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Protecting
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As a society, it is paramount that we prioritize the safety and well-being of our citizens, especially our children, who are our future.

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Disqualification Upholds Democracy

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It’s Not Apathy. It’s Youth Voter Suppression.

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Antisemitism: A New Cloak

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Code Red for our Democracy

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How American Democracy Fell So Far Behind

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Election 2023: What Happened in Ohio?

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Let America Read, Again

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Country over Party

BigTentUSA: United for Democracy

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Never Turn Our Backs to Free Expression

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Democracy Centers: Saving Democracy (Really.)

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin’s ‘Parents’ Matter’ is a political stunt. Don’t buy it.

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Texas Women Have Their Day in Court: Zurawski v. The State of Texas

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Three Southern States: Three Deadly Serious Challenges

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The Extreme Right is Working to Erase LGBTQ+ People from Public Life and Keep it That Way

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Ohio Doubles Ballot Measure Signatures for Repro Rights

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Changing How We Talk About the Court

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The Supreme Court: Light and Shadows

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The Science of Winning with Stories: Using Agency, Urgency, and Community

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Larry Diamond’s 12-step Program to Preserve Democracy

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Turbocharging student voters

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(No!) to the Dark Money No-Labels Party

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Navigating The Past To Understand the Present

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Not So Proud: Seditious Conspiracy

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Ballot Measures, Big Bucks

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Bucking democracy in Ohio

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Innovating Civic Engagement in North Carolina

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The Parents Bill of Rights, but only for some parents.

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Florida’s Curriculum Transparency

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The New Right

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All the President’s Men

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February 21st Special Election Watch

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Throwing Out The Trash. Article 1.

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“Scamtos”

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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v. WADE

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Resources to Read, Watch, and Listen

Ezra Klein Show | Podcast
A conversational podcast series focused on topics that revolve around current American politics.
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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.
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Brennan Center For Justice | Organization
An independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country’s systems of democracy and justice.
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States United to Prevent Gun Violence | Organization
IA coalition of organizations and individuals working together to reduce gun violence at the state level.
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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.
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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.
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The Message Box Newsletter | Dan Pfeiffer
It will look at the most recent polls, the biggest events, and the latest trends and explore how they are impact American politics.
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America at Crossroads | Podcast
Thought leaders come together for informative conversations about the world we live in.
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The Liberal Patriot Newsletter
The Liberal Patriot is a digital newsletter focused on American politics, public policy, and international affairs.
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Lucid Newsletter | Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Big-Picture Thinking about Threats to Democracy around the World by well known historian.
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The Bulwark Newsletter | Charlie Sykes
Gives you political analysis and reporting without partisan loyalties or tribal prejudices.
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America, America Newsletter | Steven Beschloss
Sending dispatches of alarm and hope, of dark and light. While addressing the dangers as vividly and directly as possible and ideas and the values that drive them.
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The Bulwark Podcast | Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes and guests discuss the latest news from inside Washington and around the world.
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Popular Information Newsletter | Judd Legum
Popular Information provides concise and truthful reporting on daily political issues.
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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.
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The Guttmacher Institute | Organization
Leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide
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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
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Robert Reich Newsletter
A newsletter that arms you with the truth — about how the system works and doesn’t, where power is located and where it’s lacking, and the myths and lies used by those who are blocking positive social change — so you can fight more effectively for the common good.
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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
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The Atlantic Podcast
Radio Atlantic is a magazine news show where you come to hear deeply reported audio rich stories from Atlanticwriters
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This is Democracy Podcast | Jeremi Suri
This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance.
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The Atlantic Daily Newsletter
The Atlantic editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day.
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YWCA | Organization
YWCA focuses our mission-driven work on these areas to improve the lives of girls and women.
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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.
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National Constitution Center | Organization
Bringing together people of all ages and perspectives to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution.
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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.
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The President’s Box Podcast | Council on Foreign Relations
James M. Lindsay speaks with leading experts about how the United States should respond to global challenges and opportunities that are shaping the future.
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League of Women Voters | Organization
A nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
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Proof Newsletter | Seth Abramson
Proof uses a genre of journalism known as “curatorial journalism” to unpack the most urgent issues of the day.
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Moyers on Democracy Podcast | Bill Moyers
Conversations with writers, academics, activists and other big thinkers about the issues of vital concern to our democracy.
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Steady Newsletter | Dan Rather and Elliott Kirshner
Dan Rather's steady take on a complex and chaotic world.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Media Matters | Organization
Research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.
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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.
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Moms Demand Action | Organization
A movement of nearly 10 million moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans working to end gun violence.
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The Barbara Lee Family Foundation | Organization
Dedicated to specifically studying women running for executive office on both sides of the aisle.
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Committee To Protect Journalists | Organization
We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
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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.
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The Problem

Gun Violence

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (ages 1 to 19) in the United States. Every year, 18,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. (Source: Everytown)

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Children & Teens (ages 0-19)

4,000

shot and killed annually in the US

Children & Teens (ages 0-19)

15,000

shot and wounded annually in the US

That's an average of

53

children and teens every day

Source: Everytown

The Problem

Book Bans

  • From July 2021 to June 2022, PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans lists 2,532 instances of individual books being banned, affecting 1,648 unique book titles.

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Source: Pen America