May 29, 2025

We discuss what it takes to build worker power from scratch and how these efforts can reshape not only our workplaces, but democracy itself.

Jaz’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Organize a union in your workplace

2. Train at Inside Organizer School

Jaz Brisack is a union organizer and cofounder of...

May 22, 2025

We discuss reclaiming the narrative of democracy. Democracy is a tool to deliver on our values in the realm of justice, dignity, fairness, and freedom. 

Stacey’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Refuse to pre-capitulate

2. Take action on one issue you care about once a week, every week

Stacey Abrams...

May 15, 2025

We discuss the growing phenomenon of pregnancy criminalization, examine the path forward in a post-Dobbs world, and consider what a just jurisprudence of pregnancy might look like.

Karen’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Educate yourself at the Pregnancy Justice website: 

May 8, 2025

We discuss the history of citizenship schools, their profound importance in the Civil Rights Movement, and the critical lessons they offer for our present moment.

Elaine’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Share the power of voting with your neighbors.

2. Start your own community citizenship schools!

May 1, 2025

We assess the first 100 days of the Trump administration and what we can expect going forward.

Skye’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Join a dinner for democracy or a coffee for change

2. Resist isolation and say yes to building a future for ourselves.

Skye Perryman is the President and CEO of...