Podcasts about The Democracy Project

The Shuffle Bois turn to one of the largest and certainly most memorable reactions to the global financial crisis of the late 2000s , Occupy Wall Street. In part seven of their ongoing series, they take a look at the socialists, anarchists, daily show liberals, and obvious federal plants who descended on Zuccotti Park in Fall 2011. After tracing the history of the movement, they then describe the types of people who attended as well as some of the themes and big ideas of this story - globalization, horizontality vs verticality, idealism vs pragmatism, as well as the roles of both the police and the media.⁠Give Remember Shuffle a follow on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@RememberShufflePod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to interact with the show between episodes. It also makes it easier to book guests.  And don't forget to check out our Patreon!Bibliography:David Graeber, The Democracy Project: a History, a Crisis, a MovementAmber A'lee Frost, DirtbagAnton Jaeger, Hyperpolitics

The Opportunity Party is promising to regulate lobbying and impose tougher rules around political donations if they make it into Government this November. The party is promising to cap political donations, establish an independent anti-corruption body, and introduce a bill that would enforce a cooling-off period for ministers, senior staff and officials taking on lobbying roles and they would also create a mandatory, public lobbying register. So how big a problem is corporate lobbying in New Zealand politics? To discuss Democracy Project founder Dr Bryce Edwards joins Jesse. [picture id="4JKMW0R_260731_TOP_List_6_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

The brilliant Wajahat Ali, author of Go Back to Where You Came From, and playwright of The Domestic Crusaders, had me on The LeftHook to share my new book A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women: 20 Steps to Find Your Purpose and Power in a World on Fire. Watch or listen to the full discussion on how to overcome the very real and urgent threat of fascism. (Side note: In France, Marine Le Pen is campaigning for president wearing an ankle monitor, following in the footsteps of her fellow Russian asset, the convicted felon/Epstein wing-man). Trump is doing to our country what he did to the East Wing of our White House. How do we rebuild from the wreckage? That's what A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women is about. It's for anyone tired of Steve Bannon trying to demoralize us and flood the zone with sh*t. It's about concrete steps to stay grounded and focused in a world of chaos, to align your deepest needs and dreams with a higher purpose, creating world domination for the collective good. My own journey begins with being raised on stories of the government trying to kill you, and blame you for the crime, helped by Western corruption to cover-up the torture and murder. I am of course speaking of my Ukrainian heritage and the Holodomor, Stalin's genocide famine in Ukraine. In all my years of studying my family's history and the two monsters, Hitler and Stalin, who drove that history, I look back on America's own, and see the authoritarianism that established this country. The white supremacy blood lust terrorizing Black Americans, Native Americans, mass discrimination and violence against immigrants, and the list goes on. Trump, Stephen Miller, Peter Thiel, and too many others carry on that violent legacy. That's why they're aligned with the Kremlin, which sees Ukrainians as inferior.  In Ukrainian culture, we're taught to fight for our very lives, our voice, our art, our culture, our language, because no one else will. They want to erase us, so we must do the opposite and shine, shine, shine. In Ukrainian culture, art is literally survival. The coded language of poetry preserves historical truth, our shared humanity, our courage and defiance.  Life is incredibly stubborn. Creativity is how we fortify our resilience. A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women provides 20 concrete steps for women–who are the favorite target of fascists, because they fear the fight in us–and their allies–to dream big for themselves and the kind of world we want to live in. That is how we reset the culture, overcome their darkness with our light, and gather our people to create a better world. We are the alternative to their dystopian vision for our future, a future that belongs to us.  To better get to new my new and most personal book, I put together this Q&A:  Empowerment can be a privilege. Many nonwhite women, especially immigrants, are juggling several jobs just to survive. How does this book make space for different lived experiences A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women is based on my own lived experience of being raised in a Ukrainian immigrant family. My grandmothers both worked as maids to survive. So I take nothing for granted when it comes to the diversity of demands on women today. Throughout the book, I share wisdom and insights from women across history. There's also a recommended reading guide in the book, featuring an incredible list of women authors, like Mikki Kendall and trans activist Raquel Willis. I also share a troubling story about a Black mentor telling me to get a white man to join me for my pitch meetings and just sit there. I'm sad to say it did make a difference.  Planting seeds of hope and change – whether that's through launching a dream project like a film, book, business, non-profit, or some other ambitious goal – can be a grind. Does this book highlight organizations on the frontlines doing that unglamorous work in the shadows, helping us build that collective power?  Yes, absolutely! And I made sure that the blurbs (endorsements) featured at the front of the book included voices from grassroots groups, to promote their efforts to a wider audience. Julie Delaurier of Rise and Resist began as an organizer in ACT UP and helped organize Tesla Takedown and No Kings. She also organizes to track and resist ICE raids in NYC. She read the book and provided a heartfelt endorsement. So did civil rights leader Maya Wiley, President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and Holley Atkinson of the grassroots group the Media and Democracy Project bringing legal challenges to the existence of Fox News. Isn't self-help ego-driven?  A Reasonable Guide is all about collective action. Individual choices produce collective action. Think of A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women as Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way meets Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny. Self-knowledge isn't the end goal here; it's the foundation for knowing where you can make an impact. It cites women across movements and their advice on how to stay creative and build power in a time of mass destruction.  But isn't this focus on the self just new age nonsense which is a slippery slope to fascism, given reports of new age online movements being breeding grounds for fascist cult recruitment? This book follows an ancient tradition of taking on an empire with the power of ideas. Ideas cannot be killed. And you cannot stop an idea whose time has come.  Know thyself was popularized by the ancient Greeks, most famously by Socrates who was a champion of women for that time. The Greeks were conquered by the sadistic and corrupt Roman Empire. A couple hundred years later, the Greeks conquered them right back through the power of self-knowledge and ideas. Greek became the dominant language of the Roman Empire. Self-knowledge is not ego. The book walks you through steps to think creatively and conquer doubt in order to build meaningful collective action.  I had to produce my film Mr. Jones myself because no one wanted it. Mr. Jones was a film to bring historical justice and truth to a massive genocide by the Kremlin, covered up for generations, including with the help of Western corruption. A former Ambassador to Ukraine called Mr. Jones Ukraine's Schindler's List. A screening was shut down in Moscow, and Memorial, Russia's once largest NGO that dared to screen it, was liquidated. There were death threats and harassment during the making of the film, but still the team and I fought on, holding on to the power of our creativity and voices. That is what A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women is about: remembering the power of your voice in a world that wants to silence you and kill you. It's also a damn good time.  I hope you will consider checking it out and pre-ordering A Reasonable Guide for Unreasonable Women, which helps build buzz in the industry and gets the word out. Thank you to everyone who has supported my work over the years. It means so much.   

Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project, describes the use of a secure mobile voting app that enables verified voters to provide real-time feedback to legislators, showing constituent preferences on bills. This platform leverages AI to summarize complex legislation into accessible language and provides updates on voting records, creating accountability and transparency. This mobile voting technology was originally designed for military use and has been adapted for digital civic engagement. We talk about Value of providing citizens continuous opportunities to influence government policy decisions Harvesting real-time polling data from verified constituents about pending legislation How technology is bridging the gap between constituents and elected officials Need to identify voter preferences that transcend two-party divisions #DigitalDemocracyProject #CampaignTech #MobileVoting #CivicEngagment DigitalDemocracyProject.org

As the election draws closer, many people are struggling to decide who to vote for. There's a concern that politics have become too divided, and people are becoming disillusioned with the parties they've supported in the past. At the same time, there are concerns about the more extreme views of minor parties, and the impact they have when forming coalitions. Political analyst and Director of Victoria University's Democracy Project Bryce Edwards told Kerre Woodham there's no scientific answer that will tell you who to vote for, but there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help decide. The first is to ask what the three most important issues are in your opinion, and compare each party's policies for the issues. But Edwards says you need to really separate their promises from their records and think about what they've done in the past. “Are those promises that they're putting forward this year credible ... will they be able to achieve this?” Other things to look at, he says, are personality —do they have things like integrity, honesty, or competence— and coalitions that would potentially be formed by the different parties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary filmmaker Robert Greenwald joins Gaslit Nation to talk about his powerful documentary from Brave New Films, Gaza: Journalists Under Fire. We break down the horrifying media consolidation driven by Netanyahu-ally , billionaire Larry Ellison, who is actively dismantling beloved institutions like CBS to enforce a McCarthyist, pro-Netanyahu chill on American journalism. We also expose how Trump and Jared Kushner have dragged the US into an illegal, unconstitutional war with Iran, draining vital air defense systems for Ukraine, while Trump's ICE agents go on a killing spree, openly executing parents in front of their children, and expanding their network of concentration camps at home and abroad. As always, Gaslit Nation also provides ways to fight back and plant powerful seeds of hope and change—because we will ultimately build a better world. This week's bonus show, for our listeners on Patreon and Substack who make Gaslit Nation possible, explores who is actually running the new kleptocratic new world order. To hear the full exclusive bonus show at the end of this episode join our community on Patreon or Substack today at the Truth-teller ($5/month) or higher. Discounted annual memberships are available, and you can give the gift of membership. Plus you'll get the show ad free, all bonus shows including our archive of bonus shows, invites to exclusive events, and more. Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit or on Substack. Thank you to everyone who supports the show -- we could not make Gaslit Nation without you.    EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit and GaslitNation.Substack.com for our community New! There's now a California Signal Group for Gaslit Nation listeners to find each other and connect in that state. Join on Patreon or Substack! The Gaslit Nation Outreach Committee discusses how to talk to the MAGA cult: Join on Patreon or Substack! Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: Join on Patreon or Substack! Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other: Join on Patreon or Substack! Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect. Join on Patreon or Substack! Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join. Join on Patreon or Substack! Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group. Join on Patreon or Substack! As always, keep it kind in our chat groups, extend grace and assume good faith. A culture of care is how we build a better world.  Show Notes: WATCH: Gaza: Journalists Under Fire https://www.bravenewfilms.org/palestinianjournalists Protect yourself and your community from ICE: https://www.patreon.com/gaslit/posts/free-prairieland-162794130?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Meet Josh Gruenbaum and Aryeh Lightstone of the Board of Peace: https://boardofpeace.org/members Fight back with the Gaslit Nation Action Guide on GaslitNationPod.com and the Media and Democracy Project (https://www.mediaanddemocracyproject.org/) and also Rise and Resist (https://www.riseandresist.org/)  Famine confirmed for first time in Gaza https://www.who.int/news/item/22-08-2025-famine-confirmed-for-first-time-in-gaza 209 Journalists and Media Workers Killed in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory https://cpj.org/2026/06/cpj-undertakes-review-of-its-documentation-of-journalists-killed-in-israel-gaza-war-since-2023/ Amnesty UK draws criticism for arguing journalist death toll in Gaza higher than in any other war https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-864300 ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week: Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump's second term. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/us/ice-agents-traffic-stops.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xlA.K8PG.HyO51Npt7m7m&smid=url-share  E. Jean Carroll Receives Trump's $5 Million Judgment Plus Interest https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ E Jean Carroll receives $5.6m owed by Trump after court releases damages https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/14/e-jean-carroll-trump-payment ICE Suspends Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings in Maine and Texas https://www.reuters.com/world/ice-suspends-vehicle-stops-us-immigration-enforcement-sources-say-2026-07-14/ ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Driver in Biddeford, Maine  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/person-killed-ice-involved-shooting-maine-media-reports-2026-07-13/ What to Know About ICE's Fatal Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston https://apnews.com/article/7f8b3218b97c63388fc016b3da9718ee Trump Abandons Proposed 20-Percent Strait of Hormuz Fee https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-us-will-take-investment-deals-with-gulf-states-instead-fee-using-2026-07-14/ Trump Announces U.S. Control and Proposed Toll on the Strait of Hormuz  https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-will-control-strait-hormuz-get-paid-it-2026-07-13/ Associated Press Fact Check: Competing U.S. and Iranian Claims Over the Strait of Hormuz https://apnews.com/article/8df557699c900b29fb33172e6da7f3e9 Lindsey Graham's Final Mission to Support Ukraine https://www.wsj.com/world/lindsey-graham-death-ukraine-russia-81ccfe7f Committee to Protect Journalists: Journalists Killed in the Israel–Gaza War https://cpj.org/2026/ Record Number of Journalists and Media Workers Killed in 2025  https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/record-129-journalists-media-workers-killed-2025-mostly-by-israel-says-cpj-2026-02-25/ Israel Schedules National Election for October 27, 2026  https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-election-will-be-held-october-27-coalition-head-says-2026-07-12/ Maggie Haberman & Jonathan Swan - On "Regime Change" & Inside The Trump Presidency | The Daily Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdmdGTrJ2nI How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran: In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here's the inside story of how he made the fateful decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/politics/trump-iran-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xlA.RnIs.VnaiNfmBkDie&smid=url-share Iran Strikes U.S. Military Facilities Across Gulf Region: A Times analysis of satellite imagery and verified videos shows Iran found vulnerabilities in U.S. locations in the region.  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/world/middleeast/iran-strikes-us-military-facilities.html?unlocked_article_code=1.xlA.W64r.SKCZ8fldvUxu&smid=url-share What's Trump's 'Board of Peace' really about? https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/209-front-burner/episode/16193683-whats-trumps-board-of-peace-really-about 32 Palestinians killed trying to reach food distribution hubs, Gaza authorities say https://www.npr.org/2025/07/19/g-s1-78420/palestinians-food-aid-deaths Trump notifies Congress of new war against Iran President Donald Trump's notification that the U.S. is again at war with Iran gives the administration another 60-day clock for military action. https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/13/trump-notifies-congress-of-new-war-against-iran-00995170 Iraq journalist deaths match number killed during Vietnam War https://cpj.org/2006/05/iraq-journalist-deaths-match-number-killed-during/ Andrea's interview with Alex Gibney and Alexis Bloom of the must-watch documentary The Bibi Files https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes/hitler-youth/ Trump's Crypto Scheme to Sell Ukraine to Russia https://www.patreon.com/gaslit/posts/trumps-crypto-to-144034868?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link New book reveals how Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/18/politics/new-book-reveals-how-trump-compared-himself-to-mao-stalin-atilla-the-hun Marco Rubio: "Actually, the Board of Peace was chartered and set up by the UN Security Council through a vote at the UN Security Council as to deliberations, so it's an international organism recognized by the Security Council of the United Nations, which is something I think many of you should be supportive of..." https://x.com/StateDept/status/2016582608377749629?lang=en What the UN Security Council vote means for Trump's Gaza peace plan https://abcnews.com/International/security-council-vote-means-trumps-gaza-peace-plan/story?id=127623162  

The EPA has been gutted. Scientists are being sent home. NOAA is being dismantled. And in the middle of all this deregulation, our elected officials keep voting against what we actually want. So what do we do about it?On this episode of the Environmental Justice Lab, I sit down with Sadie Holzmeyer, National Organizing Director of the Digital Democracy Project — a nonpartisan nonprofit building a voter-driven system of government from the ground up.Sadie tells us how she went from a random Google search to living out of an RV, crisscrossing the country to build a movement that lets you — the registered voter — weigh in directly on the bills that shape your life, your community, and your environment. Using certified mobile voting technology, the Digital Democracy Project puts real legislation in front of real voters, with plain-language summaries, community-sourced pros and cons, organizational stances, and even an AI-powered VoteBot to help you cut through the legal jargon. The results? Public, transparent, and district-level — so your legislator can't claim they didn't know what you wanted.We talk about why this matters for environmental justice, how candidates running for office are vowing to use the platform to dictate their voting patterns, and why any politician who refuses to support this kind of direct voter input might just be telling you they're anti-democratic.From federal bills to state legislation, from Florida to all 50 states by 2027 — and maybe even beyond U.S. borders — the Digital Democracy Project is proving that democracy doesn't have to be a spectator sport.Finally, the call to action: Download the app, get verified, and start weighing in at digitaldemocracyproject.org. And if you're in one of the 43 states that doesn't yet have a state organizing director — maybe that's you. Think about it.Resources: The Digital Democracy Project WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support.Don't forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/supportConnect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: theenvironmentaljusticelab@gmail.com

Part 1:We talk with Mark Joseph Stern, senior writer for Slate.comWe discuss recent rulings by Judge O'Conner, who has taken rights to himself that he does NOT have as a Circuit Court Judge in Texas. These pertain to rulings about access to medical and personal records of children in Rhode Island. This is seen as despotic, and unlawful, and may cause a Constitutional crisis with many implications for civil and privacy rights.Part 2:We talk with Jonathan Ross, co-founder of the Media and Democracy Project.We discuss Minnesota's decision to ban prediction markets in Minnesota, which considers these as a form of gambling. US DOJ is opposing this action.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: "Try and Catch the Wind", music by Donovan, performed by Joan Baez 

I talk with Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project this week. DDP is a nonpartisan nonprofit using secure mobile voting technology to give citizens a real-time voice in legislation. Ramon explains how the platform lets verified, registered voters weigh in on bills being debated in Congress and their state house—and then scores legislators on how closely their votes match what their districts wanted. We dig into how AI, including a RAG-powered chatbot called VoteBot, helps everyday citizens parse thousands of pages of complex legislative text. We also discuss digital security, participatory budgeting, and Ramon's ambitious goal of expanding the platform to all 50 state legislatures by 2027.Keywords: digital democracy, mobile voting, civic tech, legislative transparency, AI in government, Ramon Perez, Digital Democracy Project, VoteBot, participatory budgeting, voter engagement, legislator accountability, PolicyViz podcast, civic engagement, govtechSubscribe to the PolicyViz Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of the PolicyViz Podcast for as little as a buck a monthFollow Ramon Perez and the Digital Democracy Project at digitaldemocracyproject.org and download the Votes (VOATZ) app to participate.Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, Twitter, Website, YouTubeEmail: jon@policyviz.com

Check into DigitalDemocracyProject.org - the future of traking legislation by state and in DC is here. Sadie Holzmeyer and Tom Keen explain it's use. Check your Indiana Voter Registration here. Thanks to  AnneFeeney.com  UAW2209.org  CWA-Union.org  BACLocal4.org  MLaborPress.org  

On Monday's show, Bryce Edwards from The Democracy Project joined us to discuss The Opportunity Party. He said one of the biggest challenges smaller parties face is the 'wasted vote' trap. Under New Zealand's electoral system, a party must win at least 5% of the party vote to gain list seats in Parliament. That means voters can be reluctant to back smaller parties because, if they miss the threshold, those votes don't translate into representation. The Electoral Commission recommended lowering the threshold to 4% in 2012 to help address the problem. But Ed Hitchcock, the man behind the On the Threshold website, has a very different solution. [picture id="4JOLCP4_Ed_Hitchcock_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

The Digital Democracy Project gives voters a secure, blockchain-based toolkit to let them tell legislators and politicians alike, how they should vote on specific bills. It also produces a record of accountability.

While many people are focusing on National and the Prime Minister's popularity from the latest polls, we're keen to discuss the Green Party. Yesterday co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick delivered their 'State of the Planet' speeches in Wellington calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis. The Greens remain steady on around 11 percent in the polls .. but should they, and could they, be doing more to show they can lead the country rather than position themselves for another term of supply-and-confidence? To discuss Jesse is joined by Democracy Project founder Bryce Edwards.

Gaslit Nation presents an Instagram Live discussion recorded over the weekend with the acclaimed illustrator Brahm Revel, the artist of Mrs. Orwell. Brahm is based in Barcelona, where Eileen and Eric Blair (aka George Orwell), spent their honeymoon fighting fascists in the Spanish Civil War. Eileen was holed up in the Hotel Continental, which still exists, where Stalin's agents searched her hotel room, stealing Orwell's Spain diaries and other papers, which are believed to be somewhere in Moscow to this day. We're celebrating freedom fighters, past and present, tonight at Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn at 7pm ET, for the launch of Mrs. Orwell. Patreon supporters get in free! Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman will be there, and so will the good folks of Razom for Ukraine and the Media and Democracy Project, co-sponsors of the event, because the Orwells would have been fans. So come and get a Mrs. Orwell tote bag, meet other Gaslit Nation listeners, and celebrate the defeat of Orban, MAGA, and the Kremlin in Hungary.  Enjoy this conversation with Brahm about the creative process that went into the making of Mrs. Orwell and why the story matters for us today, in an age that needs our own creativity and defiance. Today's Gaslit Nation Salon is still on for today at 4pm so join us via the link posted on Patreon.com/Gaslit!  Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Discounted annual memberships are available. Become a Democracy Defender at Patreon.com/Gaslit

FDR had to take some bold swings to transform America for the better. He had his pearl-clutching critics who thought he was going too far. But that's what was needed to usher in the New Deal and strengthen democracy and improve people's lives. The "good guys" must not be passive. We must fight back. Virginia, the world's eyes are on you to vote YES on redistricting -- vote now through April 21. You will help restore balance to Republican authoritarian gerrymandering. Your YES vote in Virginia is an emergency stop-gap meant to save our national ship from sinking and take back the gavel from Kremlin MAGA Mike Johnson in the House. Thank you to all who spread the word about this important, urgent vote, and get out the vote. If you still have questions, here's an overview from Arlington Democrats: https://www.arlingtondemocrats.org/redistricting If you're in NYC or nearby, join us April 13 at 7pm at Powerhouse Arts Arena in DUMBO, Brooklyn, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of NYC. We're going to celebrate Mrs. Orwell, Andrea's new graphic novel with the genius illustrator Brahm Revel, about an unsung heroine of literature, Eileen O'Shaughnessy Blair, the wife, muse, and unsung creative partner of Eric Blair, aka George Orwell. There would have been no Homage to Catalonia, Animal Farm, 1984 without Eileen O'Shaughnessy Blair. Patreon supporters get in for free and get a Mrs. Orwell tote bag. Message us on Patreon.com/Gaslit to get on the guest list. See you Monday night for an unforgettable evening dedicated to a defiant heroine of the power of the pen.  Thank you to Razom for Ukraine and the Media and Democracy Project for being co-sponsors of this event.  Details here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/powerhousebookstores/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa

Congratulations to Pam Bondi for doing everything the fascist serial predator, convicted felon, and Russian asset wanted, only to be ritually humiliated by Trump anyway. The Epstein cover-up continues. So make Bondi testify–and get asked to leave every restaurant and bar she ever tries to enter, for protecting pedophiles.  Come to the Gaslit Nation Salon today at 4pm ET to discuss this and more, including sharing what's happening in your neck of the woods. Find the Zoom link on Patreon.com/Gaslit or in the show notes below.  Thanks to Patreon for the Mrs. Orwell tote bags, which we will be giving away to supporters at the April 13 book launch at PowerHouse Arena in Dumbo, Brooklyn, and to our Fact Checker and higher supporters on Patreon, until the gifts run out.  Show Notes:  Join our April 13 book launch and live-taping to celebrate Mrs. Orwell. Patreon supporters get in free!  https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa-in-conversation-with-nomiki-konst/ Today! Gaslit Nation Salon at 4pm EST. Sign up here to join us: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zoom-link-for-et-154921053?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Today! Come to the Media and Democracy Project x Gaslit Nation Substack Live April 6 at 5:30pm ET to discuss Mrs. Orwell and its lessons for us today https://open.substack.com/live-stream/150582 Opening clip: Ro Khanna says Pam Bondi still needs to testify to Congress over Epstein files: Full interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJup1mIeb9Y  

Neil Aquino joins the show to discuss Texas elections and the March 28 #NoKings rally as Fetterman and GOP block the Iran War Powers resolution while a new poll shows Platner surging in Maine.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Thank you Steven Rosenzweig, Marg KJ, LBW, Judy, patricia allwein, and many others for tuning into my live video!* Neil Aquino, founder of Houston Democracy Project visits: Host Egberto Willies and Neil Aquino discuss Tuesday's local and state elections. They also discuss the upcoming #NoKings rally scheduled for March 28th. And more.* ‘Blood Is On Their Hands': Fetterman and Sen… To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

We're starting our first show of 2026 looking at the tragic events at Mt Maunganui. While lots of locals are still in a state of shock and sadness over the deadly landslide, for some that's turned to anger. A few officials have described the event as "unprecedented", but others are saying we should've seen it coming. Bryce Edwards, director of The Democracy Project, joins Jesse to discuss.

Labour first started working on a blueprint for a capital gains tax under David Lange, but it was scrapped after Labour's 1990 election defeat. Fast forward to 2019 when Jacinda Ardern ruled out implementing the tax while she was prime minister So it begs the questions, why is a capital gains tax such a political hot potato? Is this a good political move for Labour? If the public show support, could it be something National adopt? Dr Bryce Edwards, Bryce is director of the Democracy Project and a political analyst in residence at University of Wellington.

America has long been on a path toward authoritarianism, as Gaslit Nation warned for years. We also warned the only way out is accountability: abolish ICE and prosecute their crimes against humanity to the fullest extent of international law. In this week's Gaslit Nation, we examine the normalcy bias that many in white America, especially within the mainstream media, cling to. We also celebrate the defiant voices on the frontlines in MAGA-besieged cities like Portland and Chicago, who are calling this what it is: fascism. Joining us to discuss how to rebuild American democracy, and make it truly democratic this time, is Zerlina Maxwell, host of Mornings with Zerlina on SiriusXM's Progress Channel and author of The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide. Find her weekday mornings 7am to 9am ET on SiriusXM Progresss, channel 127.  As always, we offer solutions and ways to stay grounded amid the terrorism sh*tshow and chaos deliberately engineered to confuse and demoralize us. The way we win is by staying focused and committed to doing whatever we can–wherever we are, with whatever we have–to plant seeds of hope and change. No act is too small. If you want to make a difference, join us for the Gaslit Nation x Sister District Halloween Phonebank on October 22 at 6pm ET. We'll be calling voters in must-win Virginia races, some of which could be decided by just a handful of votes. Yes, your time and voice still matter. Stephen Miller doesn't want you to go to our phonebank–so be sure to RSVP here.   Thank you to everyone who joined the Gaslit Nation Salon on Monday at 4pm ET. Join us again this coming Monday for a special session featuring our friends at the Media and Democracy Project, as we discuss how to push back against mainstream media capitulation. largest mass-murder of Jewish life since the Holocaust. Our hearts are with those impacted by that day and Netanyahu's genocidal war to cling to power that followed. For an important discussion for how to build peace, listen to our interview with the Jewish and Palestinian led Alliance for Middle East Peace from December 2024. Want Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, group chats, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes:   RSVP to the Gaslit Nation Phonebank w/Sister for Virginia! https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrict/event/847185/   ‘Impossible' for Trump to escape Epstein files being exposed | John Bolton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lvWbM2g31A   The End of White Politics: How to Heal Our Liberal Divide by Zerlina Maxwell https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/zerlina-maxwell/the-end-of-white-politics/9780306873591/   “There's a baby!” ICE agents stop Alamosa family at gunpoint, smash car window Immigration arrest last week in southern Colorado follows national trend of escalating force from ICE agents https://coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/ice-alamosa-arrest-gunpoint-infant/   The Fading of the Red, White, and Blue by Zach Bryan: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWkQ4CEcNp/    Country Music Star Zach Bryan Turns Political With Anti-ICE Ballad https://time.com/7323600/zach-bryan-ice-song-trump/   Opening clip https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AbqZxPsP91I featuring:  https://www.tiktok.com/@of_earth.and_seed    Trump's NSPM-7 Labels Common Beliefs As Terrorism “Indicators” https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trumps-nspm-7-labels-common-beliefs   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: October 27 4pm ET – Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky + Total Resistance by H. Von Dach – Poetry and guerrilla strategy: tools for survival and defiance. Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community.  

In an essay for NYU's Democracy Project, David F. Levi, a former federal judgeand director emeritus of the Bolch Judicial Institute at Duke Law, reflected on thenegotiations he facilitated in New Mexico about the renewal of the hazardous wastepermit for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), a deep geologic repository forplutonium-contaminated waste generated in the fabrication of nuclear weapons. JudgeLevi's essay is entitled “Participatory Democracy in Action.”

In this episode, Steve Vladeck of the Georgetown University Law Center and Sarah Isgur of SCOTUSblog join to discuss the legacy of the Roberts Court on its 20th anniversary and preview the important cases in the Supreme Court's upcoming term, which begins on Monday, October 6. The National Constitution Center's Griffin Richie guest hosts. Resources  Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump  Trump v. Slaughter  Sarah Isgur and David French, Advisory Opinions  Steve Vladeck, “The Roberts Court Turns Twenty,” One First (9/29/2025)  Steve Vladeck, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic (5/16/2023)  Caleb Nelson, “Special Feature: Must Administrative Officers Serve at the President's Pleasure?,” Democracy Project (9/29/2025)  Joseph Copeland, “Favorable views of Supreme Court remain near historic low,” Pew Research (9/3/2025)  Brett M. Kavanaugh, “Separation of Powers During the Forty-Fourth Presidency and Beyond,” Minnesota Law Review (2009) In our new podcast, Pursuit: The Founders' to Guide to Happiness Jeffrey Rosen explores the founders' lives with the historians who know them best. Plus, filmmaker Ken Burns shares his daily practice of self-reflection.  Listen to episodes of Pursuit on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠.  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr ⁠⁠ Explore the⁠ ⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠ or watch recordings on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Support our important work:  ⁠⁠Donate⁠  

Die Welt wird zunehmend unfrei. Weniger als 30 Prozent der Menschen leben laut Varieties of Democracy Project in Wahl- beziehungsweise liberalen Demokratien. Zu Beginn des Jahrtausends waren es noch 53 Prozent. Populistische Regierungen und Autokratien sind weltweit auf dem Vormarsch. Mit verheerenden Risiken. „Populismus wird zum Wohlstandsrisiko und kostet Rendite bei der Kapitalanlage“, sagt Hans-Jörg Naumer, Leiter Capital Markets & Thematic Research bei Allianz Global Investors im Interview mit dem Youtube-Kanal Mission Money. Der Volkswirt erläutert, was Populismus ist und welche Folgen er für Wachstum, Wohlstand und Finanzmärkte hat – und bietet Lösungsansätze, wie dieser „Teufelskreis“ durchbrochen werden kann. Natürlich können nur wirklich freie Demokratien und eine freie Marktwirtschaft Wohlstand und Freiheit sichern.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week on the podcast, after the inspiring conversation in our last episode with Wesley Watkins about The Jazz & Democracy Project and more, I couldn't resist giong back into the GC archives for an encore presentation of my conversation with Maestro Wynton Marsalis. We recorded this conversation when the podcast was just a toddler, back in the days when we were just “doing something” and not yet “manifesting a new world.” It was also on the eve of the 2020 election, however, like so many of our conversations the topics and insights remain evergreen. How far we've come and continue to carry on! Check out the original show notes for more on his bio and topics of interest (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/47). Where to find Wynton? www.wyntonmarsalis.org The Jazz @ Lincoln Center Orchestra (https://www.jazz.org/JLCO/) On YouTube (http://youtube.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Instagram (http://instagram.com/wyntonmarsalis) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/375zxMmh2cSgUzFFnva0O7) What's Wynton reading? American Founders: How People of African Descent Established Freedom in the New World (http://americanfoundersbook.com) by Christina Proenza-Coles Barracoon: The Story of the Last "Black Cargo" (https://rep.club/products/barracoon-zora-neale-hurston?srsltid=AfmBOoq6wJeLLvsYg8gQerKMU29bzPgtQIduPOvjE6_4TugqUEgT5ARn) by Zora Neale Hurston Special Guest: Wynton Marsalis.

Neil Aquino used his speaking slot at the Houston 50501 Movement rally to point out that just showing up at City Council and protesting will not meet the political challenge.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

We promise, this episode is only a little bit about header bidding. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Alex Heath to talk about some big news in tech regulation: Google lost its ad-tech monopoly trial, which could reshape both Google and the internet altogether. And that's not the only monopoly news! Meta's trial also started this week, and Alex was there to see Mark Zuckerberg and others try to defend Instagram, WhatsApp, and the company as a whole. After all that, we talk about OpenAI's plans to build a social network, and how this company seems to never run out of ambition. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for another round of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, and some news about viral cameras and the Switch 2. Which we'll be yeeting into our homes as soon as possible Further reading: Google loses ad tech monopoly case FTC v. Meta live: the latest from the battle over Instagram and WhatsApp Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg defends Instagram purchase in antitrust trial Zuckerberg defends his empire during FTC antitrust trial Mark Zuckerberg suggested spinning off Instagram Mark Zuckerberg tells court that Meta made WhatsApp, Instagram better Mark Zuckerberg once suggested wiping all Facebook friends lists to boost usage Meta reportedly offered $1 billion to settle the FTC's antitrust lawsuit. Zuckerberg defends his empire during FTC antitrust trial Google, Apple, and Snap aren't happy about Meta's poorly-redacted slides Meta's antitrust trial slide redactions aren't actually hiding anything OpenAI is building a social network OpenAI debuts its GPT-4.1 flagship AI model OpenAI might finally get better model names soon. OpenAI's upgraded o3 model can use images when reasoning ChatGPT will now remember your old conversations OpenAI is reportedly considering a $3 billion deal to buy AI coding tool Windsurf. Netflix is testing a new OpenAI-powered search Brendan Carr on X The Media and Democracy Project on Bluesky Trump excludes smartphones, computers, chips from higher tariffs Smartphone tariffs are coming back in ‘a month or two,' says Trump admin TSMC is unfazed by tariffs. Microsoft's Phil Spencer: “I want to support Switch 2.” In pursuit of a viral, five-year-old compact camera Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Edwards is the author of The Integrity Institute on Substack, and director of the Democracy Project, and joins Emile Donovan.

As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a blueprint crafted by the Heritage Foundation and backed by over 100 conservative organizations, it becomes clear that this initiative is not just a policy agenda, but a comprehensive plan to reshape the very fabric of American governance.At its core, Project 2025 aims to dismantle what its proponents call the "administrative state," a term that encompasses the operations of federal agencies and programs. This vision is laid out in a 900-page document that outlines a radical transformation of the federal government, one that would concentrate executive power and align it with conservative principles.One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its proposal to eliminate or significantly alter several key federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), for instance, would be dismantled, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would be privatized. This move is particularly alarming given the critical role these agencies play in national security, especially since their creation in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As AFGE President Everett Kelley noted, "Bringing our country back to the pre-9/11 era is not only irresponsible but also puts all of us at risk."The Department of Education is another target, with plans to eliminate it and transfer oversight of education and federal funding to the states. This shift would not only reduce federal involvement in education but also curtail regulations against sex-based discrimination, gender identity, and sexual orientation in schools. The project's backers argue that education should be a private rather than a public good, a stance that could have profound implications for public schools and the millions of students they serve.The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is also on the chopping block, with proposals to shift disaster preparedness and response costs to states and local governments. This change is justified by the argument that FEMA is "overtasked" and "overcompensates for the lack of state and local preparedness and response." However, critics argue that such a shift would leave vulnerable communities without the necessary federal support during times of crisis.The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would also face significant cuts, with the elimination of regional labs, enforcement and compliance offices, and scientific integrity divisions. This would essentially give corporations a free hand to pollute, endangering public health and the environment. As the AFGE Public Policy Director Jacque Simon pointed out, these changes would "endanger public health by giving corporations and big businesses a greenlight to pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat."Project 2025's impact on federal employees is equally daunting. The plan seeks to end collective bargaining for public-sector workers and reinstate Trump's executive orders that bust unions and direct agencies to renegotiate contracts to obtain stronger management rights. The reintroduction of Schedule F, which would reclassify career federal employees connected to federal policy, could politicize the civil service, allowing the administration to hire and fire based on political loyalty rather than merit. This could affect over 500,000 employees, stripping them of their work protections.The project's broader policy objectives are just as sweeping. It advocates for reducing taxes on corporations and capital gains, instituting a flat income tax, and cutting Medicare and Medicaid. It also proposes reversing many of President Joe Biden's policies, including those related to environmental regulations, which would favor fossil fuels over renewable energy. Research funded by taxpayer dollars would need to align with conservative principles, with climatology research receiving significantly less funding.In the realm of education, Project 2025 criticizes what it calls "woke propaganda" in public schools and proposes a significant reduction in the federal government's role in education. It suggests closing the Department of Education and elevating school choice and parental rights, with federal funds being redirected as school vouchers for private or religious schools. This approach would not only reduce federal funding for schools in low-income areas but also end programs like Head Start, which serves over 833,000 children living in poverty.The project's stance on labor rights is equally concerning. It would allow states to ban labor unions in the private sector, make it easier for corporations to fire workers engaging in collective action, and eliminate overtime protections and the federal minimum wage. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which has relieved many federal employees of their student debt burden, would also be ended.Critics of Project 2025 are vocal about its potential to undermine democratic institutions and civil liberties. Legal experts argue that it would concentrate presidential power, undermine the rule of law, and erode the separation of powers and the separation of church and state. AFGE President Everett Kelley succinctly captured the essence of these concerns: "Project 2025 will take away freedoms and rights from every American, will hurt the middle class and working families, and is a threat to our democracy."Despite Trump's attempts to distance himself from the project during his campaign, many of his policies align closely with those outlined in Project 2025. Since his return to the White House, he has already taken steps that mirror the project's recommendations, such as ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the federal government and withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization.As the country moves forward, the implications of Project 2025 will become increasingly clear. With its comprehensive and radical proposals, this initiative represents a significant turning point in American governance. Whether it will succeed in reshaping the federal government according to its vision remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the stakes are high, and the future of American democracy hangs in the balance.In the coming months, as more of these policies are implemented, Americans will have to grapple with the consequences of such profound changes. The upcoming elections and the actions of the current administration will serve as critical decision points that will determine the extent to which Project 2025's vision becomes a reality. As we navigate this uncertain landscape, it is crucial to remain vigilant and informed, for the future of our governance and our rights depends on it.

The battle over media regulation, political influence and journalistic integrity has reached a new flashpoint as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) faces scrutiny over its selective enforcement of cases involving major networks. At the center of the debate is Fox's Philadelphia affiliate, WTXF, and whether its parent company should retain its broadcast license given the network's documented history of knowingly spreading falsehoods. To unpack this issue, former FCC Chairman Al Sikes and longtime media executive Preston Padden — both leaders of the Media and Democracy Project — discussed the implications of the FCC's actions and the broader stakes for press freedom and democracy. Their conversation highlights deep concerns about regulatory capture, the erosion of media accountability and the consequences of the FCC acting as a political weapon rather than an impartial guardian of the public interest. Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/media-accountability-the-fcc-and-the-fight-over-fox-a-conversation-with-al-sikes-and-preston,254569  

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues that could impact the state's education system including Ohio Senate Bill 1, school funding and possible federal education cuts. Michael Podhorzer, Chair of the Defend Democracy Project, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of billionaire influence on elections, the importance of unions in defending democracy and the need for increased public awareness and action.

'This Absurdity Must End,' Sanders Says of Study Highlighting Healthcare Industry Greed. Houston Democracy Project's Neil Aquino visits.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books:As I See It:https://amzn.to/3XpvW5oHow To Make AmericaUtopia:https://amzn.to/3VKVFnGIt's Worth It:https://amzn.to/3VFByXPLose Weight And BeFit Now:https://amzn.to/3xiQK3KTribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man:https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

* ‘This Absurdity Must End,' Sanders Says of Study Highlighting Healthcare Industry Greed: “Unfortunately, instead of working with Congress on this real issue, Trump and Musk have launched an immoral and unconstitutional attack on the Department of Health and Human Services.” [More]* Houston Democracy Project's Neil Aquino visits.: [More] [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

With this episode, it's the end of an era, as host Lynda Woolard closes out the Louisiana Lefty podcast. She goes through the current social media upheaval, the precarious situation with journalistic media, and the unsure political world we are heading into, as well as how she is approaching this new landscape. For now, follow Lynda Woolard here: BlueSky Substack You can continue to access archived Louisiana Lefty content on podcast apps, YouTube and our LouisianaLefty.Rocks website. If you plan to stay on any of the Meta properties, please read this article and consider making changes to your settings: So You're NOT Leaving Facebook Look through Lynda's initial suggestions for trustworthy media, which will be added to and updated regularly here. Find the Local Journalism Directory compiled by the  Media and Democracy Project here. The first 4 years of awardees of the Louisiana Organizer of the Month will remain archived on Louisiana Lefty's Facebook, Instagram and website. To keep up with future Louisiana Organizers of the Month, follow Step Up Louisiana: Facebook Instagram Twitter Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme song.

Last week the nation paused to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter died December 29, 2024 at the age of 100, and while opinions vary as to how successful his one term in the White House was, there's a widespread consensus that no president in American history enjoyed a more […]

The people behind Project 2025, including the Heritage Foundation, are on a mission to neuter federal anti-discrimination laws. Brian Hansbury, Co-Founder of the non-profit Media and Democracy Project joins Thom with the details of their dystopian plan. Plus Thom reads from "Demagogue: The Life and Long Shadow of Senator Joe McCarthy" by Larry Tye.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/31/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jerry Goldfeder, current Special Counsel at Cozen O'Connor in New York. He and Joel have a conversation about Donald Trump's guilty verdict in New York on his hush-money trial.  Jerry currently serves as director of Fordham Law School's Voting Rights and Democracy Project, chairs the New York State Bar Association's Voting Rights and Democracy Task Force, and acts as a special adviser to the American Bar Association's Election Law Committee. His extensive practice involves representing various high-profile candidates and elected officials, including mayors, governors, and several candidates for president of the United States. He has also provided legal counsel to members of the U.S. Congress, the New York State Legislature, New York's City Council, judiciary members, unions, not-for-profits, and various groups on local, state, and federal campaign finance law, lobbying compliance, and governmental procedures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Hansbury, Co-Leader of Media and Democracy Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss guidelines for pro-democracy election coverage.  With an open letter to American media executives, publishers, and journalists, Brian and his team are intent on expecting more from media companies in their reporting of the 2024 election. The Project is asking national and local journalists to support democracy and encourage the engagement of voters in issues with less focus on polls. Deepak and Brian talk about: The eroding trust in traditional news sources Treating elections like they are more important than sports scores Polls are not news events Voter suppression Supporting robust local journalism #MediaandDemocracyProject #FixMediaNow @TheDemLabs #ElectionCoverage #Journalists #Journalism #Democracy #Election2024 MediaandDemocracyProject.org TheDemLabs.org

An attack at a Western Sydney church last week was inextricably linked to social media. The bishop who was stabbed is a social media celebrity, the attack itself was live-streamed, and both the attack and the reaction may have been inflamed by online extremism. The Australian government is so concerned it has picked a fight with the global social media giants X and Meta, ordering them to pull down content about the attack. Today, counter-terrorism expert and Lowy Institute fellow Lydia Khalill, on the attack, whether it was an act of terrorism and how we can do more to prevent extremism. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Project director of the Lowy Institute's Digital Threats to Democracy Project and expert on counter-terrorism, Lydia Khalil

We're joined today by longtime journalist, and co-founder of CalMatters, David Lesher. Last year David stepped down as editor-in-chief to direct a new project at CalMatters: Digital Democracy. Using the latest technology, including AI, Digital Democracy will gather a tremendous amount of data from California's state government: "every word uttered in public hearings, every dollar given to a politician, every bill introduced, every vote taken and more."After more than a year of development, Digital Democracy launched this month. David tells us how the system works, how it can be used by journalists, and ultimately by anyone interested in public policy, and how he hopes it will change the legislative process.Plus, Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.1:14 What is Digital Democracy?3:56 "Phenoms"5:46 The three pieces7:17 Where can people find it?7:26 The AI component10:25 The fingerprint analogy11:40 The scale of the project and the infrastructure13:38 How will it work for reporters?17:33 The challenge of tracking donations19:25 Reaction from lawmakers20:51 The three goals for Digital Democracy22:52 "The Nastyness Scale"27:26 The State of the State speech30:06 #WWCAWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang"#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

CREATING INTERACTIVE EPISODES FOR SCHOOLS AND HAVING STUDENTS BUILD THEIR OWN MUSIC PROGRAMMING ANDS LESSONS ... BUILT ON HOW MUSIC IS PART OF AMERICAN CULTURE...,  SNOW AND CO 'S BERT SNOW AND MUZZY LANE'S DAVID McCALL  , COMPANIES THAT HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS TO CREATE THE PROJECT, VISIT TO EXPLAIN HOW ITS ALL GOING TO WORK,

CREATING INTERACTIVE EPISODES FOR SCHOOLS AND HAVING STUDENTS BUILD THEIR OWN MUSIC PROGRAMMING ANDS LESSONS ... BUILT ON HOW MUSIC IS PART OF AMERICAN CULTURE...,  SNOW AND CO 'S BERT SNOW AND MUZZY LANE'S DAVID McCALL  , COMPANIES THAT HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS TO CREATE THE PROJECT, VISIT TO EXPLAIN HOW ITS ALL GOING TO WORK,

Brian Hansbury, part of the leadership team at The Media and Democracy Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to shine a light on the role of local journalists in maintaining a strong democracy. Advocating for public policy solutions that benefit local communities and support diverse opinions, this group is surgically raising awareness about the consequences of lies from broadcasters and offering ways for citizens to have their voices heard. Deepak and Brian talk about: How citizens can take on sources of disinformation and those normalizing bad actors Role of the FCC in restricting misconduct and news distortion by companies with a broadcast license like FOX Corporation  News and information is a public good and needs to be supported because a common set of facts is necessary to solve problems #MediaandDemocracyProject #TheDemLabs #GrassrootsOrganizing #Organizing #FCC #LocalJournalism #CitizenActivism #Activism  The Media and Democracy Project TheDemLabs.org

Men and Marriage. Dr. James Dobson talks to Author George Gilder.  ACU Sunday Series. Men and Marriage - Part 1 and 2 with Guest George Gilder Genesis 2:18 states, “The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.'” On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews economist and author, George Gilder, about his book, Men and Marriage. The two highlight the important role men have in the holy union of husband and wife, and the ongoing effects that relationship has had on our society. About Today's Guest: George Gilder George Gilder is an investor and an economist. A co-founder of the conservative think tank, Discovery Institute, he serves as a senior fellow of the Center on Wealth, Poverty, and Morality, and also directs Discovery Institute's Technology and Democracy Project. Mr. Gilder pioneered the formulation of supply-side economics when he served as chairman of the Lehrman Institute's Economic Roundtable, and as program director for the Manhattan Institute. He is the author of nineteen books, including "Men and Marriage," "Wealth and Poverty," "Knowledge and Power," "The Scandal of Money," and "Life After Google." Mr. Gilder is a contributing editor of Forbes magazine and a frequent writer for The Economist, The American Spectator, the Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He and his wife, Nini, have four grown children and live in western Massachusetts.   Men and Marriage - Part 1 with Guest George Gilder https://youtu.be/eavKuX8kvOI?si=j0l0dKb7-jYr7qe3   Men and Marriage - Part 2 with Guest George Gilder https://youtu.be/Sn3rkJByxCI?si=DoL89FNJ7WcHrWRp   Dr. James Dobson's Family Talk 50.9K subscribers 2,688 views Jan 11, 2023 Resources Mentioned: "Men and Marriage" book by George Gilder "Dare to Discipline" book by Dr. James C. Dobson 2022 Best of Broadcast CD Collection - https://give.cornerstone.cc/FamilyTal... Discovery Institute - https://www.discovery.org/ For more information and to connect with all resources mentioned – http://drjamesdobson.org/broadcast/20... Family Talk Station Finder – https://www.drjamesdobson.org/radio-s... ----- Visit our website: http://www.drjamesdobson.org Find us on Facebook:   / drjamesdobsonsfamilytalk   Follow us on Twitter:   / drjamesdobsonft   Follow us on Instagram:   / drjamesdobsonft   Listen to Family Talk on Alexa: http://www.drjamesdobson.org/alexa

Ali Velshi is joined by Judge J. Michael Luttig, Fmr. Federal Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Hon. Dick Gephardt, Fmr. House Majority Leader, Jerry Goldfeder, Director at Fordham Law School Voting Rights and Democracy Project, Prof.KimberléCrenshaw, Author of ‘#SayHerName: Black Women's Stories of Police Violence and Public Silence', Matthew Seligman, Lawyer and Legal Scholar, Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer at the Washington Post, Sean O'Brien, President of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kristy Greenberg, Fmr. SDNY Criminal Division Deputy Chief, and Andrew Weissman, Fmr. FBI General Counsel.

Houston Activist Neil Aquino discusses his Houston Democracy Project. $26,500 for Leqembi fraud. Hunter Biden's informant is a Chinese Agent. Obama reams Tim Scott. How can Biden Win? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Renowned Houston Political Activist Neil Aquino visited to discuss his new Houston Democracy Project. More importantly, he wanted to discuss the relationship between the grassroots and our politics and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/support

Democratic Senator from California Diane Feinstein has spent more than three decades in the U-S senate. Her tenure has won her praise from allied politicians like former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The lawmakers have defended Senator Feinstein as questions arise surrounding her ability to serve. Despite the backing of some defenders, Senator Feinstein is facing calls to step down from within her own party. Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips and California Representative Ro Khanna have openly called for Feinstein's resignation. Senator Feinstein made efforts to slow the calls for her resignation by asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for a temporary replacement in her role on the Senate Judiciary Committee. But the brouhaha over Senate Feinstein brings more to mind than the current gerontocracy. It calls into question power in the Senate: who has it, how it operates, and how much of a senator's work output is dependent on the staffers surrounding them.  We speak with Jerry Goldfeder, professor of Election Law and Director of the Voting Rights and Democracy Project at Fordham Law School, for more.  

It has been one year since Russia launched its escalated invasion of Ukraine that has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of Ukrainians displaced, exiled, or kidnapped. We have been covering the Kremlin's genocidal ambitions and how Ukraine has been used as a petri dish for operatives to experiment with attacks on democracy since we launched Gaslit Nation in 2018. This brutal escalation was a long time coming -- and Ukraine knew it, which is why Ukrainians were able to fend off Russian invaders while the West offered only belated and limited support. We discuss what's changed since February 2022, what Ukraine still needs to win, Biden's recent visit, and the geopolitical consequences of the war for the rest of the world. We also discuss the importance of US territorial integrity and sovereignty as insurrectionists here seek to divide and conquer in a way reminiscent of (and often financially backed by) Kremlin operatives. The rest of our episode is an interview with Ukraine expert Yana Prymachenko of Princeton University. From the university's website, “A native of Ukraine, Yana Prymachenko received her Ph.D. from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. She was a research scholar at the Institute of History of Ukraine from 2003 to 2022. She joined the faculty at Princeton as Visiting Scholar in the fall of 2022. Her research interests vary greatly, ranging from the Soviet culture in the 1920s-30s, the history of the Second World War, the memory politics in Russia and Eastern Europe to the study of Soviet propaganda and informational wars.” For our bonus episode, available to Patreon subscribers at the Truth-Teller level or higher, we answer questions sent in by our listeners! We discuss whether Merrick Garland's failures are a feature or a bug, what to do when good causes get hijacked by bad actors, the continued attacks on LGBTQ Americans, the discrepancy between Biden's foreign and domestic policies, and much more! Gaslit Nation is funded entirely by listeners and we need your support to survive. If you appreciate what we do -- and would like bonus episodes and other perks – please join us on Patreon. Thank you! Show Notes: Join Andrea on Saturday February 25 at an upcoming virtual event to commemorate the one year anniversary of Russia's imperialist re-invasion of Ukraine. She will be joining the all civic group "The Media and Democracy Project" for a streamed screening of my film "Mr. Jones" and have a "Q and A session" afterwards. They will discuss the film, what role the media plays in defending against disinformation and authoritarianism - and what we can all be doing to support BETTER media.  Sign up for the event by going to the website: TINY.CC/mrjones Admission is FREE Suggested donation to the Kyiv Independent - as we need to support "media AND democracy" in Ukraine (and here in the US). In Taking Crimea, Putin Gains a Sea of Fuel Reserves https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/world/europe/in-taking-crimea-putin-gains-a-sea-of-fuel-reserves.html Imperfect allies and non-state actors: Lessons from the 1991 no-fly zone in Iraq https://www.brookings.edu/blog/order-from-chaos/2021/05/28/imperfect-allies-and-non-state-actors-lessons-from-the-1991-no-fly-zone-in-iraq/