Jan 29, 2026

We discuss grassroots organizing, voting rights for U.S. territories and First Nations, and the state of elections in Georgia. 

Anjali’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Organize at the local level

2. Pick up your neighbor on your way to vote

Anjali Enjeti is a poll worker, electoral...

Jan 22, 2026

We discuss how our everyday choices to resist, organize, and act collectively can stop authoritarian takeovers. Feeling powerless does not mean that we’re actually powerless!

Daniel’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Get non-cooperation training at https://freedomtrainers.net/

2. Be connected to other...

Jan 15, 2026

We discuss the role of schools to form effective citizens in our democracy. It’s necessary to prioritize the teaching of our history and our government. 

James’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Push back against corrosive technology, especially in schools

2. Read books!

James Traub is a journalist,...

Jan 8, 2026

We discuss  the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights.

Amanda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1. Use the library!

2. Follow Kelly Jensen at Book Riot on social media

Amanda Jones is a middle school...