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From the Frontlines: Amanda Carpenter, Protect Democracy

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Resources to Read, Watch, and Listen

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 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 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.
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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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The Gray Area | Podcast
A philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between with host Sean Illing.
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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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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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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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Legal Momentum | Organization
A mission focused on providing an expert legal voice to seek justice for women.
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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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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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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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The Welcome Party Newsletter
Learning about the many pressing challenges facing American democracy today.
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Examining and highlighting the roles of women in forging peace and growing economies.
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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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Ezra Klein Show | Podcast
A conversational podcast series focused on topics that revolve around current American politics.
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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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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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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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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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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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The Bulwark Newsletter | Charlie Sykes
Gives you political analysis and reporting without partisan loyalties or tribal prejudices.
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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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Conversations with Bill Kristol Podcast
In-depth, thought provoking discussions with leading thinkers and figures in American public life.
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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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Today’s Edition Newsletter | Robert Hubbell
A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.
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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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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.
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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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Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick Podcast
A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America.
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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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The Liberal Patriot Newsletter
The Liberal Patriot is a digital newsletter focused on American politics, public policy, and international affairs.
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Michael Moore Newsletter
Writer. Filmmaker. Podcaster. Eagle Scout. Citizen.
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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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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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America at Crossroads | Podcast
Thought leaders come together for informative conversations about the world we live in.
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Why It Matters Podcast | Council on Foreign Relations
Why It Matters is explains some of the least-understood issues that are shaping our world.
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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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