu Bhojwani (visiting scholar at Eagleton's Program on Immigration and Democracy) discusses her book: "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door" May 2, 2019 at the Eagleton Institute of Politics

The Blue Wave that recently swept over the House of Representatives and a number of state legislatures was powered largely by women, and resulted in a number of new elected officials who look a lot less white and a lot less male than their predecessors. Author Sayu Bhojwani anticipated this phenomenon in her new book, People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door. Join us for an interesting take on the changes in our republic that are taking place before our very eyes.

America’s political leadership remains overwhelmingly white, male, moneyed, and Christian; even at the local and state levels, elected office is inaccessible to the people it aims to represent. But this trend is changing, says political scientist Sayu Bhojwani. She made her way to Town Hall’s stage to share accounts of the diverse and persevering range of new politicians from across the country who are challenging the status quo, winning against all odds, and leaving a path for others to follow in their wake. She introduced us to these political newcomers with stories from her book People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy’s Door. Bhojwani met with Sophia Jordán Wallace, professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. Together they shined a light on the political, systemic, and cultural roadblocks that have prevented government from effectively representing a rapidly changing America—and offered forward-thinking solutions on how to get rid of them. Join Bhojwani and Wallace for an inspiring story of the foreign-born, lower-income, and of-color Americans who are successfully taking on leadership roles to embody an inclusive and multiracial democracy that has been a long time in the making. Sayu Bhojwani is an advocate, speaker, writer, and former Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in New York City. She is the founder of South Asian Youth Action, and the founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office at the local and state levels. Sophia Jordán Wallace is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Washington. She specializes in Latino Politics, representation, social movements, and immigration politics and policy. Her work has been published in theAmerican Journal of Political Science, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, Political Research Quarterly, and many others. Recorded live at Rainier Arts Center by Town Hall Seattle on Monday, October 29, 2018.

A conversation with Professor Matt Grossmann about his research on how the two major parties are changing and resulting in a wide polarization and dysfunctional governing. The Republican Party he says, is the vehicle of an ideological movement while the Democratic Party is a coalition of social groups. Republican leaders prize conservatism and attract support by pledging loyalty to broad values. Democratic leaders instead seek concrete gove rnment action, appealing to voters' group identities and interests by endorsing specific policies. Guest: Matt Grossmann is the Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research and Associate Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University. He is co-author with Professor David Hopkins of the new book Asymmetric Politics: Ideological Republicans and Group Interest Democrats. Then, the new wave of candidates running for office with Sayu Bhojwani. Guest: Sayu Bhojwani is the founder and president of New American Leaders, the only national organization focused on preparing immigrant leaders to run for public office. She served as New York City's first commissioner of immigrant affairs. She is author of People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door.   The post The Changing Nature of the Two Major Political Parties. Then, Immigrants Running for Office appeared first on KPFA.

While the congressional midterm elections and some statewide races dominate mainstream media coverage, there's a lot of action at the local, grassroots level. As minority communities grow and the dominance of the white majority wanes, immigrants and first generation Americans are running for office — and winning. Sayu Bhojwani served as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs in New York City, and eight years ago she founded the nonprofit New American Leaders. Her new book is People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking on Democracy's Door. She profiles a new generation of candidates of color across the country, and their paths to election. Bhojwani explains that the ACLU has sued local governments to enforce a portion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to establish district elections. Compared to running “at large” in an entire jurisdiction, district elections lower the barrier to entry for new candidates, allowing community-based campaigns with smaller budgets and more personal contact with voters. Bhojwani also notes that, in states like Arizona, public campaign financing has empowered people with limited resources to challenge powerful incumbents, and win. We also touch on Michigan's ballot initiative 18-2, which would establish a citizens' redistricting commission to draw the district lines following the 2020 Census. And Bhojwani closes with some advice for listeners who are considering running for local office.

Sayu Bhojwani, an advocate, speaker and writer, discusses her journey to American citizenship, her role as New York City's first Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs, her organization New American Leaders, and her forthcoming book, "People Like Us: The New Wave of Candidates Knocking at Democracy's Door." https://www.NewAmericanLeaders.org/ http://www.SayuBhojwani.com/ https://amzn.to/2MpSFe3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices