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The social safety net (or lack thereof) in the US for childcare, eldercare and long term care for disabled folks is another issue of great importance to women voters. What is left of this social safety net in the US was weakened further by the Covid 19 pandemic. Why the caregiving social safety net is important to women is because they take on the bulk of the caregiving duties in their families. Women make up the majority of the workforce that professionally provide care to those in need, and most of the women professional caregivers are women of color. This doesn't even include those who are house cleaners Advocating and organizing for strong care economy for families and its workers is the mission of organizer and strategist Jenn Stowe, Senior Advisor for Care in Action a sister organization to the Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), the leading national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers in the United States. In this episode, we talk about Jenn's personal journey into caregiving and how it became very political for her at an early age; why women of color make up so much of the caregiving workforce; the importance of having a strong network of support as a woman of color in the advocacy and political space where so few exist; showing up as you are in the work; and the challenges of paid and unpaid caregivers in the US; and how to get involved in building political power for a strong care economy for allTo learn more about Care in Action (and it's sister org NDWA) check out: https://careinaction.us/If you enjoyed the show and you want to join our community of other women of color who are embracing their voice head over to https://embracingyourvoicepod.com/Connect with Atima on:InstagramTwitterLinkedin

This week, June and Jess are grieving summer, recapping the content they've consumed, and they check in with Prof. Jake Cornell's TikTok on his new, and very accurate, seasonal calendar. June is throwing Jessica WAY off with her new office set up. Then, Jenn Stowe, Executive Director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) joins to discuss the importance of Domestic Workers, how they are treated and viewed by society, and how employers can engage with their care workers more ethically. Deep Divers, how are you spending your Summer II?  Visit domesticworkers.org for more info and write a letter to your congress person to support the federal domestic workers bill of rights. Follow @domesticworkers on socialsVisit @jakewcornell on TikTok for his very important breakdown of the seasons. Watch here https://www.tiktok.com/@jakewcornell/video/7269812176536341802?lang=en The Deep Dive Academy is offering 15% off subscriptions with code LISTENER www.thedeepdiveacademy.comOur hot new summer merch is out now https://kinshipgoods.com/collections/deep-dive  Send any questions you have for June and Jessica for The Deep Dive Academy of Significance to thedeepdiveacademy@gmail.com  June's new Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/junedianeJessica's Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/StclairjessicaYou can follow The Deep Dive on Twitter @thedeepdivepodJune Diane Raphael @MsJuneDiane on Twitter @junediane on InstagramJessica St. Clair @Jessica_StClair on Twitter @stclairjessica on InstagramCheck out the Jane Club at www.janeclub.com

Jenn Stowe, Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the domestic workers industry and the unique situations those workers face. Stowe provided a brief history of the industry and explained the NDWA's plan to improve working conditions through a Collective Bargaining Agreement and governmental intervention.    Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, appeared on the America's Work Force Union and provided updates on the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment, including that he believes the rail carriers are not being as transparent as they promised. He also spoke about health issues affecting the workers who are cleaning up the site and also discussed how the Federal Aviation Administration has gone one year without a confirmed leader.

In this episode of Work in Progress, my guest is Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). We got the chance to sit down together at the Milken Institute Global Conference last week in Beverly Hills to discuss the status of domestic workers in today's workforce. The NDWA supports policies and programs designed to give the nearly 2.5 million nannies, housecleaners, and home care workers who care for our loved ones and our homes the respect, recognition, and rights they deserve. Two years into COVID, most caregivers and care workers are back at work, but most family caregivers are coming back at a much slower rate, says Poo. She tells me these are "mostly women – disproportionately women of color – because they lack really good care options that are affordable and accessible" themselves. NDWA is part of a group of 90 labor leaders urging the Senate to pass through budget reconciliation the Child Care for Working Families Act which would help working parents get back to work by lowering child care costs, getting families more child care options, and boosting wages for child care workers. "We have shortages of workers in child care and in direct care for older adults and people with disabilities and that is because the wages for the workforce have not increased," says Poo. Seventy percent of domestic workers earn less than $15 an hour, according to a recent survey by NDWA. "You can understand why there's a really difficult choice there between working and staying home and caring for your own family members," she adds. "This is a huge issue and a little bit of a vicious cycle where until we secure the care workforce, it's gonna be harder for family caregivers across sectors to go back to work." The NDWA is also pushing the U.S. Congress to pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act. "The bill addresses the historic exclusions from the 1930s and would bring the workforce into the 21st century, creating protections from discrimination and harassment and addressing things like the need for paid sick days, the need for training, and the need for a voice at work," explains Poo. The House bill repeals the exemption of domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements. It requires employers to provide domestic workers with a written agreement covering wages, sick leave, benefits, and other matters. Employers must provide written notice of termination and provide at least 30 days of lodging and two weeks of severance pay to terminated live-in employees. Poo argues that there is an urgency to getting this piece of legislation passed. "It is a full-time living for more than 2.5 million people every day and it's high time that we recognized it as a profession. There is a culture that when we don't recognize something as legitimate as a career, as a profession, having real value in our economy, it creates a kind of shadowy dynamic where anything goes," explains Poo. "You might find a family who actually does see your work as a true profession and treats you with respect and pays you a living wage, maybe even offers you benefits. And then you have the whole other end of the spectrum, where you have cases of human trafficking. You have rape and sexual assault. You have people who are treated as less than human, and everything in between, because there's no standards. "There's no guidelines. Even if you want to do the right thing, sometimes it's hard to know what that is in this environment that's not really recognized." You can listen to the full podcast with Ai-jen Poo, or you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 230: Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance presidentHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0

In this episode of Work in Progress, my guest is Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). We got the chance to sit down together at the Milken Institute Global Conference last week in Beverly Hills to discuss the status of domestic workers in today's workforce. The NDWA supports policies and programs designed to give the nearly 2.5 million nannies, housecleaners, and home care workers who care for our loved ones and our homes the respect, recognition, and rights they deserve. Two years into COVID, most caregivers and care workers are back at work, but most family caregivers are coming back at a much slower rate, says Poo. She tells me these are "mostly women – disproportionately women of color – because they lack really good care options that are affordable and accessible" themselves. NDWA is part of a group of 90 labor leaders urging the Senate to pass through budget reconciliation the Child Care for Working Families Act which would help working parents get back to work by lowering child care costs, getting families more child care options, and boosting wages for child care workers. "We have shortages of workers in child care and in direct care for older adults and people with disabilities and that is because the wages for the workforce have not increased," says Poo. Seventy percent of domestic workers earn less than $15 an hour, according to a recent survey by NDWA. "You can understand why there's a really difficult choice there between working and staying home and caring for your own family members," she adds. "This is a huge issue and a little bit of a vicious cycle where until we secure the care workforce, it's gonna be harder for family caregivers across sectors to go back to work." The NDWA is also pushing the U.S. Congress to pass the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act. "The bill addresses the historic exclusions from the 1930s and would bring the workforce into the 21st century, creating protections from discrimination and harassment and addressing things like the need for paid sick days, the need for training, and the need for a voice at work," explains Poo. The House bill repeals the exemption of domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements. It requires employers to provide domestic workers with a written agreement covering wages, sick leave, benefits, and other matters. Employers must provide written notice of termination and provide at least 30 days of lodging and two weeks of severance pay to terminated live-in employees. Poo argues that there is an urgency to getting this piece of legislation passed. "It is a full-time living for more than 2.5 million people every day and it's high time that we recognized it as a profession. There is a culture that when we don't recognize something as legitimate as a career, as a profession, having real value in our economy, it creates a kind of shadowy dynamic where anything goes," explains Poo. "You might find a family who actually does see your work as a true profession and treats you with respect and pays you a living wage, maybe even offers you benefits. And then you have the whole other end of the spectrum, where you have cases of human trafficking. You have rape and sexual assault. You have people who are treated as less than human, and everything in between, because there's no standards. "There's no guidelines. Even if you want to do the right thing, sometimes it's hard to know what that is in this environment that's not really recognized." You can listen to the full podcast with Ai-jen Poo, or you can find it wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 230: Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance presidentHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0

In this episode of Capital for Good, we speak with Ai-jen Poo, one of the country's most innovative and celebrated leaders of the labor and women's movements. She is an award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice on economic inclusion and shared prosperity. Poo is the executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, director of Caring Across Generations, co-founder of SuperMajority, and a nationally recognized expert on elder and family care, the future of work, gender equality, immigration, narrative change, and grassroots organizing. She is the author of The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America, co-host of the podcast Sunstorm, and the recipient of countless recognitions including a MacArthur “Genius” award. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), a nonprofit organization working to bring dignity, protections and fairness to the growing numbers of workers who care and clean in our homes, the majority of whom are immigrants and women of color, and how NDWA has grown in just fifteen years to include more than 70 affiliate organizations and chapters and over 250,000 members. We explore NDWA's work in the pandemic, including the launch of its Coronavirus Care Fund, which raised and distributed millions of dollars in emergency assistance to domestic workers in need – workers who have long been essential to our collective well-being, and were particularly vulnerable and hard hit in the pandemic. We also examine the power of policy – the American Rescue Plan, Build Back Better, critical legislation at the state and city level – to strengthen the care economy with a thriving safety net and workforce that benefits us all, and the role that Poo and National Domestic Workers Alliance have played in passing these and other critical pieces of legislation, including Domestic Worker Bills of Rights in several states and at the federal level. Poo explains how various tools of change – policy and advocacy, storytelling, media, technology – help shift power and voice and “expand people's imagination for what is possible.”   Thanks for listening!Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu. Mentioned in this Episode   National Domestic Workers Alliance Caring Across Generations SuperMajority The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America Sunstorm Podcast NDWA Coronavirus Care Fund American Rescue Plan Build Back Better Agenda National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights  

This episode is a Special Sunstorm Live Conversation with Academy Award Winning directory Alfonso Cuaron in celebration of our friends at Participant being honored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Participant uses the language of cinema to inspire social change.Alfonso Cuaron is a writer, director, father, activist, and a friend of the NDWA. He is a true artist, deepening our understanding of humanity through his storytelling, reflecting a deep love for all of humanity, especially people who have been invisible in our culture. His Academy Award winning film Roma changed the way domestic work was seen and paved the way for cultural and policy change in Mexico and the US.To learn more about Participant at MoMA: Art and Activism.Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the power of moms to the importance of trusting ourselves, Ai-jen and Alicia reflect on the insights that expanded our minds—and our worlds—this season. Thanks to our brilliant guests, we've thought more about how engaging and fighting for our communities can be part of everyday life. We've gone deep on the idea that care isn't transactional, but a radical tool for transformation. And as we move forward in this hopeful post-election, post-vax moment, we're remembering that our job isn't done. We still have to show up for ourselves and each other, because changemaking isn't limited to an election cycle. It's a long-term project, and we're calling on everyone to find their path to participation.Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Through The Disability Visibility Project and other channels, Alice Wong's work has challenged beliefs about what disability is—and who disabled people are. She explains the far-reaching impact of the disability rights movement, how it has sharpened other avenues of activism, and how the broader progressive movement falls short when it comes to inclusion and accessibility. She's even got a gentle call-in for Ai-jen and Alicia: Too often, conversations about care center workers and policymakers, leaving users of care on the sidelines. Plus: The problem with resilience, how Covid exposed our unwillingness to value disabled lives, why “back to normal” isn't an option, and lots of excitement about Alice's forthcoming memoir.Some ways to find Alice and her work:Twitter: @SFdirewolf Instagram @disability_visibility and disabilityvisibilityproject.com.Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Between the pandemic and life, “How to Citizen” host Baratunde Thurston is tired. But he's also optimistic and motivated about where the world can go—if we get ourselves right. He breaks down his concept of ‘citizen' as a verb, and why he chooses to citizen by checking on his neighbors and digging into the minutae of municipal budgets. He also shares stories about his late mom, whose life continues to reveal lessons in resilience, growth, and self-acceptance. Plus: Details about Baratunde's upcoming PBS docuseries, America Outdoors, and the #1 skill he acquired during quarantine.Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin can motivate anyone, including the thousands of people who follow her workouts. She explains how she learned to grapple with self-doubt and listen to her inner voice in order to manifest her dreams, and why it’s so important to trust the process, wherever it may lead. As she tells it, her late mother Veronica was the one who taught her to use her voice and find her shine—lessons she put into practice by bringing the Black Lives Matter conversation into her Peloton classes. Plus: The value of hard conversations and the importance of using your platform (whether it’s Instagram or the dinner table).Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

There’s some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel (go get those shots if you can, fam) and 2020 elections are done. So, what now? What have we learned, and what do we still need to figure out? Ai-jen and Alicia reflect on the way we came together when everything fell apart, and how America has finally acknowledged that caregiving is essential infrastructure. As conversations and perspectives expand, we’re getting ready to make change that goes beyond the White House and reaches deep into our own communities. Plus: Why creativity always beats cynicism.Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Special Georgia Bonus Ep! What do outsiders get wrong about Georgia? How does the evangelical left influence the state? Where is Big Boi really from? Atlantan Nsé Ufot, who heads the New Georgia Project, is here to answer these questions and many more, as people around the country focus on the Senate runoff election. She also explains the importance of building political infrastructure that goes beyond a single election cycle, and why it’s not enough to get out the vote—equality means changing the entire culture of electoral politics. Plus: Using data analysis to combat today’s increasingly sophisticated voter suppression tactics.You can find Nse at @nseufot and more about the New Georgia Project at https://newgeorgiaproject.org/Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Special Georgia Bonus Ep! Just as she prepares to take the oath of office as U.S. Congresswoman for Georgia’s 5th district, Rep. Nikema Williams reflects on her journey from rural Alabama to Washington DC, and the responsibility that comes with holding the late Rep. John Lewis’s seat. As Nikema explains, it’s not just about continuing his civil rights legacy—it’s about moving forward, building on the past, and creating a more expansive vision of what’s possible. She also shares her personal story of Covid-19, which she survived in the early days of the pandemic, and how that experience has fueled her calls for stronger government response and economic relief. Plus: How becoming a mom inspired her first run for office, and the many challenges of Zoom kindergarten.Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

For our season finale, Alicia and Ai-jen take stock of this moment in the eye of the storm: We’re one week from the biggest election of our lives, and there’s a lot of work left to do. Cry if you need to, but also be proud of the work you do and look around to see hope in the people around you. Alicia has a bold prediction about voter turnout, and Ai-jen explains why some voter groups get overlooked by polls and pundits. Then, the ladies get real about avoiding burnout, the importance of finding balance, and reconnecting with your purpose. They also share their expert perspectives on how we can keep our momentum going post-election by getting involved at the local level. We leave you with a major dose of inspiration: wisdom from inspiring folks like Martin Luther King, Dorothy Day, and Alicia’s mom. Remember—November 3rd isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning.Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Marisa Franco helps Latinx people build political power through Mijente, the national action hub she founded in 2015. Drawing on her work in many diverse communities, she’s here to demystify organizing with simple steps anyone can take. (Hint: Start by pretending you’re throwing a party.) She also explains why everyone should be concerned about tech companies’ increasingly terrifying role in public life—and why regulation is needed to hold them accountable. Plus: The latest election intel from Arizona, finding inspiration in the desert, and joining the “secret club” of parents who’ve unlocked a new level of fearlessness.You can find Marisa on Twitter: @marisa_franco and more about Mijente at mijente.netText SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Is justice really possible? How can we reckon with truth when people disagree about what’s true? We can’t think of a better person to answer these big questions than attorney, author, and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson. He shares more of his background and describes how he’s reframing the fight for civil rights as an ongoing story, not a closed chapter. Part of this work is The Legacy Museum and National Memorial in Montgomery, reflecting America’s history of slavery, lynching, and segregation. As Bryan says, we need more places that tell the truth, because that’s the only way to overcome the narratives that have defined inequality. Plus: How he’s staying energized during the pandemic, why you WILL be voting this November, and how his great-grandfather passed down a love of learning.Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Raquel Willis has found her lane as an advocate for Black trans people's lives. And it's not just about visibility or getting a seat at the table—it's about changing systems that do harm, regardless of who's in the White House. As Raquel explains, there's a whole menu of options beyond the electoral system, from direct action to workplace organizing, and it's time to get creative! Speaking of which, she updates us on her forthcoming book, a collection of personal essays about her experiences in activism. Plus: Breaking down misconceptions about the South, and the one thing Raquel wishes she could bring from Georgia to New York City.You can find Raquel on Twitter: @RaquelWillis_ and Insta: @raquel_willisText SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action. Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Jenny Yang’s lane is making people laugh. A writer and comedian, Jenny explains why she left labor organizing to become a performer—and how she’s still doing the work by telling stories, organizing through shows, and turning despair into creativity. Ai-jen and Alicia also discuss the importance of changing narratives, from what we tell ourselves to what we tell each other. Plus: Jenny’s latest viral video, the power of Gen Z, and why it’s OK to get uncomfortable.Find Jenny Yang @jennyyangtvText SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Megan Rapinoe decided to expand her lane beyond the soccer field that made her famous — and a world champion. Now, inspired by activists like Colin Kaepernick and the Ferguson protesters, she’s using her platform to champion causes like equal pay for women, racial justice, and civic engagement. Megan opens up about difficult conversations with relatives whose political beliefs discount her own humanity, and explains how anyone—yes, anyone!—can participate in activism. Plus: Why it’s so important to celebrate the journey as we fight for big wins.You can find Megan on Twitter at @mPinoeText SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved! Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Ai-jen and Alicia are back! This season is all about finding your lane and discovering how YOU can make a difference, starting now… because we are the light in the storm. Stay tuned for wisdom, insights, real talk, and lots of belly laughs with guests like Megan Rapinoe, Jenny Yang, Raquel Willis, Bryan Stevenson and more. Launching September 8, 2020.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, and Kristina Mevs-Apgar. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Over 100 million Americans are in a caregiving crisis, trying to juggle the emotional, financial, and logistical demands of caring for loved ones across generations. Alicia and Ai-jen know exactly what that’s like—they’ve both found themselves caring for elders who used to care for them, in a system that’s confusing and wildly expensive. Where did this crisis come from, and what’s the solution? How can we shine a light on the invisible caregiving millions of women do? And how can we build a sustainable “care and repair” economy that prioritizes this important work for everyone? So many questions! We don’t have all the answers, but we can tell you what you can do right now to get involved and help build momentum for serious policy change.A note: for many nannies, house cleaners and care workers the threat from Coronavirus is especially severe. We count on them every day to support our families—especially in times of crisis. That's why I'm asking you to join me in donating to NDWA's Coronavirus Care Fund today. Every dollar you contribute will provide relief to nannies, house cleaners, and care workers who need help right now—giving them the stability they need to stay home and help slow down the spread of the Coronavirus. Please, if you can, make a donation at DomesticWorkers.org/carefund today! Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

For our season finale, Alicia and Ai-jen are answering your questions: How can we stay human in the midst of a global pandemic? What’s the secret to building a sustainable grassroots movement? And what should you be doing right now (from home, of course) to push for a progressive policy response to the coronavirus crisis? Plus, the ladies share their isolation faves (fancy tequila and reality TV are involved), and reflect on the most important lessons they’ve learned in their decades of activism.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

The first dude of Sunstorm! Comedian, author, and United Shades of America host W. Kamau Bell explains how feeling like an outsider shaped his worldview, and gives props to his mom, who smashed barriers of all kinds while raising him alone. Plus: Why it’s OK to laugh at things you don’t agree with, learning the value of listening, and what we really mean when we say there are “two Americas.” Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

According to “Queen Sugar” star Dawn-Lyen Gardner, she’d be Alicia and Ai-jen’s baby, if Alicia and Ai-jen had a baby. Dawn explains the complexity that drew her to playing Charley West—and how the role has helped her learn about herself. The ladies also discuss what it’s like to be “100% a lot of things” as members of many different communities, and get very, very real about Hollywood’s complicated relationship with activism. Recorded live at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Winning is self care. Writer, podcast host, and all-around badass Aminatou Sow tells Alicia and Ai-jen why she believes that everything worth doing takes time—and why it’s so important to fight for ourselves and for those who come after us. The ladies also smash misconceptions about self-care (spoiler alert: it’s not just mani-pedis, it’s political) and discuss Shine Theory, a concept Aminatou developed with her BFF and “Call Your Girlfriend” co-host Ann Friedman. How are women building a new political culture based on the premise that “I don’t shine if you don’t shine”? How can we gain power by replacing competition with collaboration? And what does it take to truly invest in each other as friends?Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

How can we stay present, focused, and engaged in these chaotic times? One answer: show up! Alicia and Ai-jen discuss why protesting is a powerful action—and a great way to get inspired and connect with your community. The ladies reflect on their first protest experiences (and arrests!), and offer practical advice for protesting, including what to bring, what to wear, and the ideal speaker-to-song ratio. You’ll also hear voices from Jane Fonda’s Fire Drill Friday climate protests in Washington D.C., as women from across the country explain their motivations for putting their bodies where their values are. Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Twerking for the revolution! Make it clap so we can heal! In this ep, we cry laughing with Tony Award-winning writer/performer Sarah Jones as she embodies the voices of many different characters to help us all get to the root of what we're fighting for. She tells Alicia and Ai-jen how her family inspired the varied voices that brought her from downtown cafes to Broadway, and why making people laugh is such an essential part of her work.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

We all need help and we all need each other. For this inspiring episode, Alicia and Ai-jen gathered five of their best friends and fellow women changing the world for an evening of tequila, face masks, and serious wisdom. Listen in as Tarana Burke, Fatima Goss Graves, Mónica Ramírez, Teresa C. Younger, and Sarita Gupta open up about their hopes for 2020, the need for quiet time, helping women see their own power, and connecting across generations.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media. Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton. Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

How do you become a leading activist in America? In this deeply personal episode Ai-jen and Alicia open up about their families, their intros to social justice, and how their friendship and activism became intertwined. Ai-jen and Alicia are BFFs, badass activists, and your guides to finding light in the storm, but it was a journey to get there! There’s plenty of laughter as the ladies share previously untold stories about their childhoods (can you guess who threw food, and who was “the baby from heaven”?). Plus: Alicia’s child modeling career, Ai-jen’s “Miami Vice” obsession, and Shannen Doherty as fashion inspo.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media.Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton.Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

Astrologer Chani Nicholas joins Alicia and Ai-jen to discuss the intersection of social justice and the stars. They discuss her New York Times-bestselling book, “You Were Born For This,” and what the planets say about this year. She also clarifies the aspects of astrology that people often misunderstand (hint: the stars and planets can guide you, but they can’t do the work for you). Plus: Overcoming self-doubt, finding your true purpose, guilty fashion pleasures, and Chani’s passion for pie.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media.Sunstorm is executive produced by Alicia Garza, Ai-jen Poo, Kristina Mevs-Apgar, and Jess Morales Rocketto. Sunstorm is produced by Amy S. Choi and Rebecca Lehrer of The Mash-Up Americans. Producers are Jocelyn Gonzales, Shelby Sandlin, Mary Phillips-Sandy, and Mia Warren. Original music composed by Jen Kwok and Jody Shelton.Sunstorm provides a platform for a diversity of viewpoints on policies and current events that are important to the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and its members. Guests on Sunstorm do not represent or speak on behalf of NDWA.

The ladies of Rouser discover MATH foreplay. Tr*mp tries to take away avocado toast from millennials, and we're shocked at which Texans actually stood up to him. We find out Barbara Jordan and Ladybird Johnson were the coolest besties-with-a-cause ever. Plus, we're obsessed with Supermajority co-founder Jess Morales Rocketto, who shares with us how (spoiler alert!) women are going to save democracy. ROUSER / THE RABBLE MERCH IS HERE! Get yours and vote with your dollars for your favorite Ann Richards Rouser shirt: https://rouser.threadless.com/ PRESENTING SPONSOR: Today's episode of The Rabble is brought to you by the Austin American-Statesman. Listeners of The Rabble can sign up for a Statesman digital subscription for the rousing price of just 99 cents for the first 4-weeks! Go to http://statesman.com/rabble. THIS WEEK'S GUEST: Jess Morales Rocketto, co-founder of Supermajority, Executive Director of Care in Action and Political Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). Jess is also the Chair of We Belong Together, NDWA's feminist campaign for immigration reform. We're obsessed with Supermajority! https://supermajority.com/ Jess Morales Rocketto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo Jess Morales Rocketto Supermajority announcement tweet thread: https://twitter.com/JessLivMo/status/1122868360646205442 Astead Wesley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsteadWesley Jackie Aina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieaina/?hl=en SH*T TO DO: Texas has the highest number and percentage of uninsured people in the country. We have more uninsured KIDS than any other state, too, and that number is rising. But do you know who didn't do shit about this recently? The “big three” in Texas, which refers to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. There was a major opportunity to didn't include healthcare as a priority for the legislative session that just ended. If you want to make healthcare a top issue for the 2020 election, join the healthcare activist leadership network. You'll get free online leadership training, connections with issue experts, a like-minded community of activist buddies across the state, and ideas on how to organize in your community through letters to the editor, block walks and candidate forums. Join the Texas Healthcare Activist Leadership Network https://covertexasnow.org/posts/2019/4/16/join-texas-healthcare-activist-leadership-network Texas' Uninsured Rate Is Bad And Getting Worse. But Lawmakers Did Nothing About It This Session. https://www.kut.org/post/texas-uninsured-rate-bad-and-getting-worse-lawmakers-did-nothing-about-it-session FOLLOW ROUSER: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RouserTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousertx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RouserTX?lang=en Subscribe to our Friday newsletter, T-GIF: https://www.rousertx.com/tgif/ LINKS WE MENTIONED: More info about the tariffs on Mexican goods and how they will hurt Texas: https://www.statesman.com/news/20190531/trumps-mexico-tariff-plan-could-cost-texas-billions https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/republicans-mexico-tariffs.html https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/how-donald-trump-tariffs-imports-mexico-affect-texas/ City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws https://www.statesman.com/news/20171117/audit-austin-ordinances-dont-help-the-homeless-and-might-not-be-legal Being Homeless Isn't Against The Law, But Sleeping On The Streets Comes At A Cost (Dallas) https://www.keranews.org/post/being-homeless-isnt-against-law-sleeping-streets-comes-cost 5 things you can do before #HomesNotHandcuffs vote on June 20th http://grassrootsleadership.org/blog/2019/06/5-things-you-can-do-homesnothandcuffs-vote-june-20th?fbclid=IwAR1rmt8rFwRtQDKnUpWtJ58XcwdZL_PXkGgJdp99cT0L8XebMNvObaniMtA Downtown Austin Alliance (512) 469-1766 https://downtownaustin.com/ Ending Community Homelessness Coalition http://www.austinecho.org/ Texas Homeless Network https://www.thn.org/ Trinity Center Austin http://trinitycenteraustin.org/ Email all Austin City Council Members: http://www.austintexas.gov/service/email-all-austin-city-council-members Find your Austin City Councilors: http://traviscountyclerk.org/eclerk/Content.do?code=news.city_council More info about racist Fort Worth teacher Georgia Clark from the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/06/04/fort-worth-teacher-georgia-clark-asked-trump-tweets-round-up-illegal-students/?utm_term=.d39708787c31 And the Fort Worth Star Telegram: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article231156403.html The Plyler v Doe Supreme Court decision: https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/plyler-v-doe-public-education-immigrant-students The 1980 Republican primary debate where they all try to out-compassion each other on immigration. 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Playing for Team Human today is Palak Shah, Social Innovations Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA). Palak will be enlightening us about America’s hidden labor force, the value they create, and how we can support her efforts to give them the voice and dignity they deserve. While domestic work has long been viewed as something less than “real work,” Palak explains how this invisible labor is actually the backbone of both our society and the economy. Together, Palak and Douglas look at how our perceptions of domestic work are so deeply influenced by biases of gender, race, and class. Shah also looks at how the legacy of slavery and decades of immigration policy continue to influence domestic work in today's economy. As the economy goes digital and the labor force increasingly moves online to platforms and apps, Shah and the NDWA are working to shape the way technology and the on-demand economy intersects with care work. It’s a conversation that brings us back to fundamental Team Human questions – Who is going to care for our children, our sick, and our elderly? Who's going to care for our caregivers?In this episode, Palak mentions a specific innovation for “portable benefits” called Alia. This week Alia is featured in Wired magazine. Read about it here: How an App Could Give Some Workers a Safety NetAlso mentioned is the Fair Care Pledge and the Good Work Code. This episode features a recording of Palak Shah’s speech before a live audience at the 2015 Persona Democracy Forum. Visit the PDF website for details and the complete presentation.Rushkoff opens the show with a monologue about the recent Facebook campaign to restore its image as a friend and partner in building a safe space on the internet. On the “big scary internet,” who are our true friends?Today’s show start and ends with music thanks to Dischord Records and Fugazi. Also featured are originals by Josh Sitron and the Team Human Band and Episode 31 guest, R.U. Sirius.You can sustain this show via Patreon. And please leave us a review on iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the 8th and last episode of Season 1, we discuss the elder boom, and the increasing importance of home care and domestic work in our society. Award-winning activist Ai-Jen Poo, a leading advocate for domestic workers’ rights and family care, discusses the challenges of the elder boom. She lays out how home care can help us face the coming demographic change and the ways in which we can engage to demand a new Caring infrastructure. The Care Crisis is Here: Baby boomers are aging at a rate of 10,000 people per day. This means that 4 million turn 65 every year. The 85 and older demographic is the fastest growing demographic in the country. The demand for care workers is exploding, but we have no program in place to support these people to be able to afford elder care.  Home Care is the Future: Elders want to age at home. It is cheaper and has better outcomes. Good care giving is the best prevention, which avoids unnecessary and expensive end-of-life hospitalization or institutionalization. We need a Care infrastructure that provides affordable, high quality care for families and creates professional jobs for care workers with dignity, benefits, and a living wage. Demand a Solution: Track and follow Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Create demand by supporting political candidates who are champions for a care agenda. States can be a laboratory for federal policy. Hawai'i passed a family caregiver benefit program in 2017. Maine has a ballot initiative called “Home Care for All” in November. Find out more: Ai-Jen Poo is the Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and the Co-Director of Caring Across Generations.

Elizabeth Métraux joins Ai-jen Poo, Executive Director of The National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and the co-director of Care Across Generations, to engage in a thoughtful conversation about caregiving and the aging population in America. There is a need to change our perspective to support a dignifying quality of life for the elderly as well as creating intergenerational cultural values. Ai-jen also enlightens us about women's rights and how we can contribute to raising awareness. Listen to this podcast and be inspired by the amazing contribution to the primary care field that’s being done by Ai-jen.   Key takeaways: [1:51] How did Ai-jen Poo got involved in caregiving? [5:49] The dignity of aging Americans. [8:20] Challenge for caregiver women dealing with children and aging relatives. [10:40] How we are going to keep up with the growing rate of the over-85-years-old population? [12:54] The consequences of low wages for caregivers. [13:38] Why domestic workers have been cut off primary care teams? [16:06] Domestic and farm work associated with women in history, and the reason why it is undervalued. [19:40] Domestic workers and immigration. [22:05] Dream Act. [23:35] Race awareness for women’s rights, what to do now. [26:50] Primary caregivers’ feelings of isolation and loneliness. [29:01] Importance of building communities and taking care of each other. [31:09] Reshaping the future of home healthcare by creating a fund for universal family care.   Mentioned in this episode: Relational Rounds at Primary Care Progress Primary Care Progress on Twitter Learn more about Ai-jen Poo Sign up at National Domestic Workers Alliance The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America, by Ai-jen Poo  

Palak Shah is the Social Innovations Director at the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), the leading voice for the millions of women who work as domestic workers, women who have been excluded from U.S. labor laws for decades. The NDWA, founded in 2007 and consisting of 55 organizations around the country, champions an eight-value framework called the Good Work Code, which includes principles like safety, transparency, stability, flexibility, and inclusion. Shah helps domestic workers navigate challenges that derive from their jobs moving online—how to leave a job that feels unsafe, for instance, without fearing the repercussions of a negative rating on an app.

According to the US Census data there are currently 17K nail salons scattered across the country. In NYC alone there are almost 2K salons. While the nail industry is booming--raking in an astonishing $7B yearly--salon workers are making only $35 a day or worse not being paid at all. In this episode we ask can fair trade nails become our new normal? And discuss the human cost of pampering. With guests, Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and co-director of the Caring Across Generations campaign and Miriam Yeung, Executive Director of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF).

Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and Co-director of the Caring Across Generations campaign, has been organizing immigrant women workers since 1996. In 2000 she co-founded Domestic Workers United, the New York organization that spearheaded the successful passage of the state's historic Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in 2010. As Co-director of Caring Across Generations, Ai-jen leads a movement that is reshaping labor and inspiring thousands of careworkers, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and lawmakers. She received a 2014 MacArthur genius grant and was named to TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World and Newsweek's 150 Fearless Women list.