Podcasts about our vote

This week's episode is short, sweet, and to the point: It's Election Day, and if you haven't yet cast your vote, let us be your friendly reminder. Like many of her CLC colleagues, Simone will spend the day monitoring elections. Next week she'll be back with the final episode of the season, with a look at how this most dramatic election is playing out.Until then, it's up to you.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Host:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Links:Vote.orgAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Pamela Smith, election security expert and President and CEO of Verified Voting, delves into the critical aspects of voting integrity, and gets into the weeds of voting equipment, voter purges, ballot audits, recount procedures, and the hand-counting process, while addressing every conceivable question on election security. We also revisit the historic 2000 Presidential Election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, exploring the notorious "hanging chad" incident. Finally, Pam offers practical advice on what to do if you encounter issues on Election Day—simply call or text 866-OUR-VOTE or visit 866OurVote.org for assistance. This episode was made possible with a grant from the MacArthur Foundation through URL Media. In this Episode Call/Text: 866-Our-Vote 866OurVote.org Verified Voting Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. And please spread the word by telling your friends, family, and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and AHHHHH PRE-ELECTION TALK! In our last installment before the 2024 US election, we bring the campaign stories that are top of mind to the table. As per usual, Dems are winning the star power battle... and the GOP got Kid Rock in the national divorce. Bad Bunny endorsed Harris following reprehensible commentary about Puerto Rico that happened at Trump's 1930's fascist rally at Madison Square Garden. He has over 45 million IG followers, and with large populations of Puerto Ricans in key swing states, this may in fact be an October surprise of the Trump campaign's own doing. 200k people canceled the Washington Post after owner Jeff Bezos killed the editorial board's endorsement of Kamala Harris. Is Bezos hedging his bets just in case Trump wins? Bezos claims the decision was made to protect the newsroom's credibility, but his efforts to simmer the dissatisfaction of WaPo's readers are falling on deaf ears. At the same time that Russian disinformation campaigns put out fake, AI created footage of ballots being destroyed in Pennsylvania, real ballots were being burned in Washington state and Oregon. As expected, Trump and his allies continue to sow the seeds of disinformation and distrust ahead of the election to clear the path for them to contest a result they don't like. What "secret plan" are Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson referring to? To end our coverage on an empowering note, we recommend watching Michelle Obama bring down the house in Michigan over the weekend. We make our own electoral map predictions! Make yours here: https://www.270towin.com/ We won't be releasing a regular episode next Wednesday, but look forward to a BREAKING NEWS style episode release when the victor is called... This week's recommendations are all on theme: Have 866-OUR-VOTE on speed dial if you have trouble voting this week (Pam), a WaPo tool Andrew found handy before he CANCELED his subscription, and remember to pace yourself and not try to stay up all Election night awaiting results (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: One of Andrew's friends ghosted him, and is now looking for new friends in public view. Should Andrew go low or go high here? Have we ever been broken up with by a friend, only for said friend to want us back? Pam's friend breakup eventually realized Pam was a real one, and Laura's friendship breakup merges into MuggleSuck territory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new public TV documentary titled “Our Texas, Our Vote” delves into the diversity of Latino voters' perspectives and priorities.For over 18 months, the nuns of an Arlington monastery have clashed with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. Now, a Vatican-appointed overseer has dismissed the sisters from their duties.A Houston ISD basketball coach has […] The post Catholic leader dismisses Arlington nuns amid ongoing dispute with Fort Worth diocese appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

An incumbent president drops out, mid-race. A former president becomes a party's nominee for the first time in more than a century. There are multiple occurrences of political violence against a candidate. Newly emergent AI tools spread disinformation. And a Supreme Court that may be called upon to decide the race is perceived by the electorate as increasingly politicized.The 2024 election cycle has already made its share of history. With Election Day now just a week away, we bring you another of this season's up-to-the-minute episodes. This time we're speaking with Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center, who joins Simone to explain how this election has been playing out, and what it all means for you, the voter, as the deadline nears to cast your ballot.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Trevor Potter is President at Campaign Legal Center. A Republican former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trevor was general counsel to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns and an adviser to the drafters of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. To many, he is perhaps best known for his recurring appearances on The Colbert Report as the lawyer for Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, during the 2012 election, a program that won a Peabody Award for excellence in reporting on money in politics. The American Bar Association Journal has described Trevor as “hands-down one of the top lawyers in the country on the delicate intersection of politics, law and money.” Trevor is the author of several books and manuals on lobbying regulation and disclosure, campaign finance and federal election law. He has provided testimony and written statements to Congress on federal election proposals, campaign finance regulation and, recently, the effects of the January 6th attack on our democracy. He has also taught campaign finance law at the University of Virginia School of Law and Oxford University, and he has appeared widely in national broadcast and print media. During the 2020 election season, Trevor was named to the cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises.Links:Count Every Vote, So Every Vote Counts - Campaign Legal CenterWhat Happens To My Ballot After I Vote? - Campaign Legal CenterWant Election Results Sooner? Allow Election Officials to Process Mail Ballots Early - Campaign Legal CenterElectoral Count Reform Act Makes It Harder to Undermine Presidential Elections - Campaign Legal CenterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Imagine you're at home when you hear a knock. At your door are people who want you to share, in detail, who you voted for in the last election, months ago. When you ask them who they are and where they're from, they remain vague and perhaps even aggressive.This was the case for some Americans in the years after the 2020 election, part of a spate of behaviors by election skeptics and deniers that, in some cases, amounted to voter intimidation. The history of voter intimidation in the United States is sordid and violent, especially in the century between the U.S. Civil War and the passage of strong voter protections in the 1960s. But it's important to remember that voter intimidation is against the law. Whether you're voting in-person, by mail or via election dropbox, you should never be made to feel unsafe or intimidated while exercising your freedom to vote..Carly Koppes, the clerk and recorder of Colorado's enormous Weld County, describes to us the steps she and fellow officials took when they received reports of unwelcome and unofficial vigilante election “auditors” going door to door in 2021. Christina Das of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund walks us through the bleak history of voter intimidation in America. And CLC's Jonathan Diaz explains how voter intimidation has evolved to become sneakier and more subversive in the digital age — and the steps you can take if you encounter it.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Carly Koppes has been working in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office for twenty years starting in June of 2004. Her main department was the Election department, but she has also worked in the Recording and Motor Vehicle departments during her time working for the Clerk and Recorder office. She received her Colorado Election Official Certification from the Colorado Secretary of State in October 2007 and finished up her national designation of Certified Elections/Registration Administrators (CERA) through the Elections Center's Professional Education Program at Auburn University in July of 2014. Carly is a 2016 graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies and in 2019 she received her Public Leadership certification from Pepperdine University through the International Association of Government Officials. Carly was also honored along with the Colorado County Clerks Association to receive the Defender of Democracy Award from The Center for Election Innovation and Research in 2022. In 2023 Carly was appointed to the national Local Leadership Council of the Election Assistance Commission and was elected as the Vice Chair of the Council. Carly is the youngest person to be elected to the position of Weld County Clerk and Recorder.  Carly is currently serving on the Executive Board for the Colorado County Clerks Association; Carly was President of the Colorado County Clerks Association in 2021 and will serve as President in 2026.Christina Das is Counsel on the Black Voters on the Rise team with LDF, an interdisciplinary team leading year-round election protection and election administration advocacy efforts across the South, using legal, organizing, and advocacy tools to defend and advance the rights of Black voters to participate in our democracy. Christina's experience includes executing strategic campaigns to expand voter access, such as passing legislation for in-person Early Voting in South Carolina in 2022 and working with state-based coalitions to implement jail-based polling places for eligible detained individuals across Texas. She co-leads the national Election Protection Working Group for Jail and Post-Release Voting and has been working with system impacted individuals over the past four years to break down procedural barriers to accessing the ballot behind bars. Christina will lead LDF's election protection program in Texas for the 2024 cycle and support ongoing litigation efforts. Post-election, she works to safeguard the election certification process from any targeted sabotage efforts, as well as working on future policy and election administration reforms at the local, state, and federal level.Jonathan Diaz is Director for Voting Advocacy and Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. Jonathan helps lead CLC's work on combating election manipulation and participates on behalf of CLC on a number of democracy reform coalitions, coordinating CLC's work with partner organizations at the national, state and local levels. He also litigates voting rights cases across the United States, including VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger (N.D.Ga.), LUCHA v. Fontes (D.Ariz.), and Raysor v. Lee (N.D.Fla./11th Cir./SCOTUS). Jonathan frequently provides commentary on voting rights and election law issues in the media; he has been quoted in publications including the New York Times, Miami Herald, and ProPublica, and has appeared on Univision, NPR, and CNN, where he was an election law analyst during the 2020 election cycle.Links:Is Voter Intimidation Illegal? What Should I Do If I Experience It? - Campaign Legal CenterTexas Appeals Court Overturns Crystal Mason's Conviction, 5-Year Sentence for Illegal Voting - The Texas TribuneVoter Intimidation in 2022 Follows a Long History of Illegal and Racist Bullying - The ConversationRetro Report: Poll Watchers and the Long History of Voter Intimidation - PBS LearningMediaHow to Navigate Intimidation and Other Obstacles to Voting - CNN About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Empowering Voters: Understanding Campaign Financing, Fair Districting, and Poll ParticipationBrett and Carol chat with Jen Miller, the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters Ohio, about the nitty-gritty of ballot issues and voting policies.Jen talks about a cool bipartisan effort to draft a new amendment (Issue 1), mentioning notable figures like Maureen O'Connor and Yvette McGee Brown. This amendment has some serious backing from a wide range of groups, including teachers' and nurses' unions, the NAACP, and even the Libertarian Party.The conversation takes a turn towards the topic of dark money in politics, which became a hot issue after the Citizens United decision. Jen underscores the need for transparency so voters know who's funding political ads. She's passionate about ending gerrymandering, believing it would make legislatures more responsive and improve policymaking. Gerrymandering, she argues, kills voter satisfaction and participation.More engagement and compromise in the legislature would tone down extremism and serve citizens better. Jen encourages everyone to get involved in democracy, pointing to resources like vote411.org and voteohio.gov. She also talks about the importance of becoming poll workers and making sure our communities are ready to vote.Jen criticizes gerrymandering for reducing accountability and allowing representatives to focus more on party extremes and big donors rather than a broader voter base. Despite these obstacles, she urges citizens to stay vocal and visit district offices.The League of Women Voters Ohio is highlighted as a diverse organization in terms of age, offering great opportunities for mentorship between older and younger members. Jen gives tips on making voting less intimidating for young voters, like checking registration and polling locations since these frequently change.We talk about Ohio's strict voter ID requirements—now including passports and specific veteran IDs while excluding county veteran IDs. Jen calls for veterans to advocate for changes to these laws. There's also a mention of fewer candidates participating in forums, which reduces chances for voter-candidate interactions. The League organizes forums with a “speed dating” style to let voters meet candidates without heated debates.Jen and Brett discuss the rise of misinformation and the need for consuming diverse media to keep from getting stuck in echo chambers. Brett expresses frustration when candidates don't take forum questions seriously, feeling it reflects poorly on their ability to serve in office. They both mention the impact of gerrymandering on these issues.In Ohio, recent changes to the election process have led to voter dissatisfaction, partly fueled by misinformation from elected officials. Jen suggests voters hold state authorities like the Secretary of State accountable for election integrity. She also lists ways to engage, like attending hearings, contacting election boards, volunteering as poll workers, and using the Election Protection Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) for any issues.The League of Women Voters is all about fair election practices and doesn't play sides. They've been around since the Ohio Women's Suffrage Association days, focusing on empowering voters, especially women. They operate on national, state, and local levels and rely heavily on volunteers to keep things running smoothly.Jen emphasizes the importance of informed voting and spells out the steps for absentee/mail voters, urging them not to procrastinate. Tips include mailing ballots early and using county dropboxes to avoid delays. She also goes over Ohio's strict ID requirements again, stressing that voters need to check what's valid now.Jen dives deeper into gerrymandering, explaining Issue 1 (OH), which aims to reform the redistricting process. The goal is to keep politicians and lobbyists out, ensure a balanced commission, and...

In this high-stakes election, it's crucial that voters know their rights and where to turn for help. I speak with Danitra Sherman, Deputy Advocacy and Policy Director at ACLU of Pennsylvania, and Marian Schneider, Senior Policy Counsel for Voting Rights at ACLU of Pennsylvania, to discuss key resources for voters.Find your polling location: Visit vote.pa.gov to locate your in-person voting site.Election protection: If you need assistance or face barriers while voting, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). This nonpartisan voter hotline is staffed by legal and policy experts.Website and Social Media HandlesWebsite: aclupa.org and aclupa.org/vote for voting rights information.Social media: @aclupa on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. Also available on LinkedIn.I also speak with Maurice White, Partnerships & Recruitment Manager for Propel in Philadelphia and Camden. Propel is a nonprofit that connects young people with the skills, credentials, and networks needed to secure good jobs. They've developed a model to help high school graduates quickly access tuition-free college credits and build a pathway toward a thriving healthcare career. Website and Social Media HandlesWebsite: propelamerica.orgInstagram: @propel.americaFacebook: facebook.com/propelamericaLinkedIn: Propel AmericaAdditionally, I speak with Samantha Mathews, Founder & CEO of Andrée Collective, a nonprofit that provides transitional employment in the events industry for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. We also discuss their annual Celebrations for Freedom Gala and Silent Auction happening on November 3rd at 5pm at Union Trust. Website and Social Media HandlesWebsite: andreecollective.orgInstagram: @andreecollectiveFacebook: facebook.com/andreecollectiveLinkedIn: Andrée Collective

We voters really do care about eco issues (it's aligned with our health and economy and love for other animals...and future generations), so I wanted to get us prepared, motivated, and confident for early voting in Georgia Oct 15 - Nov 1st, with resources and tips shared by Brionte McCorkle, Executive Director of the nonpartisan Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) at  https://www.gcvoters.org/vote/ That GCV voter resource website includes a link to this nonpartisan tool  https://gcv.branch.vote/summary  where you can see your ballot ahead of time and check out the candidates' views on various issues and an explanation of referendums, so you can make your voting decisions before heading to the polls. Brionte suggested printing this out and bringing it with you to early vote. It's the latter half of the podcast that focuses on these tips on how, where, and when to vote in GA, finding your many early voting locations -- like libraries-- (most open 7am - 7pm) across your county Oct 15-Nov 1st (whereas if you wait until Nov 5th election day, you have to go to your one set polling location and will likely have a longer wait).  You can check out all of your voting options at the GA My Voter Page https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/   so you can making a voting plan! This election is really high stakes, so plan to go early vote with a friend and offer neighbors rides to the polls or get a ride at rideshare2vote.com (or you can also volunteer to be a driver). It can be good to have the voter protection hotline number in your phone contacts in case you run into any issues or shenanigans at the polls: 866-OUR-VOTE.  In the first half of this 47-minute In Tune to Nature podcast (hosted by Carrie Freeman), Brionte tells us how we care about eco issues in Georgia, and highlights the GCV "environmental scorecard" for legislators' voting records and why some elected officials rank higher or lower in environmental and voter protection policymaking. We did discuss my observation that most republicans ended up ranking lower and how we hope that will change in the future to make eco issues nonpartisan again, as we need that desperately in this era of climate and species extinction crises. In Tune to Nature is a weekly show airing on Wednesdays from 6:30-7pm EST on Atlanta indie station WRFG (Radio Free Georgia) 89.3FM hosted by Carrie Freeman or Melody Paris. Please consider donating to support this 50plus-year old independent, progressive, noncommercial Atlanta radio station at www.wrfg.org  Photo Credit: Edmond Dantes (got from GCV). Vote not only to take care of yourself, but to take care of others, including other species who need us to be their voice!  

In this episode of You First, hosts Maddie and Keith dive into disability voting rights and the upcoming 2024 election with experts Michelle Bishop, Monica Wiley, and Jack Rosen from the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). The discussion explores voting accessibility, challenges faced by disabled voters, and new support resources in Florida. Emphasis is placed on the importance of local elections, the power of the disability vote, and the critical need for inclusivity and accessibility from the start. The conversation also highlights the politicization of disability in elections and the necessity of advocacy and allyship for voting rights. The episode concludes with an insight into an upcoming documentary on these vital issues. Relevant Links Voting Rights Hotline: Call 877-352-7337 if you have an issue with voting or registering to vote due to a disability. Election Protection Hotline English: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Spanish/English 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) Asian Languages/English 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) Arabic/English 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Website: https://866ourvote.org National Association of the Deaf's ASL Voter Assistance Hotline 301-818-VOTE (301-818-8683) Website: https://www.nad.org/2018/09/28/asl-voter-assistance-hotline-available Disability Rights Florida's voting resources Main website: https://DisabilityRightsFlorida.org/voting Know Your Rights Fact Sheet: Making a Voting Access Complaint: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/HAVA_complaint Know Your Rights Fact Sheet: Supervised Facility Voting: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/fact_sheet_supervised_facility_voting Your Disability Voting Rights Brochure: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/publications/publication_info/voting_brochure Voting Machine Explainer Videos: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/disability-topics/disability_topic_info/voting_explainer_videos Know what's on your ballot: https://www.vote411.org/ballot Florida's Rev Up chapter ‘Access the Vote Florida': https://www.accessthevote.org Find your P&A: https://www.ndrn.org/about/ndrn-member-agencies Rutger's Disability Vote Research: https://smlr.rutgers.edu/faculty-research-engagement/program-disability-research/voter-turnout-and-voting-accessibility Accessing Democracy Documentary Virtual Premier: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-ugqzksGNBHggVvDOiyio-S29EWgca5#/registration Accessing Democracy Trailer: https://youtu.be/j74zs8N8OLs #CripTheVote and Voting Advocacy - with Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan: https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/podcast/story/episode_66  

We are past Labor Day and just 62 days from the 2024 election and children are on the ballot. We wanted to bring back this very relevant podcast for a SECOND LOOK. In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and political strategist Renee Harvey about their new political action committee (PAC) for children, Their Future. Our Vote. Dr. Andrews, a children's hospital doctor, highlighted the invisibility of children in policymaking during her recent run for Congress. When the race didn't end the way they'd hoped, Harvey and Dr. Andrews created the PAC to offer financial support to urgently needed kid-first policies, such as improving the Child Tax Credit, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and child care while also opposing efforts to ban books in our public schools and libraries.Learn more about the political and policy challenges faced by children: Blog: The Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of Neglect, by Bruce LesleyArticle: ​​Pediatrician launches new PAC focused on children, by Daniela AltimariStay up to date Dr. Annie Andrews and Renee Harvey on social media. Be sure to check out their PAC website and follow them on Twitter, @HReneeHarvey, @annieandrewsmd, and @Their__Future. To join the conversation, follow First Focus on Children on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Connect with our hosts and tell us what you would like to hear on the podcast at: Email: SpeakingOfKids@firstfocus.orgTwitter: @SpeakingOfKids, @BruceLesley and @First_FocusAnd please rate and review this podcast and share it with friends and family.Want to be a voice for kids? Become an Ambassador for Children here. Connect with First Focus Campaign for Children for easy training on how to be a powerful advocate for children. Please consider donating to First Focus on Children to support our work and this podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I used to have this dream where I would be laying down, looking up, about to die - I used to make all my decisions -  how I dress, how I presented myself to be opposite of that because I didn't want that to happen for me.” Kris Stith is a DC native who has won awards in photography, painting, and podcasting. He is now freelancing as an Art Director / Creative Director in Los Angeles. Previously, he was an Art Director at AFSCME, and creative consultant for NAACP. He has always been a twin (double the trouble, double the flavor). In addition, Kris is the co-hosts of Beyond Hood and Evil, a comedic podcast about the Black experience exploring the themes of community, responsibility, professionalism and ethics as it relates to making it out the hood.Creatively, Kris aspires to deliver quality solutions for even the most nebulous asks. Using tangibility, transparency, and traction as his foundational principles Kris has been able to engage and activate audiences for some of America's most trusted institutions and emerging brands. Kris' Clients and collaborators include: NAACP, NFLPA, AFL-CIO, the Biden Campaign, the Clinton Campaign, Intuit, JP Morgan Chase, AFSCME, the Democracy Alliance, Color of Change, International Association for the Study of Pain, UNAC, NUHHCE, the Mussar Institute, American University, Mimconnect, Fighting for Our Vote, ONE / OFF, the Dap Project, the Pinkline Project among others. LEARN ABOUT KRIS stithworks.com behance.net/KStithWorks instagram.com/Kris.Stith beyondhoodandevil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and political strategist Renee Harvey about their new political action committee (PAC) for children, Their Future. Our Vote. Dr. Andrews, a children's hospital doctor, highlighted the invisibility of children in policymaking during her recent run for Congress. When the race didn't end the way they'd hoped, Harvey and Dr. Andrews created the PAC to offer financial support to urgently needed kid-first policies, such as improving the Child Tax Credit, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and child care while also opposing efforts to ban books in our public schools and libraries.Learn more about the political and policy challenges faced by children: Blog: The Invisibility of Children: The Other Form of Neglect, by Bruce LesleyArticle: ​​Pediatrician launches new PAC focused on children, by Daniela AltimariStay up to date Dr. Annie Andrews and Renee Harvey on social media. Be sure to check out their PAC website and follow them on Twitter, @HReneeHarvey, @annieandrewsmd, and @Their__Future. To join the conversation, follow First Focus on Children on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Connect with our hosts and tell us what you would like to hear on the podcast at: Email: SpeakingOfKids@firstfocus.orgTwitter: @SpeakingOfKids, @BruceLesley and @First_FocusAnd please rate and review this podcast and share it with friends and family.Want to be a voice for kids? Become an Ambassador for Children here. Connect with First Focus Campaign for Children for easy training on how to be a powerful advocate for children. Please consider donating to First Focus on Children to support our work and this podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenting, the very first guest to the Ambition Liberated podcast - a powerhouse pediatrician, politician, nonprofit CEO - and, yes, a powerhouse mom - Dr. Annie Andrews.  In this conversation, Dr. Andrews shares stories from her first-time run to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in 2022, the path that put a never-talk-politics pediatrician on the campaign trail, and the greater sense of personal power, purpose, and responsibility that followed. Annie is a true advocate for families, and has THE vision we've all been waiting for to get Washington to start protecting and prioritizing our kids.  This is a must-listen. Thank you, Annie! Please follow Dr. Annie Andrews and Their Future. Our Vote. at @annieandrewsmd and @theirfutureourvote on instagram. Visit https://www.theirfutureourvote.org/ to learn more about the KIDS FIRST D.C. Agenda and Political Action Committee that is already making headlines and progress toward being a true catalyst for change.  -- More about Annie: Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mom, who has dedicated her career to fighting for a brighter future for all children. After working as a pediatrician at children's hospitals for 15 years, she decided to run for Congress to give children a voice in Washington, D.C.. She was the Democratic nominee in South Carolina's first congressional district in 2022.  She is a gun violence prevention researcher and community advocate working to reduce the frequency of pediatric firearm injuries with a focus on secure storage counseling. Annie is a frequent invited speaker at children's hospitals and medical schools across the country on topics related to child health advocacy and gun violence prevention.  She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a 2022 graduate of Furman University Riley Institute's Diversity Leaders Initiative.  Annie received her MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and went on to complete her residency training in Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she cares for children and adolescents at Children's National Hospital. She is the CEO & Founder of Their Future. Our Vote. and Their Future PAC, organizations that aim to give children a voice in Washington, D.C.. She is also a Senior Advisor to Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action. 

Tim's guests today are: - Zach Shaw - Annie Andrews of Their Future, Our Vote (www.theirfutureourvote.org)

"We can accelerate change in this country" Dr. Annie Andrews is a Pediatrician, a leading gun violence researcher and the founder of "Their Future, Our Vote", an organization focused on supporting lawmakers who put the needs of children first in policy decisions. She comes back to Explore The Space Podcast to discuss "Their Future", the importance of positive self-talk, and her upcoming appearance at "Rock The Ride" Link to register for Rock The Ride on 6/24/23 Archive of Explore The Space Podcast episodes related to gun violence If you would like to have Mark present his talk "Things I Didn't Learn In Training About Firearms" please email Mark@explorethespaceshow.com Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow  

Dr. Annie Andrews has an incredibly unqiue political story...a pediatrician turned House candidate turned founder of the new organization Their Future, Our Vote. In this conversation, she demystifies what it takes to become a practicing medical doctor, mines her background studying gun violence, talks her jump to become a candidate for Congress in 2022, what it's like to run for House as a first-time candidate, & the decision that led her to start a new advocacy group focusing on a "kids first agenda".(To donate to support The Pro Politics Podcast, you may use this venmo link or inquire by email at mccrary.zachary@gmail.com)IN THIS EPISODEWhat drew Annie toward the field of medicine from an early age…What goes into becoming a medical doctor…The historic Republican inclinations of the medical community…Why there is a temptation for doctors to be apolitical…Two of the political figures she most identifies with…Her background researching gun violence and what she knows on the topic that most might not…Annie on the challenge of child hunger…What led her to jump into the SC-01 congressional race in 2022…What surprised her about running for Congress…How she overcame her aversion to “small talk” as a candidate…How her medical background made her a different type of political candidate…Some of the “conventional wisdom” advice she ignored…The groups that did the most to help her campaign…The origin story of her new organization, Their Future Our Vote…What is the day-to-day role as a founder of a new advocacy organization…Annie's most unconventional work habit… AND 314 Action, Cory Booker, Joe Cunningham, daily trauma, Dollar General, doomscrolling, Everytown, food deserts, giant binders, Renee Harvey, Instacart, internet trolls, lovely notifications, the MCAT, Nancy Mace, moderate white suburban women, Moms Demand Action, Barack Obama, organic chemistry, Parkland, Tim Scott, Liuba Grechen Shirley, sticky notes, subtexts, sugared beverages, Vote Mama, Elizabeth Warren, weirdo rates, western Kentucky & more!

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse sit down with Dr. Annie Andrews to talk about her work with Their Future, Our Vote, an organization that works for political change on behalf of America's children, specifically around issues like healthcare, climate action, and gun violence prevention.   www.theirfutureourvote.org   Dr. Annie Andrews is a pediatrician and mom who has dedicated her career to fighting for a brighter future for all children. After working as a pediatrician at the Children's Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina for over a decade, she decided to run for Congress to give children a voice in Washington, D.C.. She was the Democratic nominee in South Carolina's first congressional district in 2022.  Annie is currently a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, where she cares for children and adolescents at the Children's Hospital. She is a gun violence prevention researcher and community advocate working to reduce the frequency of pediatric firearm injuries with a focus on secure storage counseling.   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives  @RobbRyerse   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.  @pagitt   Daniel Deitrich is a singer-songwriter, former-pastor-turned-activist, and producer of The Common Good Podcast. @danieldeitrich Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic   votecommongood.com votecommongood.com/podcast facebook.com/votecommongood twitter.com/votecommon

Who do our elected officials work for? And do they work for us, or against us? These are questions we must start to ask, and then get answers!  #Stop The Silence (theirs and ours). Our VOTE is Our Voice, and Our Voice is Our VOTE.  Let's make the word VOTE an acronym that stands for, "Voice Of The Empowered. Then, #Stop The Silence, and VOTE Smart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brenda-simons/message

Annie Andrews, MD, MSCR, is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist at MUSC Health and ran for the Congressional seat of SC-1 in 2022. After the election she founded a political action committee (PAC), one of the first focused on children, called ‘Their Future. Our Vote.' We talk through her decision to shift careers away from medicine and run for Congress as well as her campaign experience. In addition to being a pediatrician she is recognized as an expert in gun violence prevention. We also talk through her next pursuit of a new PAC focused on children. While she doesn't plan to continue practicing medicine full-time, she's found a way to advocate and take care of children in a new way!

Pennsylvania's 2023 primary election is right around the corner, on May 16, and with the delivery of mail and absentee ballots, voting is already underway. So the time is right to hear from Marian Schneider, ACLU-PA's senior policy counsel for voting rights, and Khalif Ali, formerly of Common Cause PA and now with the New Pennsylvania Project. Marian and Khalif talk about the state of democracy, what challenges we're facing in protecting the vote, and what opportunities may arise with changes in power at the state capitol. Resources Know your voting rights: www.aclupa.org/vote Nonpartisan election protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Common Cause PA: www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania New Pennsylvania Project: www.newpaproject.org

It's time for a MedLasso recap of Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 6 , The show comes back strong and Joe Thomas is here to break it all down. Check out the archive of "MedLasso" here and get caught up! The Explore The Space Merchandise Store is open! Please check it out Please join in the MedLasso conversation on Twitter, and tag your tweets with #MedLasso Please subscribe to and rate Explore The Space on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download podcasts. Email feedback or ideas to mark@explorethespaceshow.com Check out the archive of Explore The Space Podcast as well as our Position Papers and much more! Follow on Twitter @ETSshow, Instagram @explorethespaceshow Plugs Check out CareAlign here Preorder Sayed's book "These Vital Signs" here Check out "Their Future, Our Vote" here Joe Thomas on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@docwithbowtie Joe's blog https://www.managinghealthexpectations.com/ Joe playing the drums at Buffalo Sabres game https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnsfDfrsqSS/ Sponsors This episode of MedLasso from Explore The Space Podcast is brought to you in part by the Women In Medicine Summit. Do not miss this extraordinary conference taking place in Chicago Sept 22-23. https://www.womeninmedicinesummit.org/

"Slavery is not abolished until the Black man has the ballot." Those were the words of Frederick Douglass in 1865. But now that we have the ballot, what do we do with it? Our Vote is Our Voice, so we must Start to Vote Smart. No Vote = No Voice. Frederick Douglass knew the power of the vote for ending slavery, and for not returning to it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brenda-simons/message

Groups will rally in Albany on Friday Jan. 6 at 5 PM to mark the two years since the attempted coup in Washington D.C. The focus of the national day of action is to protect “Our Freedoms, Our Vote.” Alycia Bacon of Mothers Out Front discusses the event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://mobilize.us/s/2WJ9q0

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. The city of Houston celebrates after the Houston Astros win against the Philadelphia Phillies at the World Series. To commemorate the baseball team's victory, a parade of champions commenced in downtown Houston on November 7, 2022. With us to discuss the fan's celebratory reactions and the impact that this World Series win means for the city of Houston and the Astros is Matt Harab, Houston Public Media's morning news anchor and former sports host. We then shift topics to discuss voting and the importance of making your voice heard. With us to answer questions about voting in this election we talked with the President of the League of Women Voters Houston and the Deputy Director of Communications for the Harris County Elections Administration. For the League of Women Voters Houston Voters Guide, click here. For more information about this election visit the Harris County Elections website here. Texas State Voter Hotline: 1.866.OUR VOTE (687.8683)   Guests: Matt Harab Houston Public Media Morning News Anchor Former Sports Talk Show Host Nadia Hakim Deputy Director of Communications, Harris County Elections Administration Dr. Annie Johnson Benifield President, League of Women Voters of Houston Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

When is the last time you saw a student with trisomy 21 on the field playing drums? When you grew up, were gender non-conforming, male presenting students allowed to be a part of color guard or dance team? Were Afrocentric hairstyles represented on the field—even gracing the heads of Eurocentric students? Were girls even drum majors? Bands of America Represent! This week, I got a needed rest from the toil of fighting to elevate the voices of all students. This week, I went to the Bands of America Super Regionals and unexpectedly got to bask in the progress that I often miss, while helping others to see what still needs to be fixed in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. For that, I am grateful. How can you be a part of this progress? How can you make room on your campuses for cultures and stories that have traditionally been missing in our country's classrooms? Here are three resources to help you increase representation in the performing arts. Add classical music by composers who are not White males to your repertoire. Study famous artists who are not White or European. Use this Quizlet as a jumping off place to research minoritized playwrights. Then, select one act plays by writers of non-European descent for UIL. And for all other contents, here is a collection of resources for all contents looking for ways to highlight traditionally non-centered narratives. As we celebrate another 'cultural month' with dedicated to Native American History, let's remember that representation matters all year. And btw, don't forget to vote. Here is my favorite resource, the Ballotpedia sample ballot tool. And if you have problems at the pools, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hedreich/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hedreich/support

Excellent resources:1-866-OUR-VOTE is the hotline to call if you have any questions about your voting experience. Vote411.org provides all the offices and issues on your ballot. You cannot have your phone out so you will need to do any research about candidates or ballot issues ahead of time and write your choices down if you need a reminder. We share our experiences with early voting and offer encouragement for everyone who's eligible to exercise this very powerful civic right! We both found the process to be so smooth, easy, and pleasant and hope everyone has a similar experience.

The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. Brad is first joined by Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Co-Director of the Lawyers' Committee's Voting Rights Project. They discuss the organization's important work, specifically what they're doing to help ensure that every American can exercise their right to vote, including in the Midterm elections. The website for the Lawyers' Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Marcia's handle is @mfjblanco. Additionally, the Lawyers' Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org. Brad is then joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration. Brad talks with Dr. Shapiro about his new blog, titled, "C'mon, Democrats, Tout Your Economic Record: It's a Very Good Story." (link here: https://www.sonecon.com/cmon-democrats-tout-your-economic-record-its-a-very-good-story/) His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro. Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His Twitter handle is @BradBannon. You can watch this episode in the following places: Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXxyvzVnryKM YouTube - https://youtu.be/ClWZOWX26GI Facebook - https://fb.watch/gx4i8ogMe5/

Today we bring you the remarkably inventive -- and remarkably prescient -- story from author George S. Corey. Waiting for Our Vote is presented as a play -- yes, an actual play -- in two acts. It is, of course, a satiric, and I think ultimately deeply moving, reflection on voting rights, set on Election Day, 2022, and features Presidents Lincoln and Biden, Vice President Harris, and a cameo by none other than Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, repping her amazing voting rights organization Fair Fight. But the showstopper -- literally, a showstopper -- is a new fictional character, Elsa Égale, a 1930s cabaret singer with a powerful musical message. We know you'll love it! Read the https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RNAJcamcFu7htbk5KGvCybWR4_z_Kmge/view?usp=sharing (transcript of this episode), featuring art by https://www.theartistcleo.com/ (CLEO) Follow @myTSCPodcast on https://twitter.com/myTSCpodcast (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/mytscpodcast (Facebook), and https://www.instagram.com/mytscpodcast/ (Instagram) Find https://georgescorey.com/book/ (Presidential Conversations) by George S. Corey—now available in paperback!

On this episode, we tackle election days advocacy. We intentionally say “days” since many states offer vote by mail or early in-person voting well before election day. This means that voting doesn't just happen on election day itself, even though the election is on November 8th this year. We talked about the role nonprofits can play leading up to this period a few weeks ago — on this episode we talk about their big role in helping people vote during this "election days" period. Attorneys for this Episode Leslie Barnes Tim Mooney Victor Rivera   Why should 501(c)(3)s do this work? 501(c)(3)s are trusted messengers.   Educate your community and constituents about their different voting options.    Rules for nonpartisan voter engagement No supporting/opposing candidates Other rules will vary by states and sometimes even counties   Types of nonpartisan voter engagement on "voting days" Voter education What to expect going to the polls Polling locations Proper document/ID required for voting Vote by mail education or absentee voting Setting expectations for results GOTV Facilitate voting by offering rides to polls (ex. Souls to the Polls) But check state laws. Absentee voting, line warming, what can be worn inside polling places providing childcare or identify childcare services Translation of voting materials for non-English readers.  Social media messaging Text banking, etc. etc. Election protection Provisional ballots Be a poll worker, poll monitor or staff voter protection hotlines in your community. 866-OUR-VOTE is probably the most well-known election hotline in the NP community. Educate on misinformation and voter intimidation. Litigation Example: Texas Civil Rights Project. Stopped voter “purges” that would have affected many naturalized citizens. https://www.bolderadvocacy.org/story/legal-advocacy-in-action-texas-civil-rights-project/ Mobilize public support for safe and fair election   Private Foundations Private Foundations can fund all nonpartisan efforts (except you cannot earmark funds for voter registration drives without complying with additional rules)  election protection litigation poll monitoring rides to the polls supporting poll workers for everything they need on election days. voter education messaging   Partisan work 501(c)(4)s-can do everything a c3 can do + they could do one of these activities in a partisan manner.    Resources Nonprofit Voter Assistance Guides – 19 states Appendix B of Rules of the Game:  Permissible Nonpartisan 501(c)(3) and Partisan Campaign Contact on Voter Engagement and Protection Efforts  Voter Protection by 501(c)(3)s Voter Registration Deadlines by State (Vote.org) State Compendium of Election Worker Laws and Statutes (U.S. Election Assistance Commission)  Do you want to be a poll worker? Learn more here: https://www.powerthepolls.org/ Election Protection https://866ourvote.org/

Host Donna Miller talks about absentee ballots (Michigan SOS Press Release) Election Protection, becoming a Poll Worker. Know what's on your ballot. Make a plan to vote. If you have an issue, question or a concern: Remember the Election Protection Hotline number is: 866-OUR-VOTE or send a tweet to @866OURVOTE visit www.VoteVoiced for a free vote plan check list. Share it with your friends and family. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vote-voiced/message

Episode 145 #VOTERSUPPRESSION . Tommy B, Tonya Bee, Vi and Special Guest Abdul Dosunmu, Founder & Chief Strategist of The Young Black Lawyers' Organizing Coalition discuss topics of the week ending September 11, 2022.  . ·        Abdul Dosunmu talks Voter Suppression. ·        For More Info – www.ybloc.org ; ·        9-11 Anniversary; The Death of Queen Elizabeth; CNN's Bernard Shaw dies; ·        “Sipping The Tea with Tonya Bee”: #NBAYoungBoy #EmmyAwards ·        Tommy's TV/Movie Update: Support “The Woman King” Movie September 16th . . Report Voting Issues – 866-OUR-VOTE @youngblklawyers . OUR MERCH STORE IS HERE!  https://www.bonfire.com/store/this-is-the-g-podcast-merch/   . Leave Your Comments On “People Poll”: https://www.speakpipe.com/ThePeoplePoll . ·        All Things Tonya B & “The Byrdwire” https://www.castropolis.net/byrdwire-media Friday & Saturday 8 PM & 10 PM ET Saturday Noon  . ALL THINGS “THIS IS THE G PODCAST” – www.castropolis.net/thisisthegpodcast . BIG Thanks To: Show Production/Show Theme Music: Millennial Nik Web & Graphics: Lady J News Headlines: “Syracuse” Mike Roberts Additional Beats By K-DUB . #votersuppression #blacktalk #blackradio #atlantaradio #youngblacklawyers #castropolispodcastnetwork #blackpodcast #podcast #atlantapodcast #newsandpolitics #entertainment #popculture #socialjusticeeducation #atlantafalcons #atlantaradio #nfl #dallascowboys #9112022 #VotingRightsActOf1065 #JohnLewisVotingRightsAct #emmys #michaeljackso #MeganTheeStallion #thewomankingmovie

The election protection hotline is available for you.  1(866) OUR-VOTE.  Get out and vote because YOUR vote MATTERS!!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, your host Ke and Tonie get real about how voter suppression impacts us all.  Your voice is your instrument so why are so many on mute? Let discuss how to use your mic and speak to the community, stop hostile conversations about politics on social media and the importance of putting a stop to the erasure of voting rights, trans rights, and abortion rights for millions of people across the country.    Resources: Cited Resources: https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/ https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights/#someone-is-interfering-with-my-right-to-vote Know Your Rights | Voting Rights Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.   Follow Hustle Vibe Flow Podcast IG:https://www.instagram.com/hustlevibeflowpodcast/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/hustlevibeflowpodcast  https://hustlevibeflow.com / https://lnk.bio/hustlevibeflowpodcast   

If you're listening to this episode on the day it's released, this is Election Day in the United States. So, if you haven't gone to vote yet, and you're not in a mail-in ballot state, go do that and come back and listen - or, if you're not sure if you're going to vote, you may want to listen right now and make time to get out and cast your ballot. Because this Election Day is really important, especially if you're in states like Virginia.   Why? Well, according to Heather Cox Richardson: “We are in an existential fight to defend our democracy from those who would destroy it. People seem to hark back to films from the 1930s and 1940s and think that so long as we don't have tanks in our streets, our government is secure. But in this era, democracies die more often through the ballot box than at gunpoint.” Have questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com What to listen for: Why voting at this particular juncture in history is actually part of an existential fight to preserve our democracy - and we're not exaggerating The real-life revelations about people who tried to overturn the election - and who barely failed; still, the 33 new election laws we've seen passed in 19 states will not fail. Resources you want to have, like the Hotline to the Election Protection network:  https://866ourvote.org/ or 866-OUR-VOTE, if you see something or have a question. Where to order your copy of Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism: https://thecollectivebook.studio/dear-white-women Like what you hear?  Don't miss another episode and subscribe! Catch up on more commentary between episodes by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and even more opinions and resources if you join our email list.  

"The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age." In this episode, student representatives from the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition, Campus Vote Project, the Student Voting Network, and the Andrew Goodman Foundation join together to share stories about the 26th Amendment and what it meant contemporaneously as well as concurrently. CVP's Jenna Greene takes you back in time to relive the thoughts and emotions of young people, writing letters to their representatives, seeking greater representation during the tumult of the late 1960's and early 1970's. SLSV & CVP's Kassie Phebillo shares how people can engage with SLSV and its social media events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 26th Amendment. CVP Intern Kyah Probst moderates a discussion between CVP Democracy Fellow Alex Flowers, CVP Student Advisory Board Member Kamryn Yanchick, and CVP Democracy Fellow / Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Ambassador Christina Williams. President of Carnegie Mellon University's Graduate Student Assembly Divyansh Kaushik shares Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf's proclamation making April 27th a recognized day in the pantheon of Pennsylvania's democracy toolbelt. Join SLSV on Thursday July 1st from 2-3PM EST for a live Twitter chat, and engage with the resources below! You matter. Your vote matters. Your voice matters. Make it heard. Recommended resources and webpages for further review: CIRCLE Youth Vote 2020 Data: https://circle.tufts.edu/2020-election-center SLSV 26th Amendment Homepage: https://slsvcoalition.org/26th-amendment/ SLSV 26th Amendment Communications Toolkit: https://slsvcoalition.typeform.com/to/vTsaktDc SLSV Twitter Chat, Live on July 1st from 2-3PM, which you can find by following @SLSVCoalition on Twitter or by using #26ForThe26th, #26thAmendment, or #StudentVote 866OURVOTE.org. ENGLISH 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683 SPANISH/ENGLISH 888-VE-Y-VOTA / 888-839-8682 ASIAN LANGUAGES/ENGLISH 888-API-VOTE / 888-274-8683 ARABIC/ENGLISH 844-YALLA-US / 844-925-5287 If you're a student and want to join the Student Voting Network, you can join us here: bit.ly/svnslack If you want to find more resources about student voting in your state, check out Campus Vote Project's nationwide database for voting information: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/ A very special thank you to: The University of Oklahoma's Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center for sharing constituent letters. SLSV Coalition, for tireless work in uplifting student voices. All episode participants. American Democracy, and the zealous defenders of it. Produced by Jenna Greene, Benjamin Nixon, and Kyah Probst. Music and editing by Benjamin Nixon.

For voters having a hard time casting a ballot in Tuesday's primary, help is just a phone call away. Michael Pope has details. If you're having problems at your polling place, dial 866-OUR VOTE for the Election Protection Hotline. Help is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and several other languages.

A Western New York roundtable called “Fighting for Our Vote 2.0” will take participants through how to vote, what happens to your ballot after you submit it, myths and truths about voting, and issues that impact access to voting.

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on: 1. AUDIO: 911 call played today at Derek Chauvin trial of witness who called 911 on the officers at the scene because he believed he "witnessed a murder"  2. AXIOS: "Report: 67% of students who planned school shootings had "potential access" to guns" 3. AXIOS: "Biden announces new actions to combat anti-Asian violence" 4. AXIOS: "Biden's spending plans could remake the economy, says Nobel Prize winner Stiglitz" 5. AXIOS: "Biden's big, global climate power play" 6. AXIOS: "Biden to nominate groundbreaking first slate of federal judges" Leslie is then joined by Damon Hewitt, Acting President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers' Committee), who leads one of the country's most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. They discuss a federal lawsuit filed by the Lawyers' Committee and other pro-democracy groups, which says that Georgia's new SB202 law is a culmination of concerted efforts to suppress the participation of black voters and other voters of color.  The groups allege that SB202 threatens the right to vote of all Georgians, but that its most negative impacts will be felt by communities that were specifically targeted by the Georgia State Legislature. The website for the Lawyers' Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm.  Damon's handle is @DamonTHewitt. Additionally,  the Lawyers' Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.

Leslie begins today's show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories that she gave her take on: 1. AUDIO: 911 call played today at Derek Chauvin trial of witness who called 911 on the officers at the scene because he believed he "witnessed a murder" 2. AXIOS: "Report: 67% of students who planned school shootings had "potential access" to guns" 3. AXIOS: "Biden announces new actions to combat anti-Asian violence" 4. AXIOS: "Biden's spending plans could remake the economy, says Nobel Prize winner Stiglitz" 5. AXIOS: "Biden's big, global climate power play" 6. AXIOS: "Biden to nominate groundbreaking first slate of federal judges" Leslie is then joined by Damon Hewitt, Acting President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), who leads one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. They discuss a federal lawsuit filed by the Lawyers' Committee and other pro-democracy groups, which says that Georgia’s new SB202 law is a culmination of concerted efforts to suppress the participation of black voters and other voters of color. The groups allege that SB202 threatens the right to vote of all Georgians, but that its most negative impacts will be felt by communities that were specifically targeted by the Georgia State Legislature. The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Damon's handle is @DamonTHewitt. Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues. Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.

Health leaders in the Magnolia State discuss vaccine expansion.Then, a new study analyzes the obstacles Mississippians with felony convictions face as they try to re-enter the community.Then, a Mississippi casino offers employees an incentive for getting vaccinated.Segment 1:After a steady declining slope in coronavirus cases, Mississippi is experiencing a slight leveling-off as residents resume activity without statewide mitigation strategies in place. State Heath Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers say even though vaccine eligibility is ever-expanding and restrictions are lifted, the virus still poses a threat. Vaccines are helping reduce the spread of the virus, but cases and deaths still mount one year after the pandemic began. As the state nears 7,000 COVIV-19 related deaths, Dr. Byers and Dr. Mark Horne of the State Medical Association say it's important to remember the death count is more than a number.Segment 2:Nearly 11% of Mississippi's population is ineligible to vote - a result of the state's disenfranchising statutes. The data, from 2018, is part of a report analyzing the barriers residents with felony convictions face as they attempt to re-enter the community. Organizers, like Nsombi Lambright hope to use the "Our Voices, Our Vote" report to bring change to the Mississippi criminal legal system and restore voting rights for all incarcerated citizens who have served their prison term. She shares more with our Becca Schimmel.Segment 3:A casino along Mississippi's Gulf Coast is offering employees a financial incentive for each COVID-19 vaccine shot they receive. Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D'Iberville says they will give associates $150 per shot in their effort to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. The casino has also partnered with a hospital to have vaccines administered at its clinic. LuAnn Pappas is CEO of the Scarlet Pearl. She says the campaign is aimed at mitigating the impact COVID-19 is having on the hospitality industry and the coast community. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

About this Episode Time Stamps Q&A About our Guests Resources One in five individuals has a learning difference or attention challenge. While these individuals are in many cases just as capable as their peers, they face obstacles, stigma and misconceptions that others do not. On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, podcast host Annette Stevenson is joined by Attorney Meghan Whittaker, the director of policy and advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. They discuss how virtual learning has impacted students with learning disabilities, signs that parents should look for to identify learning disabilities, how students of color are disproportionately impacted and NCLD’s Our Time, Our Vote campaign. Skip to: 00:49 Can you tell us more about the National Center for Learning Disabilities? “When we talk about learning and attention issues, we're talking about disabilities that affect areas like reading, writing, math, attention, processing and executive functioning in students.” “We accomplish our mission by empowering parents and young adults by transforming schools and advocating for equal rights.” Skip to: 02:06 How is COVID-19 and virtual learning impacting students with learning disabilities? “When school's closed abruptly in the spring and students were sent home, that was a major disruption in the routines that they were used to, it was a disruption in the relationships that they had developed with teachers and with other students.” “Students who didn't get those required services through their IEP are likely going to be struggling even more to keep up with their virtual instruction, they may not have the accommodations that they need.” Skip to: 05:04 With students learning from home in so many instances right now, what are some signs that parents can look for that their children might be struggling with a learning disability? “I definitely encourage parents to pay attention to signs of struggle, and those signs will differ based on the age of your child or the subject that you're talking about.” “The important thing here is partnership with schools. It's really important that parents now in this new role of not just caretaker, but kind of assistant teacher at home that they partner with teachers to really understand what's going on.” Skip to: 07:31 Can you tell us about the resources that you recently released to recognize some of these early signs in younger children that might not yet be identified? “I think that the importance of looking at these early signs can't be understated. The brain is malleable, so the earlier we can identify issues the better, because learning and attention issues are brain-based disorders.” Skip to: 09:49 Students of color are disproportionately impacted by identification for special education. Can you tell us more about this and how schools can prevent this from occurring? “So inappropriately placing children into special education can actually cause harm, particularly for students of color, students from low-income backgrounds.” Skip to: 13:25 In the 2016 election, only about half of eligible individuals with disabilities voted, we know that from the data from that election. Can you tell us about the, Our Time, Our Vote campaign that NCLD organized this year and what's that about? “So civic participation is at the heart of the disability rights movement, so NCLD has worked to ensure that people with learning disabilities are engaged, informed and prepared to participate in civic life and voting is one part of that equation.” Skip to: 15:30 How can school leaders and community members advocate for individuals with learning disabilities? Q: Let's start by understanding your organization a little bit and some of the objectives. Can you tell us a little bit more about NCLD? A: So, the National Center for Learning Disabilities is a nonprofit advocacy organization, and we work to improve the lives of the one in five who have lear...

With the defeat of Trump, we managed to forestall fascism for the moment, and the entire world is taking a collective sigh of relief. Over the course of Election Week, we flipped Arizona and Georgia blue, witnessed record turnout across the country, and propelled Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House. In this episode, we revel in the victory just a little longer before honing in on what’s next—winning two Senate runoff races in Georgia in January so Democrats can take control of the U.S. Senate. We also talk with our data expert, Dr. Julie Martinez Ortega, and Arizona strategist John Loredo, founder of Arizona Wins, about what the election results reveal about the American character and what we have to do to build lasting progressive power in the coming years. John also shares how Biden winning Arizona is the culmination of a sustained 10-year effort to turn the state blue, and he offers important lessons learned for the future of Democratic politics. REFERENCES: John Loredo - former member of the Arizona House of Representatives (1997-2005), Founder Arizona Wins! http://az-wins.org/ Donate to Raphael Warnock & Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate, and to Fair Fight https://secure.actblue.com/donate/warnock-ossoff?refcode=podcast Democratic Party of Georgia - Georgia Runoff Strike Team Sign Up https://mobilize.us/democracyincolor/event/362551/ America Votes Georgia Volunteer Sign Up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfKPID0RoAGR2KUsg1sWHioMFVKfk0lTSUzQ-xVWElv1pjOg/viewform Edison Research // New York Times - Election Exit Polls https://nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/exit-polls-president.html Roxane Gay // The New York Times - I Am Shattered but Ready to Fight https://nytimes.com/2020/11/05/opinion/trump-supporters-election-2020.html Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Election Results 2020 (23:22 - 23:55) https://youtube.com/watch?v=LyC855KdBKo 11Alive - Atlanta takes to the streets to celebrate the Biden and Harris win https://youtube.com/watch?v=C7p94KMgITk One Arizona https://onearizona.org/ Lucha https://luchaaz.org Our Voice, Our Vote https://ourvoiceourvote.us Mi Familia Vota https://mifamiliavota.org Chispa Arizona https://chispaaz.org Unite Here http://unitehere11.org Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy: CASE http://case-az.org/

On this edition of the Weekly Beef, we are joined again by special guest Ben Sheehan for election-themed trivia! IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY TROUBLE VOTING OR ARE EXPERIENCING INTIMIDATION AT THE POLLS, you can report it to the ACLU's Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Ben Sheehan is the author of OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say? A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work. He is also a former award-winning executive producer at Funny Or Die. He founded OMG WTF (Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida) to teach voters about state executive races during the 2018 midterms. The Hollywood Reporter listed him as one of entertainment’s 35 Rising Executives Under 35 and OMG WTF’s Gerrymander Jewelry was a finalist for Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2019. In 2016, he helped register 50,000 voters through digital videos as the executive director of Save the Day. The projects he’s been involved with have received over a billion views. If you'd like to learn more about Ben, you can follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Make sure to check out his other account @omgwtfvote and his website, OMGWTF.VOTE, too! BUY BEN'S BOOK and help raise money for local book stores at the same time!  You can also buy his stunning and hilarious gerrymander jewelry right here.  If you'd like to listen to our episode covering Ben's book, check out our OMG WTF book review here.  And check out last week's episode where he talks with us about his book, self-help, and what it was like becoming a first-time author during a pandemic.  You can also follow Lisa, Misty, and Go Help Yourself on Instagram. As always, please subscribe, rate, and review GHY!

Join Hayden and Dustin as they explore Mormon Chapters 7-9 through the Queer Perspective of UNITY! Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (November 2-November 8).Show Notes:SHOP OUR PRIDE PINS!Know Your Rights: Voting RightsIf you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline:English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287For Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, or Vietnamese: 1-888-274-8683Can You Be Religious And Queer?Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerTwitter: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Election Day!MS Elections Answerline: 1-800-829-6786MS Elections Fraud Hotline: 1-800-829-6786https://www.sos.ms.gov/Elections-Voting/Pages/Contact-Us.aspxTo see a sample ballot for your street address, go to yallvote.ms. This will take you to the MS Sec of State’s website. Scroll down to Poling place locator. Type in your address. Your address should pop up, along with your poling place, and your Circuit Clerk’s name and phone number. Below that is what is on YOUR ballot. Everyone will vote for President and Senator. Your ballot will be different from MY ballot in that You’ll have your US representative, election commissioner and your supreme court justice races listed. Medical marijuana http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-initiative-65-and-alternative-65aThe Flag ChangeChange to statewide election of officialsPrevious show with Hinds County Election Commissions Chair http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-elections-commissionerThe polls close at 7pm tonight. If you are in line, stay in line so you can vote. If you make a mistake on your ballot ask for a new one. If the machines are down at your polling pace, ask for a paper ballot. There’s an election protection hotline: 1-866-OUR VOTE if you have questions about your rights or trouble voting. Text polls 30330 to find out where to vote. No one may refuse a person the right to vote if that person is legally entitled to vote. _No voter shall be threatened, intimidated, or paid to vote by any person.Voters whose names do not appear on the poll book or who do not have an acceptable form of photo ID are entitled to vote by affidavit ballot. You will then have 5 business days after election day to present a photo id at the Circuit clerk’s office. Voters who require assistance in marking the ballot because of disability, blindness, or an inability to read or write are entitled to receive assistance from a person of the voter’s choice, excluding, a candidate whose name is on the ballot, or a poll watcher who is observing in the polling place on Election Day. Rules prevent people from wearing campaign-related clothes or caps into the polling place. And people campaigning for a person or issue on the ballot must remain 150 feet from the polling place. Sec of State Watson said this rule applies only to signage or clothing pertaining to “anything that’s on the ballot,” but would not prohibit other messaging not directly up for a vote. So any candidate-specific gear like MAGA or Biden hats are prohibited, but generic “Black Lives Matter” T-shirts are permitted. https://mississippitoday.org/2020/11/02/maga-hats-blm-shirts-what-mississippians-can-and-cant-wear-to-the-polls-and-other-helpful-voting-tips-for-election-day/?fbclid=IwAR1v-wAcghZj8T6eDZeR_Z-myd7-C83hCY7k7MB2kDYY-biu2RToGmQcXf8Calls:memory about protesting poll tax as a childForrest County election issuevoting story REAL ID http://inlegalterms.mpbonline.org/episodes/in-legal-terms-real-idselectoral collegequestionable experiencestory of mom votingstatewide initiativeOxford storyvoting issues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd is the Presidential Election Day and Tribe, we know there are so many emotions that many of us are experiencing. Shara and Shekina wanted to quickly hop on to encourage you to take good care of yourselves between today and tomorrow. If you have not voted yet, make your voices heard and vote! This is the most important election of our lives. If you are voting tomorrow, be safe, be prepared for long lines, keep your eyes open, and know what you need  to bring according to your state. Be sure to vote down ballot and do your research before you go the voting booth so that you can know how you want to vote.www.iwillvote.com is a great resources to see if you can register the same day in your state, and to find out what you need to bring. or any concerns that may come up with the integrity of the process while you are at the polls, you can call: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683. 

Katie and Jen sit down with award-winning journalist and author, Wesley Lowery. Wesley has reported for the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, CBS News and in 2016 won a Pulitzer Prize as a lead on the Washington Post’s “Fatal Force” Project. He is the author of They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Racial Justice Movement Wesley's latest project with Tiffany Cross - More than a Vote: Our Voices, Our Vote is available on Audible. More than a Vote is an organization of Black athletes and artists lead by LeBron James, working to combat systemic, racist voter suppression by educating, energizing, and protecting the Black community in 2020. Read their letter asking fans to join in the fight against Black voter suppression.Follow Wesley Lowery on Twitter: @WesleyLoweryDownload More than a Vote: Our Voices, Our Vote with Tiffany Cross: https://www.audible.com/pd/More-Than-a-Vote-Audiobook/B08LF4GYYV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

Matthew and Mikah talk about apps and services you can use to turn your smartphone into a webcam. The two discuss how they've shaped — and plan to shape — their spaces for comfort and productivity. Wyze Cam v3 | CNET: https://cnet.co/34OPVP2 Amazon adds device dashboard in bid to make Fire tablets a smart home control center | TechCrunch: https://tcrn.ch/3mNbxS5 Amazon's Echo Show and Fire TV devices hit all-time lows in Alexa birthday sale | Engadget: https://engt.co/2TOFqow Set EpocCam as the webcam on your computer | Elgato: https://bit.ly/3mKm14x How to use iOS Shortcuts to launch 'Camo Mode' | Reincubate: https://bit.ly/3mYBqP9 Eve's light strip is first to support HomeKit's color-changing adaptive lighting | The Verge: https://bit.ly/3mMBAZw Managing the Internet Access of HomeKit Devices with the Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi Router System | MacStories: https://bit.ly/3jNsbPL Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge: https://bit.ly/2I1U6xV iPhone 12 Pro lets people who are blind 'see' others around them | CNET: https://cnet.co/35ZQIvU Apple's Clips App Gains Brilliant Upgrade With 2 Crucial New Features | Forbes: https://bit.ly/3oYssmP Matthew's pick: Primer: https://bit.ly/3ekryMd Mikah's pick: 866-OUR-VOTE: 866ourvote.org Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Matthew Cassinelli Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/smart-tech-today/episodes/52 Sponsors: mintmobile.com/stt expressvpn.com/stt

The 2020 US general election is coming up, and it's time to get ready! Jaye discusses political polling - including why the 2016 presidential poll predictions were not as much of a failure as it has been reported in the press. Will 2020 be a repeat of 2016? Also, Jaye discusses the current landscape and provides guidance in case of a Donald Trump victory or should Joe Biden win the election. Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) Voter Protection Information: https://www.lawyerscommittee.org/project/election-protection/ https://www.vote.org/election-protection/ Election Night Livestream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QqpYfH_sh0E Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: http://PotstirrerPodcast.com Source Material: https://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/president/ https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/national/ https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/ https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/reliability-vs-validity/#:~:text=Reliability%20is%20about%20the%20consistency,results%2C%20especially%20in%20quantitative%20research. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/27/cnbc-all-america-economic-survey-biden-still-holds-a-big-lead-over-trump-but-race-could-tighten.html https://www.math.upenn.edu/~deturck/m170/wk4/lecture/case1.html https://www.jstor.org/stable/2749114 https://www.aapor.org/Education-Resources/Reports/An-Evaluation-of-2016-Election-Polls-in-the-U-S.aspx https://thehill.com/homenews/media/522016-trafalgar-chief-pollster-predicts-trump-victory-polls-predominantly-missing https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-invisible-undecided-voter/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/18/donald-trumps-toughest-hurdle-2020-election-win-few-undecideds/3654305001/ https://doi.org/10.1515/spp-2016-0005 https://www.pewresearch.org/methods/2017/03/31/are-telephone-polls-understating-support-for-trump/ https://www.wpr.org/polls-missed-mark-2016-experts-say-things-are-different-2020 Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ http://jonathanbiegen.com Aurora Currents by Asher Fulero Minor Blues for Booker by E's Jammy Jams Rescuer by Dan Mason https://danmason.bandcamp.com Sun Awakening by Futuremono Wakanda by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-wakanda Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pKIdZmeS_JY

Welcome to System Check. On this podcast, we’re going to break down the big, unwieldy, seemingly immovable systems that structure our politics and our lives. In the ten episodes in this season, we will delve into the history of these systems, and along with our guests, we will seek ways to move beyond or redesign these systems. In our first episode, your hosts Dorian Warren and Melissa Harris-Perry are focusing on the system at the top of everyone’s minds: Voting. More than 75 million Americans have already cast a ballot, (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/us/elections/75-million-americans-have-already-voted.html) but election watchers are warning that long lines, false information, and purposeful barriers may deter many Americans from exercising their right to vote. America’s convoluted voting system is deeply and purposely unfair to many Americans, especially African Americans, Spanish-speakers, caregivers, and those with the least education and the fewest financial resources. It’s time for a system check. Sherrilyn Ifill, (https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/staff/sherrilyn-ifill/) President and Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (https://www.naacpldf.org/) joins us to consider the long history of voter suppression in the United States and to outline how state laws, federal court decisions, and digital misinformation continue to depress voter turnout. After listening to this interview, we know you will want to learn more. Check out Sherrilyn Ifill, Civil Rights Superhero (https://www.glamour.com/story/sherrilyn-ifill-women-of-the-year-2020) by Melissa Harris-Perry (Glamour, October 13, 2020); Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t know his civil rights history (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/17/mark-zuckerberg-doesnt-know-his-civil-rights-history/) by Sherrilyn Ifill (Washington Post, October 17, 2019) and the testimony of Sherrilyn Ifill, before the United States House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on H.R. 1, the “For the People Act of 2019 (https://docs.house.gov/meetings/JU/JU00/20190129/108824/HHRG-116-JU00-Wstate-IfillS-20190129.pdf) (January 29, 2019). Also in this episode, co-host Melissa Harris-Perry delivers the weekly “System Analysis” with a surprising take on the rationality of voting. She concludes by drawing on the wisdom of Professor Lani Guinier. (https://www.fairvote.org/lani_guinier_champion_of_democracy) legal scholar and a champion of voting rights and racial justice. Twenty years ago, as the 2000 election between Vice President Al Gore and Governor George W. Bush descended into a chad-hanging fiasco, Lani Guinier wrote Making Every Vote Count (https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/making-every-vote-count/) for The Nation. Her analysis remains relevant today. In the second half of the episode, we talk to Alicia Garza (https://aliciagarza.com/) , co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter (https://blacklivesmatter.com/herstory/) , founder of the Black Futures Lab (https://blackfutureslab.org/) , co-founder of Super Majority (https://supermajority.com/) , host of her own podcast, Lady Don’t Take No (https://lady-dont-take-no.simplecast.com/) , and author of the new book, The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/565184/the-purpose-of-power-by-alicia-garza/) . Alicia Garza is insightful, impactful, and vulnerable in this interview you will not want to miss! Transforming analysis into action, we give listeners three action items this week: Read Alicia Garza’s The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/565184/the-purpose-of-power-by-alicia-garza/) . If you haven’t already voted—VOTE! Not sure if you’re registered? You can check here (https://www.vote.org/) .  If you or anyone you know encounters difficulties while trying to vote, call Election Protection: 1-866-OUR VOTE (https://866ourvote.org/) Be sure to keep listening until the end of the episode, because organizer Linda Sutton of Democracy North Carolina (https://democracync.org/) has an inspiring final word this week. System Check is a project of The Nation (https://www.thenation.com/) , hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren and produced by Sophia Steinert-Evoy. Our executive producer is Frank Reynolds. DD Guttenplan is Editor of The Nation, Erin O’Mara is President of The Nation. Our theme music is by Brooklyn-based artist and producer Jachary (https://jachary.bandcamp.com/) . Special thanks this week to our guests Sherrilyn Ifill and Alicia Garza. Support for System Check comes from Omidyar Network, a social change venture that is reimagining how capitalism should work. Learn more about their efforts to recenter our economy around individuals, community, and societal well-being at Omidyar.com (https://omidyar.com/) .

This week openly carrying guns near polling places. Contact (866-OUR-VOTE) 866ourvote.org 'In Memoriam' Brayan Zazala 13 year old from Georgia. Jay W. Walker's speech from Ruckus Vote 2020. Join your host Ti Cersley and guest Marti Cummings for this and more in this week's Radio GAG, the Gays Against Guns show.

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

Episode 12 - Is It Scary or Nah? Hey yall, it's User 2 coming live from the show notes. Happy Quarantine Halloween 2020. Today's episode explores Michael Jackson's catalogue of spooky songs, focusing on some of our favorites like Ghosts, Threatened and of course Thriller. The Black Jackson Estate is now available on all platforms. Please subscribe and leave a comment. If it's mean, we might kick your ass, so think twice. :) Find our daily commentary on twitter: https://twitter.com/blkjackestate Michael Jackson's estate pays us nothing but dust. Support us by dropping some cash on paypal: www.paypal.me/blackjackestate Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-black-jackson-estate/id1534505600 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/theblackjacksonestate Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HhJqtD0BdPEIVpuQyCN4j Visual Sources The Making of Michael Jackson's Thriller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI3hA6xgw2Q The Making of Michael Jackson's Ghosts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKeBDiE2-G4 United State Voting Resources Pro-Choice voter guide: https://www.voteprochoice.us/voter-guide How to vote in your state: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbrp7CilEOGq-IU-D9aq3ZcnqKF3WWZGa Voter Protection Hotline - Protect the Vote: 866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)

In honor of National Vote Early Day (October 24, 2020), Erin Conti joins us to talk about all the ways we can vote in Minnesota. Whether you plan to vote before or on Election Day, in-person or by mail, Erin has the info you need to safely vote this election season. We also geek out over some Minnesota Secretaries of State. Voting is our superpower. Make your plan and vote for our future. Secretary of State’s website: sos.state.mn.us Voter Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

MentionsALinkerCMT Awareness MonthWebsite/Blog, Twitter, & Instagram HandleFacebook, @gayleweenie on InstagramName *Lisa WeinerDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Charcot-Marie-Tooth diseaseHow To Vote By Mail In California: 2020 General Election: August 25, 2020 (full article detailed below).https://patch.com/california/across-ca/how-vote-mail-california-2020-general-election“Once your mailed-in ballot is completed, it can be inserted into the provided envelope and sent to your local county elections office.You can also return your ballot by:Bringing it in-person to any nearby polling place or elections office before 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.Dropping it into one of your county's ballot drop boxes before 8 p.m. on Election Day.Authorizing someone else to return the ballot on your behalf. (If you do this, you must fill out the authorization form on the back of the ballot envelope you receive.)If you are not yet registered to vote, you can register online here, up until October 19. California also offers same-day registration, which can be done on Election Day at your local polling place.If you need to change your address to vote by mail, you can:Write to your local county elections officialFill out this online application, print, sign, and date it, and then mail it to your county elections office. (Also available in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese)Or, fill out the application printed on the voter information guide, which is mailed to every voter by their county elections office before the electionVisit the California Secretary of State's website for more information about how to vote in this fall's General Election.”CA 2020 Election: Voting In Person; What To Know: September 30, 2020 (click link below for full article)https://patch.com/california/across-ca/ca-2020-election-voting-person-what-knowMain points:*Governor Gavin Newsom made an executive order to mail absentee ballots to every registered voter in California.Though everyone will get a ballot in the mail, some will inevitably need to visit a polling place for many reasons — for lost or damaged ballots or for language or disability assistance. Some will need to register last minute on Election Day, which state law allows at polling sites.In person voting: begins as early as October 31 and ends on election day, Tuesday, November 3, at 8 PM. There will be fewer polling places per county than usual, so as to limit spiraling lines/congestion and mitigate spread of COVID-19. Also, due to pandemic, many usual polling locations i.e., retirement homes, community centers and churches are closed.Find your polling place by using this form on the California Secretary of State's website. California Secretary of State, Elections Division, 1500 11th St., 5th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 657-2166, (800) 345-VOTE (8683), (800) 833-8683 (TTY/TDD) Website: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/Register to vote or check if your registration status is active here.If voting in person, you should bring your mailed ballot with you to your nearest polling place. Since all CA voters were mailed ballots this year, this is proof that you didn't already mail your ballot and vote twice.However, if you forget to bring your ballot to polling place, or it became lost in the mail, you may need to vote provisionally. This means that your vote may be subject to a screening. Officials may want to verify your registration status or confirm that it wasn't already mailed. With these extra steps, a vote may not be counted on Nov. 3, but it will eventually.Also, voters should arrive with the proper COVID-19 protective gear. Poll workers are instructed to keep their distance and wear masks. They will provide face coverings to voters who need them.Voting with a Disability: Federal law requires that people with disabilities have access to vote on Election Day.Federal law requires at least one accessible voting system in every in-person voting center. However, it's best to connect with your local election officials to confirm an accessible polling location in your area.If your assigned polling location is not accessible, you have the right to be reassigned to an accessible polling place or to be provided an alternative method of voting.If you encounter a barrier when you arrive, talk with a poll worker or election judge present to make accommodations.A person has the right to ask to vote curbside, in a car/vehicle if the polling place is not accessible.A person has the right to have a friend, family member, or polling staff help them to vote. The Voting Rights Act of 1964 states that any voter requiring assistance to vote because of a disability will have the ability to bring a person of their choice to assist them in casting their ballot. Though polling staff should be trained in accessible voting, that may not be reality at your polling location.A person also has the right to refuse help with voting if they don't need it.Other voting resources: For general and accurate voting information: https://vote.gov/ and https://www.healthyvoting.org/You can track your ballot on California's ballot tracker: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/American Association of People with Disabilities; https://www.aapd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/State-Voting-Guide-California.pdf (this is a thorough guide of voting resources including ones detailed below).To request remote accessible vote by mail, need to request by October 27. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/remote-accessible-vote-mailNational Association of the Deaf (NAD); American sign language (ASL) voting hotline: 301-818-VOTE or 301-818-8683; https://www.nad.org/asl-voter-hotline/National Federation of the Blind (NFB): they have voting information you can download in Word, braille, Word in Spanish, braille in Spanish, and a specific guide for young people, also in braille. They also have voter guide videos in English and Spanish. https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/national-center-nonvisual-election-3.Self advocates becoming empowered for voting and guardianship. Website includes informative videos on how to deal with potential voting problems at polling location. https://www.sabeusa.org/govoter/voting-info/voting-and-guardianship/.Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN): A Self-Advocate's Guide to Voting in the U.S. https://autisticadvocacy.org/policy/toolkits/voting/California easy voter guide; https://easyvoterguide.org/Voter's Edge California: https://votersedge.org/caDisability Vote California: https://disabilityvoteca.org/Disability Rights California: for voting publications https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/resources/voting. Disability Rights California: 1831 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95811; Phone: 916-504-5800, 800-719-5798 (TTY), 800-776-5746 (Toll Free); info@disabilityrightsca.org; www.disabilityrightsca.org/Election protection hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683); https://866ourvote.org/The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), recently sat down with Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey, about accessible voting and what he's doing in Congress to make voting more accessible for individuals living with disabilities. Click here to watch video: https://youtu.be/9e4w6bc5lkg . And, link for MDA‘s Advocacy Institute on accessible voting: https://strongly.mda.org/know-your-voting-rights-on-election-day-2020/.National conference on state legislators: voting info by state and how to restore voting right after a felony conviction. In 2016, California passed legislation allowing those in county jails to vote while incarcerated, but not those in state or federal prison. https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/felon-voting-rights.aspx.Attachments areaPreview YouTube video MDA Advocacy Institute Session 4: Accessible VotingMDA Advocacy Institute Session 4: Accessible VotingAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *29Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *I was a happy, healthy, young adult, recently moved in with my then-boyfriend, working full-time at a healthcare consulting company. Also, I had recently applied to masters public health program.(MPH) programs though was rejected from all 3 programs, where I applied. Though disappointed, I was still optimistic, and certain I'd find another way for career advancement or development.What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *Writing more, dancing, graduate school, traveling, volunteering in person, socializing a lot more with friends and family, having children (though can't anymore at age 49)... I did want to be a mother/have children.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *This is probably TMI, too much information but here's my answer:-): My daily life varies tremendously, depending on previous days activities, sleep, and the priorities to accomplish for the day. I frequently feel like a young person in an older person's body. Therefore, everyday tasks/activities often take longer for me, and utilize spoons, like taking a bath, getting dressed, putting shoes and braces on, etc. I often arrange MD or other health-related appointments, and sometimes transportation. I manage a multitude of healthcare paperwork, and receipts for medical deductions. Also, I usually stretch and do some movement each day. And like most people, I check and answer email, as well as read, research, shop and/or connect online. Though admittedly, I tend to find social media overwhelming and fatiguing, So, social media is usually my last priority. I'm definitely open to suggestions for mitigating social media fatigue. Typically, I prefer to text, email, call, FaceTime or zoom with close friends and family. Additionally, a couple of days a week I play mah-jongg with friends, and a couple of days a week I go to the local Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) for Pilates exercise or community events/activities, pre-COVID-19. I love to write, and free-write mostly for myself. I especially like writing personal essays and articles. I've written an article on caring for hands with CMT published on cmtausa.org, and CMTA's spring 2020 magazine. Despite hand challenges, I enjoy various arts and crafts. Before COVID-19, attended a few free adult arts and crafts classes/workshops. I've participated in a variety of volunteer projects over the years including, tutoring primary school-age kids, reading stories to preschoolers, participating in various consumer/market research studies and usability focus groups. I've organized and participated in many CMTA fundraising efforts, and in 2019, was a top individual fundraiser of all the annual CMTA walks across the country. Our annual SF/Bay Area September walk for CMT, usually located in Palo Alto, California, won't be taking place this year due to COVID-19. However, we will still fundraise online, and friends and family do their own walks. Last year, with the recommendation of San Mateo‘s Center For Independence and Disabled, Assistive Technology Coordinator, I worked with a local private high school for their Project Invent program. Along with other high schools across the country, each student group developed their technology device innovation for someone in the disabled community. Students interviewed and videotaped me for a couple of hours, as I told my story living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Then, I corresponded with their teacher via emails, as well as a couple Zoom calls with teacher and students. They developed a technology called Ruby, to automatically tie shoelaces through a click of the heel and/or handheld device/remote control. Because of COVID-19, students didn't have an opportunity to work with me after the prototype complete and test it. But, I saw a 3-D model they developed on the computer, during the virtual Project Invent Demo Day presentation. There were nine student teams. They had five judges from big tech companies around the country (i.e. Amazon) as well as the founder of Project Invent. Team Ruby were one of three runner up teams, winning a $500 prize to further test their product and try and bring to the marketplace. It was amazing seeing these brilliant and innovative kids! It was truly an honor to participate. Eventually, assuming we're able to be together in groups again, goal is to meet with high school student team, to test the prototype. The following link explains and shows a 3-D model of project: https://www.csus.org/news-detail?pk=1102892What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Packaging not so difficult to open on everyday items! I have heard you say on this podcast, that Uber and Lyft should offer reduced prices for disabled customers. I would broaden that to other company services, as well as movie theaters, live theater productions, and concerts, and sporting events. If had more energy, I'd like to aggressively advocate for increased opportunities for low-income housing, especially for young adults to middle-age, with physical disabilities, and include such offerings as rehabilitation pool, group activities, etc. One other thing is new innovations/technology for mobility...ways to be more mobile and active. Have you heard of the Alinker, https://www.thealinker.com/? It's not right for everyone, but a fabulous mobility aid developed by an engineer in the Netherlands.. It's somewhat pricey, and not covered by Medicare or most insurance plans. However, it's extremely well-made, and I'd love to have one

Air Date 10/21/2020 Today we take a look at some of the many zany foreign misadventures the United States has had over the past 100 years. And by "zany misadventures" I mean the naked pursuit of capitalism at any cost, the support of military coups and other undemocratic overthrows of foreign governments and wars for oil and resources in an unabashed attempt to keep America wealthy and the rest of the world less so - all while maintaining an anti-imperial, pro-democracy, pro-freedom, live-and-let-live poker face. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  Transcript BECOME A MEMBER! (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content) EPISODE SPONSORS: MACK WELDON  |  GROUND.NEWS/BEST IF YOU’RE GOING TO SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: The bipartisan empire machine that runs the United States - Intercepted with Jeremy Scahill - Air Date 9-26-18 Trump lies all the time but he's also continuing one of the great lies of America Ch. 2: Empire Unhinged with Aslı Bâli & Aziz Rana - The Dig - Air Date 6-11-20 Dan interviews returning guests Aslı Bâli and Aziz Rana on the long history behind the crisis of American imperial legitimation that has become so manifest amid the pandemic. Ch. 3: American Empire Part 1 - Scene on Radio - Air Date 4-29-20 “America” and “empire.” Do those words go together? If so, what kind of imperialism does the U.S. practice, and how has American empire changed over time? By host and producer John Biewen, with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Ch. 4: Ghosts of Mossadegh: The Iran Cables, U.S. Empire, and the Arc of History - Intercepted with Jeremy Scahill - Air Date 11-20-19 The Intercept’s investigative series The Iran Cables offers historical insight into Iran’s operations in neighboring Iraq, which are informed by the bloody history of the Iran-Iraq War, the U.S. invasion, and subsequent occupation of Iraq Ch. 5: 2020 Hindsight on Iraq - Open Source with Christopher Lydon - Air Date 1-9-20 America's "original sin" in the Middle East: the CIA's (and Britain's) coup d'etat in Iran in 1953. Ch. 6: American Empire Part 2 - Scene on Radio - Air Date 4-29-20 “America” and “empire.” Do those words go together? If so, what kind of imperialism does the U.S. practice, and how has American empire changed over time? By host and producer John Biewen, with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Ch. 7: Voting Is Not Enough - 2 WEEKS LEFT, GET OUT THE VOTE - Best of the Left Take action! Click the title and/or scroll down for quick links and resources from this segment. For more, visit Bestoftheleft.com/2020Action. Ch. 8: American Empire Part 3 - Scene on Radio - Air Date 4-29-20 “America” and “empire.” Do those words go together? If so, what kind of imperialism does the U.S. practice, and how has American empire changed over time? By host and producer John Biewen, with series collaborator Chenjerai Kumanyika. Ch. 9: The Always Stumbling US Empire - Citations Needed - Air Date 10-25-17 "Stumbling", "sliding", "drawn into" war––the media frequently assumes the US is bumbling its way around the world. The idea that the United States operates in “good faith” is taken for granted for most of the American press. Ch. 10: The Other 9/11: Part One - Making Contact - Air Date 9-3-13 Before 2001, there was another 9/11. In 1973, a military coup backed by the United States, overthrew the Chilean government and ushered in seventeen years of brutal dictatorship. In the first of a two part series; we hear stories of the Chilean 9/11. Ch. 11: Empire Unhinged with Aslı Bâli & Aziz Rana Part 2 - The Dig - Air Date 6-11-20 Dan interviews returning guests Aslı Bâli and Aziz Rana on the long history behind the crisis of American imperial legitimation that has become so manifest amid the pandemic. VOICEMAILS Ch. 12: Domestic focus is about setting a good example - Chris from San Diego Ch. 13: Thoughts on right-wing vs left-wing anarchism - Alex Ch. 14: Fighting for legitimacy - Dave from Olympia, WA FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 15: Final comments on the dangers and paranoia that come with illegitimate power TAKE ACTION! TheLastWeekends.org SwingLeft.org/funds FieldTeam6.org VoteSaveAmerica.com Voting problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE or 866OurVote.org EDUCATE YOURSELF & SHARE The Billion-Dollar Disinformation Campaign to Reelect the President (The Atlantic) Behind in the Polls, Republicans See a Silver Lining in Voter Registrations (The New York Times) Written by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Activism Music: This Fickle World by Theo Bard Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com SUPPORT THE SHOW Listen Anywhere! Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

ACLU-PA's election protection work has been at full speed for months. In this episode, Sara Mullen, advocacy and policy director; Vic Walczak, legal director; and Elizabeth Randol, legislative director, talk about what election protection means, what our team has been doing, and what it means for you as a voter. Trouble with voting? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. 866-687-8683. Visit our Know Your Rights page at aclupa.org/vote. Learn more about volunteer opportunities for election protection at aclupa.org/volunteer. And learn more about the cases we're involved in at aclupa.org/cases.

If we want sponsorship, we must remain non-partisan and can’t talk about political affiliation. We’re here to say that we aren’t seeking sponsorship on those terms, and we don’t believe talking about voting for Biden in 2020 means we are partisan – we believe we are voting FOR HUMANITY. This may be an explicit episode, so if you’ve got kids who can’t hear the f-bomb, maybe put your headphones on. Questions? Comments? Contact us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com RESOURCES YOU NEED TO HAVE: Hotline to the Election Protection network: https://866ourvote.org/ or call 866-OUR-VOTE if you see something or have a question. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR: Why we don’t think this is a partisan episode - we aren’t voting against someone, we are voting FOR humanity Our thoughts on key issues to remember while voting Technical tips relating to the act of voting Like what you hear? Support us through Patreon! Don’t miss another episode and subscribe to the podcast! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and don’t miss our new anti-racism action calendar by joining our email list.

There have been two recent court cases in Missouri about absentee and mail-in voting. What happened, and how does it affect you? We talk with Jennifer Lohman of the St. Louis Voter Protection Coalition gives us the answers and other tips on making sure your vote counts. Find voter information at https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections To volunteer to protect voting rights, go to https://protectthevote.net/ If you have questions about any aspect of voting or are having problems voting or at a polling place, go to https://866ourvote.org/, call or text866-OUR-VOTE, or reach out on Twitter at @866OURVOTE or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/866OurVote

This is a special bonus edition of Carry On Friends the Caribbean American Podcast. This episode is a recording of the Virtual Town Hall - Caribbean Americans Vote: The Power of Our Vote and Voices in 2020 which occurred on Saturday, October 17thPlease continue listening to this special bonus episode as the discussion helps Caribbean American votersunderstand the overall impact they can have on this critical 2020 electionunderstand all options for safe voting amid COVID-19 as well as their rights as a voterHave the resources on how to vote by November 3rd and where to find nonpartisan information on candidates/ballot questionshave information on how to join get out the vote and election protection efforts, even if they are not eligible to voteYou’ll hear from different speakers included Congresswoman, Rep. Yvette Clarke.Voting InformationBy making a plan to vote before the month is over, you’re exercising your power to effect change and make sure your voice is heard. We’re expecting a record breaking number of mail-in ballots this year, so it’s critical we help our election officials process our ballots quickly and efficiently by voting early - either by mail or at an in-person early voting location.To check your registration, visit vote.org/am-i-registered-to-voteIf you have a felony conviction, learn if you are eligible to voteFor state-specific info on voting by mail, visit vote.org/absentee-ballotTo track your ballot, click hereFor early voting locations in your state, visit vote.org/polling-place-locatorNational Vote Early Day is this Saturday! Learn moreFor nonpartisan information about the candidates and questions on your ballot, visit vote411.orgTo learn more about your options for casting your ballot safely in your state, visit Healthy Voting’s website.If you experience issues voting are see anything that might be intimidating to voters in your area, call the national, nonpartisan Election Protection program at 866-OUR-VOTETo help monitor polls and monitor disinformation on social media, visit protectthevote.netYou can also sign up to be an Election DefenderAnd don’t forget - we shouldn’t expect results on election night in states like FL, GA, PA and - that’s ok. We want election officials to count every vote.Connect with Caribbean Americans Vote - Twitter | FacebookConnect with @carryonfriends - Twitter | Instagram | FacebookEnjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. A Breadfruit Media Production:

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

Info on how to register to vote: https://www.usa.gov/voter-registration Follow Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD: http://stephaniesarkis.com/ https://twitter.com/stephaniesarkis https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSarkisPhD https://www.instagram.com/sarkisphd/ https://www.youtube.com/stephaniesarkis Tik Tok - @StephanieSarkisPhD Talking Brains on Apple Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-brains/id1436332574) Purchase Gaslighting - Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free (http://stephaniesarkis.com/gaslighting/) * Learn more about how to exercise your voting rights, resist voter intimidation efforts, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls. For help at the polls, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE. https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights/ *NYT Article referenced on this episode:  A Timeline of Trump’s Symptoms and Treatments (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/us/trump-covid-symptoms-timeline.html)

Professor Gilda Daniels is a nationally recognized voting rights and election law expert and a hero among attorneys, see her full bio here. We were lucky enough to speak to her 72 hours after she showcased some of those heroics. On October 13th, Virginia’s online voter registration system broke down.... just hours before the deadline to register. Three days later, on Oct 16th, Daniels, along with two organizations successfully petitioned the Virginia Federal Court to extend the voter registration deadline. This was real-time litigation that helped secure the right to vote. In this episode, she also talks about her new book, “Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America" and Shelby County V Holder, the future of the Voting Rights Act, and the Supreme Court. Daniels, as you might imagine, has some real solutions for helping to fight voter suppression and federal courts, and what you can do if you witness voter intimidation. Call: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

Voting is the bedrock of our democracy, but for many Americans, it's not a simple and easy obtained right. The B. Real Podcast Discuss the history of voter suppression and how it is an evil that people of color still encounter on their way to the ballot box. Register to vote at vote.org Facing voter intimidation call: Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA / 1-888-839-8682 Arabic: 1-844-YALLA-US / 1-844-925-5287 English: 1-866-OUR-VOTE / 1-866-687-8683. Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese): 1-888-API-VOTE / 1-888-274-8683 Check out https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/voting-rights/ for more support. Films, television, and books recommendation 13TH (Film) Black-ish Season 3 Episode 3 ”40 Acres and a Vote” (TV) Black-ish Season 7 Episode 1 “Election Special” The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by  Michelle Alexander One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brandon-mosely/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-mosely/support

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

In this episode, host Shelly Houser and Abilities in Motion's Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, share valuable voting information for voters ahead of the November general election. This interview includes valuable resources for reliable nonpartisan voting information, promoting voting rights, and ensuring voting accessibility. Shelly and Stephanie explain current challenges with voter suppression and answer all of your questions surrounding voting accessibility and voting rights for people with disabilities.  Check your voter registration status, apply for a mail-in ballot, and sign up for election reminders at: https://pa-votes.org/aim/ Other Resources American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU):  1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-866-687-8683 League of Women Voters (National): (202) 429-1965https://www.ncsl.org/https://www.usa.gov/ For more information about Abilities in Motion, visit our website at https://www.abilitiesinmotion.org/ or follow us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbilitiesinMotionPA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abilitiesinmotion/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSEXzEkE_CK5WYmOhMAN4Aw

#26: Today's episode is all about voting. With the 2020 election coming up fast, it's important to ensure you're registered to vote, as well as have a voting plan worked out given that this year's election will be quite different due to COVID. The ladies of Show Up, Vote Up joined me on today's episode to talk about the basics of voting, deadlines to look out for, and the importance of participating in this year's election. Follow Show Up, Vote Up on Instagram: @ShowUpVoteUp Show Up, Vote Up's website: https://sites.google.com/view/showup-voteup/do-something?authuser=0 Volunteer with Show Up, Vote Up: https://sites.google.com/view/showup-voteup/do-something/join-our-effort?authuser=0 State Timelines to Vote by Mail: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/08/31/us/politics/vote-by-mail-deadlines.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-elections-2020-voting®ion=MAIN_CONTENT_2&context=storylines_godeep For general voting info, visit: https://iwillvote.com Fully staffed phone hotline that can answer all your voting Q's: 866-OUR-VOTE

Marian Schneider served as deputy secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of State under Governor Wolf and has worked as a voting rights attorney for 15 years. In this episode, Marian answers some of the most common questions we hear about voting. Know your rights when voting by visiting our website, aclupa.org/vote. And if you have trouble voting, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE. 866-687-8683

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

We got the party started in our very first episode where we were joined by CEO and Founder of KnowYourVote, Selena Strandberg. In the episode, we got the scoop on the new KnowYourVote platform, which aims to equip voters with nonpartisan information on candidates across the ballot. We hit on all the hot topics, from candidate deets, to what is on your ballot, to news literacy, to mail-in voting, and even to what snacks to bring in line with you when you vote. Check out KnowYourVote at https://www.knowyourvote.io/ and sign up today to know who you’re voting for and where they stand when you hit the polls. For the voter protection hotline check out https://866ourvote.org/ or save 866-OUR-VOTE in your phone to protect yourself and anyone else from voter suppression if/when you go vote in person. For early voting information, you can visit https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/.

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

With Election Day rapidly approaching, there are many issues of concern to each voter before they cast their ballot. But the Jewish voter is not monolithic. In each episode of “Behind the Ballot Box: Jewish Values and Our Vote,” Rabbi Jesse Olitzky speaks to rabbis and Jewish communal professionals about a specific issue at stake […]

Leslie begins the show by giving her take on the latest news in 'Ripped from the Headlines.' Here are the stories that she commented on: 1. AUDIO: Attorney General Bill Barr tells House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler that he's discussed President Trump's re-election effort with him, but declines to elaborate when questioned about it 2. AUDIO: Rep. Cedric Richmond tells Barr that when he took over DOJ, he put no Black people into top staff roles, which speaks volumes 3. AUDIO: Rep. Steve Cohen calls out Bill Barr for his unconstitutional secret police and Epstein’s suicide of convenience 4. AUDIO: Barr is asked by Rep. Eric Swalwell whether he is investigating Trump for intervening in Roger Stone's sentencing 5. AXIOS: Press freedom incidents have surged during police protests 6. AXIOS: Biden to unveil plan to address racial inequality 7. Richmond Police: Richmond riots instigated by white supremacists disguised as Black Lives Matter 8. The Daily Beast: "Trump’s New Favorite COVID Doctor Believes in Alien DNA, Demon Sperm, and Hydroxychloroquine" Then, Leslie is joined by Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. Leslie and Kristen talk about the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis, and how he championed civil rights for over 60 years, including being one of the original 13 'Freedom Riders' in 1961. They also discuss how the Lawyers’ Committee is leading a coalition of civil rights groups that is demanding that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hold hearings and vote to restore the Voting Rights Act (something that Rep. Lewis tirelessly fought for right up until the end of his life). The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Kristen's handle is @KristenClarkeJD. Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues! (Remember this number between now and Election day!) Their website is 866OURVOTE.org.

Leslie begins the show with her 'Ripped from the Headlines' news segment. Here are the stories she covers during the segment: 1. NBC NEWS: "Fact check: Coronavirus vaccine could come this year, Trump says. Experts say he needs a 'miracle' to be right." 2. NBC NEWS: "House to vote on Democrats' $3T coronavirus 'HEROES' aid: Stimulus checks, money for states, rent assistance" 3. AXIOS: "Ousted vaccine chief: I was told my pandemic warnings were "causing a commotion"" 4. AXIOS: "UN issues dire economic report as WHO warns coronavirus "may never go away"" 5. AXIOS: "Another 3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week" During the second half of the show, Leslie is joined by Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), which is one of the country’s most important and long-tenured national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. The Lawyers’ Committee seeks to promote fair housing and community development, economic justice, voting rights, equal educational opportunity, criminal justice, judicial diversity and more. The two discuss protecting the U.S. Postal Service, and expanding vote-by-mail for Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clarke released the following statement about the recent murky departure of Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman: “We are sounding an alarm regarding the departure of Ronald Stroman from the Postal Service. The Postal Service lies at the heart of our democracy and is critical to the success of an unprecedented vote-by-mail system that is needed for a fair and effective 2020 election season. The Postal Service is also a lifeline for vulnerable people who are counting on mail delivery for medication, stimulus payments, and more. Stroman’s untimely departure signals deepening chaos and disruption inside the Postal Service at a critical moment during the 2020 election season. “We call on Congress to convene oversight hearings to determine whether the recent wave of leadership shifts at the Postal Service stands to harm the public by jeopardizing implementation of the Census and vote-by-mail amid the pandemic.” The website for the Lawyers’ Committee is lawyerscommittee.org and their Twitter handle is @LawyersComm. Kristen's handle is @KristenClarkeJD. Additionally, the Lawyers’ Committee powers '866-OUR-VOTE,' which is working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote. You can call 866-OUR-VOTE with your voting questions and issues! (Remember this number between now and Election day!) Their website is 866OURVOTE.org. You can watch this episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mrGmQakykkGy

The schizophrenia and insanity of 42 states in the US reopening during the coronavirus pandemic when none of these states have even met basic CDC guidelines and rates of infection grow. What a country. Omar Moore also looks at the dangers of Trump and Fox News and what the solutions are in response to a toxic and vulnerable USA. May 5, 2020. REMINDER: Register to vote and pass around these numbers and websites to mobilize for November 3: 866-OUR-VOTE, 202-225-3121, https://whenweallvote.org https://rockthevote.org The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

Civil wars, social media wars, culture wars, and all the while Donald Trump, Republicans and Nazis protesting against governors are polluting and traumatizing amidst the coronavirus pandemic and a second Republican Great Depression in the US. Omar Moore says the time is now to register to vote and pass around these numbers and websites to mobilize for November 3: 866-OUR-VOTE, 202-225-3121, https://whenweallvote.org https://rockthevote.org May 4, 2020. The Politicrat YouTube page: https://bit.ly/3bfWk6V The Politicrat Facebook page: http://bit.ly/3bU1O7c The Politicrat blog: http://politicrat.politics.blog Tweet to Omar: http://twitter.com/thepopcornreel

Protecting our Elections Most Americans take for granted that our elections will be free and fair. However, this would not be the case without the rigorous efforts of dedicated non-profits, citizens, and volunteers. Organizations like the Lawyers’ Committee work year-round to protect our elections from internal interference using a variety of tools such as a voter hotline (866-OUR-VOTE), digital outreach, physical field programs, and litigation when states enact unfair or discriminatory voting practices. Legitimate elections are the result of passionate citizens and organized civic engagement. Attacks on Democratic Infrastructure The Lawyers’ Committee started its Election Protection program in 2002 in order to combat increasing attacks on election infrastructure at national and state levels. The most notable of these attacks was the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court Case, which struck down a key portion of the Voting Rights Act that had required districts with a history of voter discrimination to seek federal authorization for any changes in voting laws or procedures. Since then, 14 states have instituted new voting restrictions, and more than 1,000 polling locations have closed around the country. Restrictions like this make it harder for many to vote, alienating them and corroding the foundation of our democracy. Restrictions and Interpretations New laws—like Texas’s former voter ID law that banned student IDs, but allowed concealed carry permits—are not the only way states can suppress voting. Some states simply interpret existing laws in a new way. The National Voter Registration Act contains a list maintenance provision on how to remove voters who have moved or died, which some states have interpreted as a way to aggressively purge voters who still live in the jurisdiction. In Husted v. Philip Randolph Institute, the Supreme Court ruled that Ohio is allowed to purge voters who have not voted in two years and have not responded to a change of residence notice. Election protection challenges voter suppression in new laws as well as unfair interpretations of existing ones.  Find out more: Marcia Johnson-Blanco is the co-Director of the Lawyers’ Committee’s Voting Rights Project. She manages the Project’s programmatic and advocacy portfolios, and also leads the Election Protection Program. The program was started in 2002 to combat voter suppression and disenfranchisement, which includes tools such as the voter hotline (866-OUR-VOTE), on-site election protection services, and litigation against discriminatory laws and tactics. Johnson-Blanco is a widely-recognized voting rights leader, and served as the deputy director of the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act in 2005. She holds degrees from Georgetown and Villanova, and serves as a taskforce co-chair at the US Human Rights Network. You can follow her on Twitter @mfjblanco, and the Election Protection program @866OURVOTE.

It's election day in Chicago, and today the city residents will be able to cast their votes for Mayor, City Clerk and Treasurer and Alderman. The Voting Rights Project is an initiative of Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights. Their Election Protection Hotline (866-OUR-VOTE) is available to help citizens report voting access issues and problems at their polling places, and they have some useful tips for voters on this election day. Jenny Terrell is an Attorney with CLCCR who's coordinating the Election Protection volunteers on election day and will be stationed at the call center throughout the day. Jill Hopkins spoke with Jenny about some of the issues that voters have been dealing with at polling places and how their trained VRP volunteers can help resolved them. Voting is open until 7 PM today.

Today we have a special guests, Kamala (@KamTheLeo) and her wife Karla. They’re here to discuss their journey marrying later in life. If you’re in the LGBTQ community and looking for a great church home that will love, praise, and pray for all that you are and what you want to be, Kamala and Karla and their family belong to Oakland Presbyterian Church in Laurel, MD. Link is below: oaklandspres.org/#all-are-welcome Karla works with Pathways to Housing in Washington, DC, an organization committed to helping combat homelessness NOW. The link is posted below if you want to donate, or know of someone in need of housing. www.pathwaystohousingdc.org/ Kamala is an avid voice of protecting the voting rights of marginalized groups, as well as an active member of the National Lawyers Guild. Please check out 866 Our Vote and the NLG at the links below where you can donate and volunteer your time and resources: 866ourvote.org/ www.nlg.org Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/notsonewlywed/support

In this very special episode, I'm joined by my fellow get out the vote volunteers Matthew Flaschen, Crystal Cheepedum, Jack Meyer, and Greg Lyles. We have a roundtable discussion about getting out the vote, election day on Tuesday, and so much more! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6! In Pennsylvania, the polls are open from 7 am until 8 pm. As long as you are in line by 8 pm, you are allowed to vote! Give or get rides to the polls: http://www.carpoolvote.com/ or 804-424-5335 Voter Information or Trouble Voting? Call 717-596-0800 in PA or 1-866-OUR-VOTE nationwide. --- Links --- Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/  Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL  Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL  Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/

The Privilege and Power of Our Vote! Discovering the Beauty and Blessing of Caring for Aging Parents Ending Slavery in Our Lifetime: Interview with Jocelyn White, International Justice Mission Halloween Costumes that Shine the Light! Support the show.

Ify and Turquoise dive deeper into what Trump's embrace of "nationalist" means, Transgender Capitol Hill staffer shares why media is responsible for humanizing LGBTQ persons properly in Trump era, Brian Kemp recording reveals him raising concerns about numbers of mainly Black voters Abrams will turn out, another racist robocall is sent out attacking Gillum in Florida governor race, call 866-OUR-VOTE if you encounter issues voting, and more.

This week we are joined by Kennita Hickman, creator of "Our City, Our Vote" and Lexi from CopyWrite Magazine. We talk to Kennita about what made her create the initiative, why local elections matter, why target the hip hop community, her thoughts on black people running for office, and what she plans to do with Our City, Our Vote. We close the show with a great discussion about a blogger calling MPS students "little convicts." Find more information at ybopodcastmke.com

Maryland’s primary election is two weeks from today. Early voting begins on Thursday. And so, today, we’re talking about voting.Americans vote at much lower rates than citizens of other advanced democracies. And while voting is the central tenet in a strong democracy, many states have enacted laws and voter requirements in recent years that actually make it harder to vote. What can be done to encourage and enable voting? Is there the political will to get it done?Tom’s first guest is Marcia Johnson-Blanco. She is the co-director of the Voting Rights Project at the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington D.C.Then, Tom is joined by Max Feldman. Feldman serves as counsel in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law in New York. He’s a co-author of a fascinating new report outlining the increased difficulties that voters in nearly half of states throughout the country will face when they vote this year compared with prior years. Feldman joins us from NPR’s New York studios.John Willis joins Tom in Studio A. He was Maryland’s Secretary of State from 1995 to 2003, and part of his portfolio was overseeing elections here in MD. He chaired Maryland's Special Committee on Voting Systems and Election Procedures, which led to landmark legislation and implementation of election reform measures in 2001. And he served on the Commission to Revise the Election Code, which modernized and re-codified Maryland's election laws. He is now executive in residence at the University of Baltimore’s School of Public and International Affairs.Finally, Tom is joined by Nykidra Robinson, the founder of the Baltimore-based group Black Girls Vote, a group that is all about engaging, educating and empowering women of color to vote – and maybe even run for office.If you have questions about where and how to vote in Maryland, click here. If you face voting hurdles or suspect irregularities while trying to vote, call the nonpartisan 866-OUR-VOTE.

Tonight, we think about the things we are thankful for. Aileen Suzara preparing taro leaves We talk with writer, chef, and environmental activist, Aileen Suzara. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas I. Yamashita Prize, which goes to a social change activist/scholar whose work serves as a bridge between the academy and the community.  Collaborating with Filipino Advocates for Justice, Aileen supported the launch of Bahay Kubo. Bahay Kubo is a garden in Union City where youth have hands-on experiences in growing and sharing healthy Filipino food. She is an advisory member to FACES, the Filipino American Coalition for Environmental Solidarity, and an eco-culinary educator with Sama Sama Cooperative, which works to “reclaim language, culture, and land-based traditions.” She is hard at work on Sariwa, a sustainable Filipino foods business that connects traditionally-inspired diets and entrepreneurship as a tool for change. We also give thanks to the cultural workers out there and feature music from our community. We'll play tracks from the 18 Million Rising Voices of Our Vote compilation. It features 32 politically empowering tracks by an eclectic mix of Asian American musicians. We also play songs off of Anakbayan Long Beach's May Day Mixtape fueled by hip-hop. The post Food, Farming, and Community with Aileen Suzara appeared first on KPFA.

Our show will be Thursday not Wednesday, but we've got the amazing Roxane Gay!You read that right, one of our all time favorite writers Roxane Gay will be joining us on this post-election recap/cool-down/anxiety fest. Check out her most recent piece in the New York Times "Voting with My Head and Heart." http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/06/opinion/sunday/voting-with-my-head-and-heart.htmlHope your voting day goes well, remember to call 866-OUR-VOTE if you have any issues! 

Just days before the election, Juanita and Grecia take a moment to reflect on what has been a crazy, anxiety-inducing, sometime heart-wrenching, sometimes wonderful, and always surprising year. They talk with canvassers and first-time voters about what Election Day will mean to them, and JAM and G bust a few common myths about things that will and will not happen at the polls. If you encounter harassment or intimidation at your polling place, call 1-866-OUR-VOTE to receive assistance in English, 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA to receive assistance in bilingual English and Spanish, or 1-888-API-VOTE to receive assistance in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi and Tagalog. To find the location of your polling place, text "wevote" to 69866 for assistance in English, or "votamos" to 69866 for assistance in Spanish.

Agenda Introductions Voter Suppression, Harassment, Intimidation - What Can I DO? Volunteer to be an Election Protection Poll Monitor! Election Protection 2013 led by the Lawyers2019 Committee for Civil Rights Under Law 2013 is the nation2019s largest non-partisan voter protection coalition. Through the 1-866-OUR-VOTE hotline and a comprehensive legal field deployment, Election Protection helps ensure eligible voters are able to participate in our democracy while collecting data for meaningful reform so that our elections are free, fair, and accessible. Find out what you can do in your state and county. Other Topics as Time Allows