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Resources to Read, Watch, and Listen
The Gray Area | Podcast
A philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between with host Sean Illing.
Listen Brookings Institution | Organization
Providing the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis on a full range of public policy issues.
Learn More The Bulwark Podcast | Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes and guests discuss the latest news from inside Washington and around the world.
Listen Violence Policy Center | Organization
A nonprofit research and advocacy organization that’s been around since 1988. Their mission is to reduce and prevent gun violence in the US through research, analysis, and advocacy for stronger gun laws.
Learn More Center for Reproductive Rights | Organization
An Organization of lawyers and advocates who ensure reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights for the dignity, equality, health, and well-being of every person.
Learn More Moyers on Democracy Podcast | Bill Moyers
Conversations with writers, academics, activists and other big thinkers about the issues of vital concern to our democracy.
Listen Center for American Women and Politics | Organization
Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhance women's influence in public life, and expand the diversity of women in politics and government.
Learn More The Atlantic Daily Newsletter
The Atlantic editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day.
Read Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick Podcast
A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America.
Listen Popular Information Newsletter | Judd Legum
Popular Information provides concise and truthful reporting on daily political issues.
Read The Weeds Podcast | Vox
Host Jonquilyn Hill and guests break down the policies that shape our lives, from abortion to financial regulations to affirmative action to housing.
Listen We the People Podcast | National Constitution Center
A weekly show of constitutional debate where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.
Listen The Liberal Patriot Newsletter
The Liberal Patriot is a digital newsletter focused on American politics, public policy, and international affairs.
The Liberal Patriot Women’s Media Center | Organization
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to raise the visibility, viability and decision-making power of women and girls in media
Learn More League of Women Voters | Organization
A nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
Learn More Giffords Law Center | Organization
Giffords Law Center works in all 50 states to change policies and challenge injustice. We won't rest until every state has strong gun safety laws
Learn More Hard Fork Podcast | New York Times
Each week, journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton explore and make sense of the latest in the rapidly changing world of tech.
Listen Conversations with Bill Kristol Podcast
In-depth, thought provoking discussions with leading thinkers and figures in American public life.
Listen Michael Moore Newsletter
Writer. Filmmaker. Podcaster. Eagle Scout. Citizen.
Read States United Democracy Center | Organization
States United Action is a nonpartisan section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to protect our elections and our democracy.
Learn More Everytown | Organization
This organization focuses on reducing gun violence in America by advocating for policies like universal background checks and stricter regulations on the sale and ownership of firearms.
Learn More Now & Then Podcast | Heather Cox Richardson
Every Wednesday, award-winning historians Heather Cox Richardson and Joanne Freeman use their encyclopedic knowledge of US history to bring the past to life.
Listen Moms Demand Action | Organization
A movement of nearly 10 million moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans working to end gun violence.
Learn More Future Hindsight Podcast
A weekly podcast that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for everyday citizens.
Listen Chop Wood, Carry Water Newsletter| Jessica Craven
A 5-day a week newsletter informing how to make a difference in democracy.
Read The Lincoln Project Podcast | Reed Galen
Hosted by co-founder Reed Galen, Podcast regularly features political experts and figureheads who continue the mission to stamp out Trumpism and the seditionists who backed him.
Listen Institute for Women’s Policy Research | Organization
As a leading national think tank, we build evidence to shape policies that grow women’s power and influence, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic well-being of families.
Learn More Steady Newsletter | Dan Rather and Elliott Kirshner
Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.
Read The Welcome Party Newsletter
Learning about the many pressing challenges facing American democracy today.
Read YWCA | Organization
YWCA focuses our mission-driven work on these areas to improve the lives of girls and women.
Learn More The Freedom Academy Newsletter | Asha Rangappa
A interactive community and college-level course about disinformation, its impact on democracy, and how we can fight back from reknowed security expert.
Read The Bulwark Newsletter | Charlie Sykes
Gives you political analysis and reporting without partisan loyalties or tribal prejudices.
Read National Constitution Center | Organization
Bringing together people of all ages and perspectives to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution.
Learn More The Next Level with Sarah Longwell, JV Last and Tim Miller
Listen to 3 political experts discuss the news of the week, breakdown campaigns and elections.
Listen Thinking About Newsletter | Timothy Synder
A historian's look on where we are in today's political world.
Read This is Democracy Podcast | Jeremi Suri
This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance.
Listen Public Notice Newsletter | Aaron Rupar
Over three years at Vox, I established myself as one of the foremost chroniclers of Trumpism, explaining what’s happening on the American right for a largely progressive audience. I immersed myself in right-wing media and watched Trump rallies so you didn’t have to.
Read Rogan’s List Newsletter | Susan Rogan
Rogan’s List is a daily action list for people who are unhappy with the current administration and want to get involved but don’t have time for research.
Read The Barbara Lee Family Foundation | Organization
Dedicated to specifically studying women running for executive office on both sides of the aisle.
Learn More Prosecuting Donald Trump Podcast | Andrew Weissmann + Mary McCord
Veteran Prosecutors discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump.
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