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Crisis & Consequences: American Democracy and Our Security with Juliette Kayyem and Tom Nichols

On Wednesday. April 2 at 7pm ET, we’re bringing together two of the sharpest voices in national security, democracy, [...]

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Disqualification Upholds Democracy

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

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Code Red for our Democracy

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Let America Read, Again

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Never Turn Our Backs to Free Expression

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

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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 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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May 26, 2023

Turbocharging student voters

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

May 15, 2023

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

April 30, 2023

Innovating Civic Engagement in North Carolina

April 15, 2023

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

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Florida’s Curriculum Transparency

March 22, 2023

The New Right

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All the President’s Men

February 24, 2023

February 21st Special Election Watch

February 15, 2023

Throwing Out The Trash. Article 1.

February 2, 2023

“Scamtos”

January 26, 2023

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v. WADE

January 23, 2023

C-SPAN’ing

January 14, 2023

House Rules

January 9, 2023

Extradition of “Fleeing Felons”

December 12, 2022

The Battle for Direct Democracy

November 28, 2022

Always Democracy

October 13, 2022

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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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This is Democracy Podcast | Jeremi Suri

This podcast will draw on historical knowledge to inspire a contemporary democratic renaissance.

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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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America at Crossroads | Podcast

Thought leaders come together for informative conversations about the world we live in.

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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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Future Hindsight Podcast

A weekly podcast that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for everyday citizens.

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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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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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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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The Guttmacher Institute | Organization

Leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide

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The Barbara Lee Family Foundation | Organization

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Prosecuting Donald Trump Podcast | Andrew Weissmann + Mary McCord

Veteran Prosecutors discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump.

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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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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.

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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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March for Our Lives | Organizations

A nonprofit organization started by survivors of the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Their mission is to end gun violence and promote public safety nationwide.

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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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Ezra Klein Show | Podcast

A conversational podcast series focused on topics that revolve around current American politics.

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Conversations with Bill Kristol Podcast

In-depth, thought provoking discussions with leading thinkers and figures in American public life.

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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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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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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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The Brady Campaign | Organization

The Brady Campaign advocates for policy but also for the government to enforce various laws already on its books.

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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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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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Vigilantism is the new Voter Suppression

Christian Nationalism: Clear and Present Danger

Moderate Women Voters: What to Watch for in 2024

Alabama’s War on Women

Disqualification Upholds Democracy

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

Antisemitism: A New Cloak

Code Red for our Democracy

How American Democracy Fell So Far Behind

Election 2023: What Happened in Ohio?

Let America Read, Again

BigTentUSA: United for Democracy

Never Turn Our Backs to Free Expression

Democracy Centers: Saving Democracy (Really.)

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

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

Three Southern States: Three Deadly Serious Challenges

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

Ohio Doubles Ballot Measure Signatures for Repro Rights

Changing How We Talk About the Court

The Supreme Court: Light and Shadows

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

Larry Diamond’s 12-step Program to Preserve Democracy

How did we get here?

Turbocharging student voters

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

Navigating The Past To Understand the Present

Not So Proud: Seditious Conspiracy

Ballot Measures, Big Bucks

Bucking democracy in Ohio

Innovating Civic Engagement in North Carolina

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

Florida’s Curriculum Transparency

The New Right

All the President’s Men

February 21st Special Election Watch

Throwing Out The Trash. Article 1.

“Scamtos”

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Extradition of “Fleeing Felons”

The Battle for Direct Democracy

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