Podcasts about our vote

11.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Our Voices, Our Vote Town Hall, Obama Rallies Virginia Voters, Shutdown Day 34, Partial SNAP Relief We are LIVE from New Light Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered titled "Our Voices, Our Vote," presented by the Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. Tomorrow is Election Day, and we will be speaking with Democratic candidates who are contesting and defending their seats in the upcoming November elections. Former President Barack Obama made a notable appearance at Saturday's rally to rally voter support for Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Abigail Spanberger. It's the 34th day of the government shutdown, and the Senate reconvened earlier today; however, a vote to reopen the government is not expected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will use a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP Benefits for November. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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

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)

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

#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

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.

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.

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.