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In this eye-opening episode of The Courtenay Turner Podcast, Courtenay Turner is joined by Greg Boulden—an investigative journalist, philosopher, educator, artist, and polymath who serves as the host and managing editor of America Emboldened. Together, they unpack Greg's explosive investigation into a conservative Political Action Committee (PAC) that has been covertly funding social media influencers to shape public opinion and sway political discourse. The conversation takes listeners deep into the mechanics of influence operations, exposing the hidden financial trails behind these campaigns and the incentives driving influencers to promote partisan agendas. Greg sheds light on how these secret payouts bypass traditional advertising regulations and exploit social media platforms to manipulate audiences without transparency. Beyond the surface-level political implications, Courtenay and Greg explore the broader geopolitical consequences of these operations, including their impact on democratic accountability and the erosion of public trust. They discuss how dark money networks operate behind the scenes to fund ideological movements and influence elections, often blurring the lines between corporate interests, religious ideology, and political strategy. The discussion also ventures into philosophical and spiritual territory, examining the ethical dilemmas posed by these covert operations. Greg reflects on the ontological questions surrounding truth, manipulation, and free will in an age dominated by disinformation campaigns and psychological tactics. The pair also consider the role of artificial intelligence in amplifying these efforts, warning of its potential to centralize control over public narratives and further distort reality. ▶Read Greg Boulden's thread: "Secret Payouts: Conservative PAC Bypasses Transparency on X" (Part 1) (Part 2) ▶Follow & Connect with Greg Boulden: ✩ Website:  https://americaemboldened.com ✩ Twitter  ✩ Substack:  America Emboldened's Newsletter The stories in America without the filter of politics. By Greg Boulden ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ▶ GET On-Demand Access for Courtenay's Cognitive Liberty Conference https://cognitivelibertyconference.com ----------------------------------------- ▶ Follow & Connect with Courtenay: https://www.courtenayturner.com ✩ Linktree ▶ Support my work & Affiliate links: ✩Buy Me A Coffee! ✩GiveSendGo ✩Venmo ✩Cash App ✩ Richardson Nutritional Center: (B-17!) ✩ Relax Far Infrared Saunas: (Warm Up!) Discount Code: COURTZ ✩ LifeWave Stem Cell Activation Patches​: (Activate your master cells!) ✩ Gold Gate Capital (Secure Your Wealth!) ✩ SatPhone123 (Claim Your Free Satellite Phone!) Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Discover The Magic of MagicDichol: ✩Defy The Grid With Real Currency.....Goldbacks!: Promo Code: COURTZ ✩Honey Colony "Where The Hive Decides What's Healthy": Promo Code: COURTZ ▶ Follow Courtenay on Social Media: ✩Twitter ✩TruthSocial ✩Instagram ✩Telegram ————————————————— ▶ Disclaimer: this is intended to be inspiration & entertainment. We aim to inform, inspire & empower. Guest opinions/ statements are not a reflection of the host or podcast. Please note these are conversational dialogues. All statements and opinions are not necessarily meant to be taken as fact. Please do your own research. Thanks for watching! ————————————————— ©2025 All Rights Reserved Courtenay's Substack Bringing breadth and depth of context to inform, inspire and empower cognitive liberty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a thrilling move, former President Donald Trump has managed to expand his offbeat coalition by embracing controversial figure Robert F. Kennedy Jr, as reported by MSNBC News. This unconventional unification has undoubtedly triggered eye-popping reactions among political observers and the public alike. Known for his idiosyncratic approach to politics, Trump continues to shock America with his unanticipated alliances.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a fervent anti-vaccine activist has continually stoked debates regarding vaccination, certainly showcasing a similarity to Trump's persona that thrives on controversy and dissent. This newfound embrace is undoubtedly shaping a new chapter in Trump's unconventional tenure as a prominent political figure.Simultaneously, Democrats seem to perceive the peril of Trump's political strategies and have launched a Political Action Committee (PAC) to counter Trump's alleged election manipulation tactics. The formation of the PAC, pioneered by Democrats, seemed to echo a unifying message - 'Enough is enough'. The launch comes in the wake of the "Trump campaign fraying". This endeavor further intensifies an evident power struggle within the American political landscape.Meanwhile, a figure somewhat lost in this turbulent political storm is the industrious Jack Smith. Smith, while not directly involved with these political maneuvers, continues to observe and analyse them keenly. As an independent analyst, Smith expresses deep curiosity regarding the evolving American political scenario. Smith, seemingly fascinated by Trump's continual political inflections, particularly his fraternization with RFK Jr., addresses the potential implications of these unconventional alliances within the political framework. He's well aware that these connections could have far-reaching consequences, reshaping political dynamics in unforeseen ways. Additionally, Smith pays careful attention to the Democrats' proactive move to establish the PAC, demonstrating their resolve to counteract Trump's potential manipulations closely. According to Smith, the formation of the PAC is a powerful political manoeuvre revealing an ongoing battle for democracy. From his observational standpoint, Smith offers a unique perspective on the events unfolding in American politics. It is apparent that, with the continuous and unpredictable shifts in the landscape, direct involvement isn't the only way to influence political discourse; keen observation and analysis, akin to Smith's, can play an equally significant role.In conclusion, the continually changing political tides in America, including Donald Trump's unexpected embrace of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the subsequent counter-reactions amongst Democrats, are steering the nation towards uncharted waters. As the drama unfolds, all eyes will be on how these tactical maneuvers will alter future stakes in American politics, with keen observers such as Jack Smith guiding us through these complex and compelling changes.

In this episode, we delve into various subjects surrounding the 2024 election season alongside the efforts of our teams and projects. The introduction of Ground Fusion is a key topic, a data collection and analysis instrument refined over time. Its functionalities and application in voter micro-targeting and communication are explored in detail. Furthermore, we announce the inception of a new Political Action Committee (PAC) and elaborate on the growth of the Patriot Games broadcast. The episode also unveils OpenInc, a pioneering platform for enhanced search and specialized collections, and discusses the creation of Red Wave as an alternative to Stripe. Conclusively, the significance of privacy is underscored with the introduction of Klok, a privacy hub designed to shield against tracking.Support the show

Special Counsel Jack Smith's team, in a low-profile move, pulled back a second subpoena issued in relation to ex-President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, as reported last week. The New York Times offered insight that the original subpoena was a component of an ongoing investigation into potential unlawful activities associated with Mr. Trump's political and monetary agenda, put in place to help ensure his continued tenure post-election. These allegations come from individuals who are privy to the situation. This decision to retract the subpoena closely follows the team's prior announcement of withdrawing a similar demand made on 'Save America', the Political Action Committee (PAC) established by Trump's advisors post his 2020 election defeat. Opinions from various information outlets suggest that the act of withdrawing two subpoenas, targeting documents from Donald J. Trump for President Inc. and the Save America PAC, could hint that Smith may be decelerating his examination into whether Trump's political machinery violated laws by alleging widespread 2020 election fraud. Alternatively, they suggest the possibility of part of the protracted inquiry being shut down by Smith and his team. The first media notification of retracting the subpoena for 'Save America' documents was courtesy of The Washington Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we say Wade Kawasaki never lifts, we mean that figuratively and literally. From humble beginnings working at a service station as a kid, to racing, and coming up all the way up in the automotive industry to Executive Chairman at The Wheel Group, Wade has truly done it all. Wade and his wife Rose continue to play a pivotal role in keeping the automotive industry going and ensuring that it continues to grow. In his "free" time Wade also acts as Executive Director, Political Action Committee (PAC), for SEMA, making sure we can continue to do all those modifications we love to do that make our cars our own.  

S4E35: "Join Us – Your Voice Is Valued!" | Anja Raudabaugh The Skim: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Anja Raudabaugh, the CEO of Western United Dairies. Here's a summary of the key points discussed about becoming a Western United Dairies Board Member: WUD Board of Directors: Western United Dairies has undergone consolidation in the California dairy industry, resulting in a reformulation of its board structure. There are now 11 board members representing various geographic regions. Five board positions will be up for election in the upcoming winter, with terms starting in January 2024. The regions seeking new board members include: North Valley - San Joaquin, Sacramento, Glen, and Colusa counties North Coast - Del Norte, Humboldt, Sonoma, and Marin counties Central Valley - Stanislaus to Fresno counties South State - Tulare, Kern County, and San Bernardino counties Time Commitment: Board members attend six meetings annually, typically scheduled bi-monthly and lasting approximately 4 hours per meeting. There may also be additional monthly Zoom meetings for those on the executive committee. Benefits of Serving on the Board: Serving on the board allows dairy farmers to participate in important policy decisions in Sacramento, including advocating for the dairy industry's interests and addressing anti-dairy legislation.  Nominations: Nominations for board positions are being accepted, and instructions will be provided in an upcoming update in the first part of October. Anja encourages dairy farmers to consider joining the board, emphasizing that prior experience in managing their dairy is valuable, and there are no strict prerequisites. Other Notes: The board plays a role in supporting the Political Action Committee (PAC), which is a separate entity from the board and helps amplify the dairy farmer's voice in Sacramento. Overall, Anja highlights the importance of engagement and participation in shaping the future of the dairy industry in California. No Market Update This Week. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. For questions about this episode, please contact Allison at allison@wudairies.com  To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit https://westernuniteddairies.com. Click the Link to become a member, https://westernuniteddairies.com/membership Western United Dairies Foundation Website - ⁠https://wudfoundation.com⁠ Visit the Western United Dairies' Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies Podcast | Seen and Herd  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8

What went on during the 88th Texas Legislative Session? Nancy Thompson, the founder of the Political Action Committee (PAC), Mothers Against Greg Abbott, joins us for a conversation to give us the scoop. Nancy walks us through ‘the good, the bad, and the ugh' of the session. Nancy reviews the bills and explains her lens: are these bills good for all Texans? We conclude by talking about the importance of democracy and reminding ourselves that the fight is worth it!**Bonus Content Alert!!** Do you want to hear more from Nancy? Find more of our interview on our Youtube channel. We talk about her political origins, the founding of Mothers Against Greg Abbott, and what she fights for everyday. Resources:Are you registered to vote? Find out here.The podcast Nancy mentioned in the episodeWant a breakdown of how a bill becomes law? Read this Texas Tribune article.We'd love your support:Donate on StripeSupport us on PatreonJoin our newsletterLeave us a rating and reviewShare our podcast with a friend

The Covington Police Chief, Adam Easterbrook, says a photo of him is being used by a Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting the re-election campaign of U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8th). Easterbrook says he doesn't endorse Schrier even though the PAC's campaign flyer implies the police chief supports her campaign. KVI's John Carlson examines the public objections now being lodged by Chief Easterbrook as well as the city of Covington to the campaign flyer amid this very close election in the Washington 8th Congressional District.

Heather and Brittany talk to Liuba Gretchen Shirley, Founder and CEO of Vote Mama. Vote Mama is the first Political Action Committee (PAC) dedicated to electing progressive moms up and down the ballot. Gretchen shares about her run for political office as the mother of young children, and why it's important to have more mothers represented amongst lawmakers.

Tennessee Growers Coalition with Kelly Hess #66 While visiting the Southern Hemp Expo in Nashville I hear Kelly Hess give a presentation on the state of hemp. Kelly is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Growers Coalition (TGC) is a non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting pro-hemp and pro-cannabis advocacy, awareness and legislation. In this interview we take Kelly aside and we talk about bans on Delta-8 and CBD, keeping the markets open,  The main opponents to cannabis in the Tennessee legislature comes from the Law Enforcement lobby who use it as an excuse for forfeiture.  The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success. This is a production of Habanero Media.  https://habaneromedia.net To subscribe to the podcast go to  https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/listen/ If you have a question or comment, https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/contact

Jo McGuire explains why NDASA formed a Political Action Committee (PAC) and advocates for our industry at the State and Federal Level. Sponsored by #OrasureTechnologies --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ndasamembersmemo/support

Hey Misfits! Today we are talking to two amazing and activated women. Denise Blaya Powell and Leanne Prewitt are the co-founders of Women Who Run Nebraska. If You don’t already know, Women Who Run is a state membership Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports and promotes progressive women running for office in Nebraska. They are the only PAC in the Midwest with this mission. It should be mentioned that they didn’t start out as a PAC and that wasn’t really in their plan, but as their efforts to get more women in office grew they realized that it was inevitable. Women Who Run NE Follow Women Who Run on social: Facebook | Instagram Follow the Misfits: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/midwest-misfits/support

Remy and Ben talk about Remy's sexuality and how Ben feels about dating someone who is not entirely straight! Woohoo! Then we go back in time to May 2019 in NYC at Charlotte's apartment and Remy has a grand ole' time with comedian couple Cathy Humes and Nasser Khan right before their big move to LA and eventual marriage. We discuss not wanting kids, Nasser and Cathy tell us about their similarities from being raised in conservative Christian and Muslim households, and Remy reveals how a trip to Ripley's Believe it Or Not may have awoken her sexuality, believe it or not. We also talk humping inanimate objects as kids, Harry Potter erotica fan fiction, and the weird movies we ALL watched.  Follow Cathy on Instagram @crappyfumes and Nasser @nassercist Follow us at @howcumpodcast, Remy @RemyKassimir, Ben @BennyDNYC, and Charlotte @Charkasstic Also, scroll down to the bottom for a list of great BLM and LGBTQ charities to donate to! Sign up for access to extras for only $5 at patreon.com/howcum Check out our website for live shows & merch! Thanks, Dame!  Get 15% off your first order at dameproducts.com/howcum Go to hellotushy.com/howcum get 10% off your order Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders  at HelixSleep.com/howcum. Charities to Donate to for BLM/LGBT: The Bail Project, a nonprofit that aims to mitigate incarceration rates through bail reform. Black Visions Collective, a black, trans, and queer led social-justice organisation and legal fund based in Minneapolis-St.Paul. The National Bail Fund Network has a directory of community bail funds to which you can donate, along with a COVID-19 rapid response A Gas Mask Fund for black youth activists in Mineapolis The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which supports racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and education. Communities United Against Police Brutality, which operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality. Northstar Health Collective, a St. Paul–based organization that provides health services and support at protests. The ACLU, which provides legal services and support for a broad range of people with civil rights complaints. Free Them All for Public Health, which aims to free incarcerated people amid the coronavirus pandemic, is raising money for people who have been arrested during New York City protests over the weekend. What doesn’t go toward local bail will reportedly be sent to other cities, and COVID Bailout NYC. The Atlanta Solidarity Fund is raising bail and bond money for jailed protestors in Atlanta. No New Jails NYC aims to keep the city from constructing new jails, and to instead divert funds that currently go toward the police and incarceration toward housing, ending homelessness, mental health, and other community support systems. The Know Your Rights Camp, an organization founded by Colin Kaepernick that provides education and training in black and brown communities, set up a legal fund for Minneapolis protestors. Fair Fight, an organization founded by Stacey Abrams that aims to end voter suppression and equalize voting rights and access for fairer elections. The Pride Fund to End Gun Violence is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports candidates who will act on sensible gun policy reforms while championing LGBTQ safety and equality. Founded in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, America’s deadliest mass shooting in modern history, the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence took action to rally the LGBTQ community and allies in a call for common sense gun reforms. On their website, they note that LGBTQ individuals suffer more hate crimes than any other protected group, which makes disarming hate a crucial LGBTQ issue. The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Their services also include resources for trans people on navigating legal issues such as changing the name and gender on their identification documents and an About Transgender People resource hub, where family members and other allies can go to find information to learn about and support the transgender people in their lives. Equality Federation is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for LGBTQ people. From Equality Florida to Freedom Oklahoma to Basic Rights Oregon, we amplify the power of the state-based LGBTQ movement. They collaborate on issues such as workplace equality and anti-transgender bathroom bans, in addition to intersectional issues such as reproductive justice and immigration, to ensure that LGBTQ people of all ages and walk of life have fair and equal opportunity to thrive. By training and supporting strong local leadership, they ensure that LGBTQ leaders on the ground in their states can fend off attacks and advance protections for LGBTQ people in their legislatures. GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") is a the leading national education organization that works to transform K-12 schools into safe and affirming environments and ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. 8 out of 10 LGBT students are still harassed at school each year because of who they are, but GLSEN is working to change that through researching and developing evidence-based solutions, and providing resources for educators to use in their school communities. The LGBTQ Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ people to all levels of government. Victory Fund was founded in 1991, when less than 50 openly LGBTQ individuals held elected office at any level across America. Today they provide campaign, fundraising, and communications support to LGBTQ candidates with the goal of increasing representation and passing pro-equality legislation. NQTTCN is a healing justice organization that works to transform mental health for queer and trans people of color. They provide a community for resource sharing, connection, and learning among queer and trans people of color committed to improving mental health for their communities. The organization also operates a Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans People of Color, which provides financial assistance in order to increase access to mental health support and address the economic barriers many queer and trans people of color face within the healthcare system. Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. They are a multi-disciplinary organization that uses litigation, policy advocacy, education, movement building, and direct service to meet the needs of transgender communities. Their programs include the Detention Project, which works to end the abuses transgender people experience in prisons, jails, immigration detention, and at the hands of law enforcement, the Legal Resistance Network, which provide pro bono legal services, the Transgender Immigrant Defense Effort, which provides legal services to transgender immigrants, and more. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25. The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, and since then, hundreds of thousands of young people in crisis have reached out to The Trevor Project’s multiple in-person and online life-saving resources, including 24-hour mental health hotline, webchat, and text message services. The Gill Foundation is one of the nation’s leading funders of efforts to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The foundation offers grant funding to nonprofits that work to advance equality through research, education, policy, and the legal system. Their focus lies in securing change to administrative policies at the state level. Founded in 1994 by philanthropist Tim Gill, the foundation has since invested more than $335 million in programs and nonprofit organizations throughout the country. The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth across the globe. In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, started a global movement with these three words. It began as a widespread social media campaign to provide hope, encouragement, and community to LGBTQ youth, and has now evolved into a major platform, reaching millions of young people each year. Their ultimate goal remains the same: showing LGBTQ youth that although growing up isn’t easy, no one has to do it alone. Protesting Safely: What to wear Nondescript, solid colour, layered clothing, cover identifying tattoos Goggles and mask Heat resistant gloves Hair tied up Emergency contacts written down What to bring Water for drinking and tear gas Snacks Cash/change and ID Washcloth Bandages and first aid supplies Ear plugs Protest signs Don’t Bring Cellphone without first turning off Face/Touch ID, going on airplane mode, and disabling data Jewelry  Anything you don’t want to be arrested with Contact lenses  

Remy and comedian Jay Jurden (The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, HBO's High Maintenance) discuss fluid sexualities, coming out, equality and how to come together for BLM during this unprecedented Pride month. We also re-live our horniest bi-sexual realizations and Jay rattles off a great list of male butts in movies. You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love it.    Follow Jay on Instagram @JayJurden + download his album Also, scroll down to the bottom for a list of great BLM and LGBTQ charities to donate to!   Follow us at @howcumpodcast and Remy @RemyKassimir  Sign up for access to extras for only $5 at patreon.com/howcum Check out our website for live shows & merch! Thanks RAYCON!  Get 15% off your order at buyraycon.com/howcum To find your perfect sofa and get 20% off all orders, go to Allform.com/howcum Oshotwomen.com enter code howcum and get 20% off O-Shot   Charities to Donate to for BLM/LGBT: The Bail Project, a nonprofit that aims to mitigate incarceration rates through bail reform. Black Visions Collective, a black, trans, and queer led social-justice organisation and legal fund based in Minneapolis-St.Paul. The National Bail Fund Network has a directory of community bail funds to which you can donate, along with a COVID-19 rapid response A Gas Mask Fund for black youth activists in Mineapolis The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, which supports racial justice through advocacy, litigation, and education. Communities United Against Police Brutality, which operates a crisis hotline where people can report abuse; offers legal, medical, and psychological resource referrals; and engages in political action against police brutality. Northstar Health Collective, a St. Paul–based organization that provides health services and support at protests. The ACLU, which provides legal services and support for a broad range of people with civil rights complaints. Free Them All for Public Health, which aims to free incarcerated people amid the coronavirus pandemic, is raising money for people who have been arrested during New York City protests over the weekend. What doesn’t go toward local bail will reportedly be sent to other cities, and COVID Bailout NYC. The Atlanta Solidarity Fund is raising bail and bond money for jailed protestors in Atlanta. No New Jails NYC aims to keep the city from constructing new jails, and to instead divert funds that currently go toward the police and incarceration toward housing, ending homelessness, mental health, and other community support systems. The Know Your Rights Camp, an organization founded by Colin Kaepernick that provides education and training in black and brown communities, set up a legal fund for Minneapolis protestors. Fair Fight, an organization founded by Stacey Abrams that aims to end voter suppression and equalize voting rights and access for fairer elections. The Pride Fund to End Gun Violence is a Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports candidates who will act on sensible gun policy reforms while championing LGBTQ safety and equality. Founded in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, America’s deadliest mass shooting in modern history, the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence took action to rally the LGBTQ community and allies in a call for common sense gun reforms. On their website, they note that LGBTQ individuals suffer more hate crimes than any other protected group, which makes disarming hate a crucial LGBTQ issue. The National Center for Transgender Equality is the nation’s leading social justice advocacy organization winning life-saving change for transgender people. They work at the local, state, and federal level to advance transgender equality. Their services also include resources for trans people on navigating legal issues such as changing the name and gender on their identification documents and an About Transgender People resource hub, where family members and other allies can go to find information to learn about and support the transgender people in their lives. Equality Federation is the movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for LGBTQ people. From Equality Florida to Freedom Oklahoma to Basic Rights Oregon, we amplify the power of the state-based LGBTQ movement. They collaborate on issues such as workplace equality and anti-transgender bathroom bans, in addition to intersectional issues such as reproductive justice and immigration, to ensure that LGBTQ people of all ages and walk of life have fair and equal opportunity to thrive. By training and supporting strong local leadership, they ensure that LGBTQ leaders on the ground in their states can fend off attacks and advance protections for LGBTQ people in their legislatures. GLSEN (pronounced "glisten") is a the leading national education organization that works to transform K-12 schools into safe and affirming environments and ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. 8 out of 10 LGBT students are still harassed at school each year because of who they are, but GLSEN is working to change that through researching and developing evidence-based solutions, and providing resources for educators to use in their school communities. The LGBTQ Victory Fund is the only national organization dedicated to electing openly LGBTQ people to all levels of government. Victory Fund was founded in 1991, when less than 50 openly LGBTQ individuals held elected office at any level across America. Today they provide campaign, fundraising, and communications support to LGBTQ candidates with the goal of increasing representation and passing pro-equality legislation. NQTTCN is a healing justice organization that works to transform mental health for queer and trans people of color. They provide a community for resource sharing, connection, and learning among queer and trans people of color committed to improving mental health for their communities. The organization also operates a Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans People of Color, which provides financial assistance in order to increase access to mental health support and address the economic barriers many queer and trans people of color face within the healthcare system. Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. They are a multi-disciplinary organization that uses litigation, policy advocacy, education, movement building, and direct service to meet the needs of transgender communities. Their programs include the Detention Project, which works to end the abuses transgender people experience in prisons, jails, immigration detention, and at the hands of law enforcement, the Legal Resistance Network, which provide pro bono legal services, the Transgender Immigrant Defense Effort, which provides legal services to transgender immigrants, and more. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25. The Trevor Project was founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, and since then, hundreds of thousands of young people in crisis have reached out to The Trevor Project’s multiple in-person and online life-saving resources, including 24-hour mental health hotline, webchat, and text message services. The Gill Foundation is one of the nation’s leading funders of efforts to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The foundation offers grant funding to nonprofits that work to advance equality through research, education, policy, and the legal system. Their focus lies in securing change to administrative policies at the state level. Founded in 1994 by philanthropist Tim Gill, the foundation has since invested more than $335 million in programs and nonprofit organizations throughout the country. The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting, empowering, and connecting LGBTQ youth across the globe. In 2010, Dan Savage and his partner, Terry Miller, started a global movement with these three words. It began as a widespread social media campaign to provide hope, encouragement, and community to LGBTQ youth, and has now evolved into a major platform, reaching millions of young people each year. Their ultimate goal remains the same: showing LGBTQ youth that although growing up isn’t easy, no one has to do it alone. Protesting Safely: What to wear Nondescript, solid colour, layered clothing, cover identifying tattoos Goggles and mask Heat resistant gloves Hair tied up Emergency contacts written down What to bring Water for drinking and tear gas Snacks Cash/change and ID Washcloth Bandages and first aid supplies Ear plugs Protest signs Don’t Bring Cellphone without first turning off Face/Touch ID, going on airplane mode, and disabling data Jewelry  Anything you don’t want to be arrested with Contact lenses  

Greg, Brian, and Colin are joined by co-chair of the Seattle Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Captain Maddie, to talk about the recent national DSA convention, Shaun Scott's primary win and campaign in the general, the extremely cool city council candidate (not at all a malleable shapeshifting extraterrestrial excavated from a tomb of Antarctic ice) Alex Pederson, and the Political Action Committee (PAC) money that backs him, and stories from the incredible talents showcased in Candidate Survivor.

This week, host Mary Otto sits down with fellow members of the NSGEU's Political Action Committee (PAC), to find out what it's like to get involved in politics and the union! Featured on this episode are Hugh Gillis (a Correctional Officer from Local 480); Robert MacDonald (an Operational Support worker at SMU from Local 170); Suzanne MacIntyre (a Registered Nurse and member of Local 101); and Lindsay MacKenzie (a Client Service Assistant with the VON, Local 29). They talk about the highlights of the work they've done over the past three years, and how their work is affected by the resolutions that come out of Convention!

W.A.C.E. President and CEO Dave Kilby takes a look at the world of politics and chambers and provides some tips to help be in the game, even if you don't have a Political Action Committee (PAC). Whether you are already involved or wondering how to get involved, these tips will help your chamber increase awareness and shape the political environment in your community.

Author of Amazon bestseller, From Clients to Crooks-An Insider Reveals the Real Washington D.C., I previously was a Fox Radio News contributor. As well as the founder of the Magnolia Group, a political consulting firm of national influence, I have worked for many candidates and causes including notables, 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, former Majority Leader Eric Cantor, former transportation Chairman Don Young, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator Rand Paul. On Capitol Hill, I worked for Congressmen Larry Combest, Ed Whitfield, and Ron Lewis where I lost my naivety, grew up, and left with ambition and cunningness.   I moved to a hot-bed of politics—Texas-- to work on the campaign trail for Congresswoman Kay Granger and Jeb Hensarling. After a winning election cycle in 2002 as Finance Director for Congressman Jeb Hensarling where we increased his campaigning contributions from $19,000 to over $1million in just a few months and was the fourth largest Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraiser for open seat races. It was then I knew there was a niche for a firm that knows how to implement innovative, aggressive, and strategic strategies.   

Should you be forced to allow residents to smoke medical marijuana in your properties?  Are you concerned about Rent Control Laws affecting your bottom line?  Who should pay the cost of getting rid of Bed Bugs?  Is it your responsibility to make sure your residents are registered to vote? Who is helping to shape the legislation that answers these questions? The Rental Property Owners Association ("RPOA") is, that's who. And today, we talk with Clay Powell, the Director of the RPOA, about a little understood, yet vital function of the RPOA, which is to work with local and state legislators to prevent laws that could make owning rental property more expensive and cumbersome for Landlords and Investors. Clay and I discuss recent successes in preventing mandated inspections for Lead Paint, requiring landlords to register their residents to vote, expensive requirements for new smoke detector technology, and many other issues that affect our bottom line. The RPOA is protecting your rights as a Landlord and Investor, whether you're a member or not.  You can help out by becoming a member: www.rpoaonline.org You can also contribute to the Political Action Committee ("PAC") by calling 616-454-3385 with your donation. Enjoy the show!

Dr. David Wilmot has over 30 years of experience in ocean science and policy. After receiving his PhD in Marine Biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he went on to work as a policy fellow and advocate in Washington D.C. including as Executive Director of the Ocean Wildlife Campaign that aimed to conserve large ocean fish. In 2003 Dr. Wilmot helped author a report, ‘Turning the Tide’ that examined why marine conservation efforts were not having a larger policy impact. Shortly thereafter he and Attorney Jack Sterne co-founded Ocean Champions, which identifies itself as, “the only political voice for the oceans.” Ocean Champions is a conservation organization that includes a Political Action Committee (PAC) aimed solely at making the health of our public seas a nonpartisan national government priority. It does this by endorsing and raising money for Congressional “ocean champions” and opposing “ocean enemies,” of both parties. It also works directly to support legislation to address important issues such as over fishing, trash-free seas, and a bill to study harmful algae blooms that passed into law in 2014. Under Dr. Wilmot it also tracks and fights bills and legislative amendments that threaten the marine environment. Since its founding Ocean Champions has worked on over 200 Congressional campaigns with its “champions” winning elections 86% of the time.

Partners for Better Care is proud to introduce its Executive Director, Mary Richards. Mary joins the team with nearly twenty years of patient advocacy, policy, lobbying, and Congressional experience. For five years, Mary led the Alzheimer's Association's federal policy agenda on Capitol Hill and with the Administration, which included efforts on medical innovation, aging, care delivery, and long-term care. Kicking off a period of intense activity and successes for the Alzheimer's community, Mary worked to draft and enact the National Alzheimer's Project Act – the first Alzheimer's-specific bill to be enacted in 18 years. Research funding remained a top-priority for the Association and Mary secured more than $500 million in additional Alzheimer's-specific funds at NIH and created a new program at the Department of Defense for Alzheimer's research. During this time, Mary was the founding Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), an independent political organization working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Under Mary's leadership, AIM was the first patient advocacy 501c4 organization to launch an affiliated Political Action Committee (PAC), which grew to be a mid-sized PAC within its first political cycle. Prior to joining the Alzheimer's Association, Mary served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN). At PAN, she directed the government relations' activities of the Parkinson's community, primarily focused on public policy efforts to hasten research and development of breakthrough therapies. In addition to enactment of legislation and regulatory decisions specifically helpful to the Parkinson's community, Mary led several efforts with widespread patient-centered research implications, including a policy development effort that began in 2009 and made specific recommendations for a new translational science center at NIH. Additionally, she was one of four Legislative Team Leaders for the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR). Mary began her career in Washington by working on Capitol Hill for more than 6 years for two Members of the House of Representatives. As a senior legislative aide, she focused on health policy and worked on the Patient's Bill of Rights and creation of Medicare Part D, among other issues, with the Congressional Democratic Health Care Task-force. Mary graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. She has served as a board member of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA and the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, as well as holding leadership positions with the National Health Council. 00:00 What Partners for Better Care (PBC) is.02:00 Looking at healthcare from a patient-advocacy perspective.03:20 PBC amidst to be on the front lines of making sure patients' needs are being met.04:00 Patient-Centered Care, and what this truly means for people living with chronic conditions.05:50 What being a patient means to PBC.08:30 “Cost...is a both fundamentally large and tricky issue.”10:20 “And that's not the goal of anyone - to avoid cost of care.”12:15 The lack of voter education, and how this translates into the reality of cost of care.13:30 Healthcare language, and its lack of translation to the general population.17:20 Ensuring patient understanding.21:30 The complexities in attempting transparency.25:00 PBC and technology.29:00 You can find out more at partnersforbettercare.org, or by emailing mrichards@partnersforbettercare.org.