Sep 25, 2025

We discuss how the struggle for transparency is really a struggle for the soul of American democracy. 

Miranda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Look up the agendas of your local school board and city council, and attend the public meetings

2. Learn how your local and state governments make...

Sep 18, 2025

We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that “organizers organize organizations.”

Michael’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what’s happening

2) Share ideas on what you can do to resist 

Michael Ansara is a seasoned...

Sep 11, 2025

We discuss the enduring power of protesting and the significance of the Ferguson uprising in the long arc of the Black liberation movement. 

Jonathan’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Speak with a young person in your life about what they’re wrestling with

2) Emphasize community engagement

Jonathan...

Sep 4, 2025

We discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to one that is infused with hope. Positive change comes when we choose hope. Though nobody can fix it all, we can all do something and make an impact. Sharon reminds us that if something is worth doing for everyone, it’s worth doing for one person. 

Sharon’s civic...