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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

Our guest today is a true leader. Ai-jen Poo is the president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, an organization that fights for the rights of the 2 million domestic and care workers across the country. In our conversation, she talks about her early organizing days, how to pass bills state by state and the looming future of the care industry. If you want to learn more about the NDWA, visit domesticworkers.org--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

We are thrilled to announce season two of the podcast, The Story of Woman: Changemakers - exploring how women make change happen. In this 14-episode series, I'll be talking to women at the top of their industries who are bringing about social and cultural change, despite the (many) obstacles they have faced. You'll hear from activists, politicians, athletes, environmentalists and more.⁠ We'll discuss all things change - how it happens, what gets in the way and how we all play a part in driving it. The series is kicked off by an exclusive, first-ever double interview with Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair. The rest of the lineup includes: Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC Zarifa Ghafari - activist, author, former Afghanistan Mayor Jess Phillips - UK Member of Parliament, Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding Tawakkol Karman - Nobel Laureate, activist, journalist and politician - the “mother of the revolution” Reshma Saujani - activist, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms Jacqueline Novogratz - author, founder and CEO of Acumen Danielle Weisberg & Carly Zakin - co-founders and co-CEOs of The Skimm Lauren Fleshman - one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time Lindsey Vonn - Olympic and World Cup gold medal-winning ski racer Xiye Bastida - youth climate justice activist Dr Katharine Wilkinson - writer, climate change activist, and executive director and co-founder of The All We Can Save Project Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim - environmental activist, geographer, business leader Alicia Garza - writer, activist, NDWA director, co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter and Supermajority TBC Guest host: Asha Dahya Transcription is available here - Become a Patron for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee Follow along: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Tik Tok | Youtube | LinkedIn Subscribe to the newsletter Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts - and be sure to rate and review to help other people find us! Explore The Story of Woman book recommendations in the US and the UK - purchases support the podcast AND local bookstores 

Workers at the National Domestic Workers Alliance are members of CWA Local 1180. Today's labor quote: Hold The Fort. Today's labor history: IWW's "Little Red Song Book" published.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

Workers at the National Domestic Workers Alliance are members of CWA Local 1180. Today's labor quote: Hold The Fort. Today's labor history: IWW's "Little Red Song Book" published.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

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

We're kicking off Season 3 of #ActivistaRiseUp highlighting the movement for domestic worker rights in NJ; Evelyn Saz, a domestic worker and organizer with National Domestic Workers Alliance shares her experience and struggles while working through the pandemic. Reena Arora, an Employment Policy Attorney with NDWA will discuss the NJ Domestic Workers Bill of Rights and reminds us that domestic work makes all other work possible. Support domestic workers by signing NDWA's petition. For more info on NDWA, visit their website. To learn about the NJ Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, visit their landing page. Follow Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina on all her social media pages @DrCamposMedina. Become a Member of Activista Rise Up.

Welcome to Wrestling with cards! This episode is part 2 of my interview with Doug Driesel from the NDWA. We talk about What goes into producing content for the NDWA, the wrestling card set Doug produced for the NDWA and much more. Do you have an opinion on this episode? Reach out to me on social media and lets start a conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please Subscribe, share this episode with a friend and leave a review! Follow Doug on Instagram Check out the NDWA Check out the videos on YouTube at Wrestling with Cards Join the Wrestling with Cards Community on Patreon Follow Zhan on Instagram Find Zhan everywhere else --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingwithcards/support

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  

Welcome to Wrestling with cards! This episode is part 1 of my interview with Doug Driesel from the NDWA. We talk about why he started the NDWA, what Doug collects, promos and story lines of the past and much more. Do you have an opinion on this episode? Reach out to me on social media and lets start a conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please Subscribe, share this episode with a friend and leave a review! Follow Doug on Instagram Check out the NDWA Check out the videos on YouTube at Wrestling with Cards Join the Wrestling with Cards Community on Patreon Follow Zhan on Instagram Find Zhan everywhere else --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wrestlingwithcards/support

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.

When Heather McGhee isn't fighting for justice, writing, teaching, and raising her son, she's daydreaming about biscuits (butter only, please). She tells Alicia and Ai-jen how she got involved with economic policy advocacy, what she learned about the intersection of racism and inequality after the 2008 financial crisis, and how becoming a parent made her work even more urgent. Plus: What really happened after Heather's viral TV moment with Gary in North Carolina.This is a re-release of an episode from January 2020. Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP25 HAPPY SEASON 3! Elsa is solo today to spill it all on Helsinki Pride and what she has learnt from watching Love Island. To top off the episode, we give you a brief exposition on an issue that you shouldn't overlook: domestic workers' rights. ___ To support the podcast, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/equallylostpodcast ___ Find out more about the NDWA and donate to support their work! https://www.domesticworkers.org/donate/ ___ In this episode: Migrants for Export: How the Philippine State Brokers Labor to the World by Robyn M Rodriguez (2010) https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/migrants-for-export ___ Theme song: Boom Boom Boom by Grace Mesa Licensed through PremiumBeat https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/boom-boom-boom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/equallylost/message

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.

In this seventeenth episode of Black Work Talk, our guest today is Dawn Gearhart.  Dawn is the Director of Gig Economy Organizing for the National Domestic Workers Alliance.  Dawn is leading efforts to organize workers who utilize an app to connect with potential clients desiring domestic work services.  Prior to joining NDWA, Dawn organized taxi drivers and gig workers in Seattle. NDWA have just entered into an agreement with the Handy Company to launch a pilot program to improve the quality of work for domestic workers who find work online. Given the rising importance of apps in connecting workers and clients and attempts of many firms that control the apps to resist efforts to build worker power, this effort of NDWA (and other NDWA efforts) is extremely important.   For more information on NDWA's pilot project with Handy, see  https://www.gigworkeradvocates.org/handy (https://www.gigworkeradvocates.org/handy) https://onlabor.org/ndwa-handy-pilot-major-gains-for-workers-long-excluded-from-labor-laws-protections/ (https://onlabor.org/ndwa-handy-pilot-major-gains-for-workers-long-excluded-from-labor-laws-protections/) For additional information on the gig worker organizing at NDWA, see https://www.gigworkeradvocates.org/ (https://www.gigworkeradvocates.org/)

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.

Drivers, carers, babysitters, professional nannies, cleaners and many other workers are now, more than ever before, using online marketplaces to find jobs. Often using an app. But the conditions they work under are not equal around the world. In fact, in a worrying development, an increasing number of companies see value in avoiding traditional employees and the usual employer/employee set-up. You could argue the Gig Economy, as it's called, has changed the way we work forever. But what about the people doing these jobs?Guro Røberg talks to Dawn Gearhart, Director of Gig Economy Organising at the NDWA (National Domestic Workers Alliance), who has made it her mission to give Gig Economy workers a voice. In this episode, you'll hear about:- What the Gig Economy is and the ideas behind the business models being used today- The costs and consequences for workers using open platforms for jobs- How design plays a significant role, particularly how design solutions have produced new problems- And who the allies and antagonists are in this overall story.You can find out more about the NDWA here: www.domesticworkers.org… and you can find out about this episode and other YELLO episodes at Designit.comWrite to us at yello@designit.com if you have a guest or topic suggestion.Hope you enjoy,The YELLO team.

Comedian, actress, and all-around legend Margaret Cho explains why she's focused on enlarging the story of American history by delving into anti-Asian violence in season two of her podcast, “The Margaret Cho.” She also gets real about pandemic life, the surprising upsides of virtual Pride celebrations, and how the LGBTQ+ community's resilience during Covid echoes that of the ‘80s HIV/AIDS crisis. And we hear about her journey as an activist, including her outreach to AAPI groups—and Republicans—during the 2020 campaign. Plus: Important lessons from Joan Rivers, turning anxiety into action, and how laughter helps keep us alive.

Attorney and Giniw Collective co-founder Tara Houska is on the front lines of activism—literally. A veteran of the Standing Rock resistance, she has spent the past three years with other water protectors in a Northern Minnesota resistance camp, working to stop the massive Line 3 pipeline project. She explains why her philosophy of land defense goes beyond protecting natural resources and tribal lands: Ultimately, it's about preserving our own humanity. Plus: Understanding different concepts of time, adapting to life off the grid, and the joy of seeing people from all walks of life coming together in solidarity.

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.

Journalist Errin Haines (The 19th*, MSNBC) has been busy covering the 2020 election, frontline workers’ stories, the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on caregivers, and police violence—it was her reporting that made Breonna Taylor’s murder national news. She explains why she’s unlearned the idea that we have to figure everything out on our own, how seeing the impact of care on the entire economy has brought stark disparities to light, and why Kamala Harris is not a unicorn. Errin also shares what it was like growing up in the Black church in Atlanta—where “you breathe in Martin Luther King, Jr.”—and how faith drives her work. Plus: Rage-watching Peppa Pig as a form of self-care.

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.

Sunstorm is back! We’ve been through so much in the past year—it’s time to talk about what we’ve accomplished, how we’ve survived, and how we keep learning and win the future. Get ready to get inspired with Ai-jen Poo and Alicia Garza, plus guests Alice Wong, Errin Haines, Tunde Oyeneyin, Baratunde Thurston, and more. New episodes drop starting May 18!sunstormpod.com

Bridgit Antoinette Evans and Tracy Van Slyke, co-founders of the Pop Culture Collaborative, join us today to talk about the meaning of a pluralistic society, pop culture for social change, and the intersection between the arts and social activism spheres. They delve into the notion of narrative oceans, how they can be used to unify people’s experiences but also drive harmful stereotypes of populations, such as the anti-Islamic rhetoric post-9/11 that informed media depictions and created swirls in the ocean. They posit that it’s our work to not only reform existing narrative oceans but to also craft new ones that are more inclusive. For example, the narrative ocean surrounding Black women’s leadership, whether that’s at home or in politics, inspires more people to engage with the power they always had; by doing so, the U.S. is able to evolve into a stronger, more democratic nation. This is not accomplished by the work of just one Black woman character but a movement to better portray them across all media; thus, intentional storytelling is key to reforming our narrative oceans. Evans and Van Slyke also delve into the creation of the PCC as a space of deep learning and to build a field working at the intersection of pop culture and social justice. They touch on the American desire for belonging and how, structurally, there are factors that already determine who does or does not. While movements such as Black Lives Matter challenge conventional ideas of belonging, it is also important to engage with the idea of pluralism and cultural fluidity: a commitment to actively move out of the familiar to forge bonds with people different from us and to do so from a place of accountability. Ultimately, the questions they aim to answer involve both art and activism: How can artists immerse themselves in social justice analysis in relation to the stories they tell? How do you engage with social justice in an emotional way? Right now, Evans, Van Slyke, and the PCC advise that the answer lies in staying open-minded and inspired for the future!A full transcript of this conversation will be available soon!Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Grants and spaces for artists in entertainment:HarnessStoryline PartnersYes, And Laughter LabBecoming America fundStarfish AcceleratorResearchThink Tank for Inclusion and EquityMass audience activation and innovationNational Domestic Workers AllianceRoma, which the NDWA was invested in promotingWhite Paper on Fan Activism24 and the Bush Administration Homeland struggles with Muslim RepresentationAmerican Muslim Response to RamyMs. Marvel as Muslim SuperheroCheck out these previous episodes with guests who were funded by Pop Culture Collaborative:Episode 73: Increasing Visibility is Existential for Native Communities, with Crystal Echo HawkEpisode 69: The Power of Fan activism with Janae Phillips and Shawn TaylorEpisode 28: Taking risks: comedy as tool for social justice with Caty Borum ChattooShare your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

In the third episode in our series on care, we’re talking to Ai-jen Poo of the National Domestic Workers Alliance about domestic work and the workers who take care of our homes, our families and our communities. Learn more about NDWA’s new Care is Essential campaign, which argues that government investment in a comprehensive care infrastructure is an investment in a strong and equitable caring economy.Our twice-monthly newsletter features behind-the-scenes content, previews of upcoming episodes and more. Sign up.When you shop our Bookshop.org store, you support the author, independent bookstores AND our show! Shop here.Shop for your favorite TTFA gear at TTFAmerch.comRead the transcript for this episode here.You can catch up with TTFA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook using @ttfapodcast. Nora's Instagram is @noraborealis.TTFA is public media. Which means we are supported by you. You can join us with a contribution at ttfa.org/donateAnd check out our sponsors this week:Upstart: upstart.com/thanksBrooklinen: brooklinen.com with code TERRIBLEYarlap: yarlap.com with code TTFACalm: calm.com/thanks

We're still working on a new season of Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab for your listening pleasure, but while you wait, why not revisit some old favourites? My interview with June Barrett from season four was one of the most powerful and affecting experiences I've had while making this show, and I thought this was the perfect time to revisit that amazing hour.June Barrett is an organizer and leader of the We Dream in Black program within the National Domestic Workers Alliance. As a queer Jamaican immigrant, June is a grassroots feminist doing her work from an international perspective.Throughout our conversation, June shares the ins and outs of her history, starting with how she started doing domestic work at the tender age of 16 years old. She also shares about how she’s overcome the brutal hardships of her past and why she chooses to be upbeat and happy every day. Fueled by her faith and passion for domestic workers, June shares how she continues working for the liberation of people worldwide.Some Questions I Ask: Did you leave high school to do domestic work? (1:53)How have you been able to let your past go and be so upbeat and happy today? (11:39)How did you find your way to the US? (20:48)How did you start working with NDWA? (34:50)What do you spend most of your time doing as an NDWA Fellow? (46:08)In This Episode, You Will Learn: What events led up to June starting domestic work. (2:02)What role June’s faith plays in her life. (12:06)What drives June to actively work for the liberation of people. (18:58)What the NDWA Fellowship is and how it’s changed June’s life. (42:41)The ripple effects of domestic work. (51:12)Resources: National Domestic Workers Alliance Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/rrlab. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

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Millions of people have already voted by mail this Election Season. How are you doing it? Do you know where your polling place is? How are you getting there? What time do you plan to vote? How do you plan to stay safe?Make sure your vote counts. Go to domesticworkers.org if you have ANY questions.

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.

There are more than 2.5 million care workers, nannies, and house cleaners across the United States. They are skilled professionals. Their labor is essential. So are their rights.   Alicia Garza, who is the Director of Strategy & Partnerships for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, joins Jonathan to discuss the history of domestic work in the United States, why domestic workers are some of the least protected, most vulnerable individuals—without access to health care, paid sick days, or a living wage—and what a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights could offer these workers in the way of proper compensation, labor protections, and dignity.   Beyond her work with the NDWA, Alicia Garza is the co-creator of the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the principal at the Black Futures Lab, a writer, and a podcast host. Her new book The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart is out now.   Once you’ve had a chance to listen to this episode of Getting Curious, make sure to check out Alicia’s first appearance on the show, and her podcasts Lady Don’t Take No and Sunstorm.   Follow Alicia on Twitter @aliciagarza and Instagram @chasinggarza.    Find out what today’s guest and former guests are up to by following us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN.    Check out all new Getting Curious merch at PodSwag.com.   Listen to more music from Quiñ by heading over to TheQuinCat.com. Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook.

There’s so much change that needs to happen—and so little time in between all the other things we do. Our friend and activist hero Cecile Richards is here with an essential reminder: If you feel overwhelmed, “It’s not you. It’s the system.” She shares her own experiences under pressure (including being mansplained to by members of Congress) and how she faces work that seems impossible. She also gives an update on Supermajority, the women’s action group she co-founded with Alicia and Ai-jen, and its efforts to build community and get out the vote. Plus: The importance of setting policy agendas post-election, and how women’s organizations can become more inclusive of diverse gender identities.

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.

As you’ve probably noticed, this is a time of overwhelming crisis. With so many urgent issues, where do we begin? How can one person hope to make an impact? Ai-jen and Alicia are here to get you started! They talk through the importance of finding your lane, discovering the activist and organizer inside all of us, and shaking up the system. Plus: what it means to plant seeds of change over decades.

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.

Ai-jen Poo is the co-founder and executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, a nonprofit organization working to bring quality work, dignity and fairness to the growing numbers of workers who care and clean in our homes, a workforce that is disproportionately immigrants and women of color. With the help of more than 280,000 domestic workers, NDWA has won a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in nine states and the cities of Seattle and Philadelphia, and brought more than 2 million home care workers under minimum wage protections. In 2011, Poo launched Caring Across Generations, a campaign to address the nation's crumbling care infrastructure, catalyzing groundbreaking policy change including the nation's first family caregiver benefit in Hawaii and the first long-term care social insurance fund in Washington State. She is the author of “The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America,” a widely acclaimed book that makes the case for access to care for all families. Peter and Ai-jen will explore the issues of equity and justice and how they intersect with Poo's work around securing a living wage for domestic workers and quality of life for the elders they serve. 

This week’s radical is June Barrett, organizer and leader of the We Dream in Black program within the National Domestic Workers Alliance. As a queer Jamaican immigrant, June is a grassroots feminist doing her work from an international perspective.Throughout our conversation, June shares the ins and outs of her history, starting with how she started doing domestic work at the tender age of 16 years old. She also shares about how she’s overcome the brutal hardships of her past and why she chooses to be upbeat and happy every day. Fueled by her faith and passion for domestic workers, June shares how she continues working for the liberation of people worldwide.Some Questions I Ask: Did you leave high school to do domestic work? (1:53)How have you been able to let your past go and be so upbeat and happy today? (11:39)How did you find your way to the US? (20:48)How did you start working with NDWA? (34:50)What do you spend most of your time doing as an NDWA Fellow? (46:08)In This Episode, You Will Learn: What events led up to June starting domestic work. (2:02)What role June’s faith plays in her life. (12:06)What drives June to actively work for the liberation of people. (18:58)What the NDWA Fellowship is and how it’s changed June’s life. (42:41)The ripple effects of domestic work. (51:12)Resources: National Domestic Workers Alliance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.

A new episode recorded on a phone call this week! Social distancing in full effect! Ai-jen, Alicia, and Rep. Ayanna Pressley connected from their homes to discuss hope in a time of crisis, movement building, mutual support, and comfort food. Rep. Pressley also explains how a casual photo op brought the Congressional Squad together, sparking friendship and a sense of progressive power that goes way beyond these four women. (She wouldn’t show us the Squad group chat, though.) Plus: The importance of birthday cake when it’s not your birthday, and Rep. Pressley’s top five tips for living well in “the time of the rona.”

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.

When Heather McGhee isn’t fighting for justice, writing, teaching, and raising her son, she’s daydreaming about biscuits (butter only, please). She tells Alicia and Ai-jen how she got involved with economic policy advocacy, what she learned about the intersection of racism and inequality after the 2008 financial crisis, and how becoming a parent made her work even more urgent. Plus: What really happened after Heather’s viral TV moment with Gary in North Carolina.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.

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.

Welcome to "Sunstorm" a new show from Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo, two of America's leading activists, where we get real about what’s happening in the world and what we’re doing about it. Alicia and Ai-jen talk to their friends and heroes - Heather McGhee, Chani Nicholas, Sarah Jones, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Dolores Huerta, and more- about staying joyful in the chaos. Because we are the light in the storm.Sunstorm is a project of the NDWA, in collaboration with Participant Media.

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. Get ready for your jaw to drop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsmgPp_nlok Women's Racket Club (from Ashley's old huddle) https://www.womensracketclub.com/

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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.

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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.