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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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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

May 26, 2023

(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

May 14, 2023

Ballot Measures, Big Bucks

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Bucking democracy in Ohio

April 30, 2023

Innovating Civic Engagement in North Carolina

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

April 1, 2023

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

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Throwing Out The Trash. Article 1.

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“Scamtos”

January 26, 2023

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v. WADE

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House Rules

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Extradition of “Fleeing Felons”

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The Battle for Direct Democracy

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Always 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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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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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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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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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 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 Barbara Lee Family Foundation | Organization

Dedicated to specifically studying women running for executive office on both sides of the aisle.

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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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Ezra Klein Show | Podcast

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

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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 Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast

Nuanced discussions, updates on action items, and airing of grievances from writers over jokes that didn’t make the show.

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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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Legal Momentum | Organization

A mission focused on providing an expert legal voice to seek justice for women.

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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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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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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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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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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 Gray Area | Podcast

A philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between with host Sean Illing.

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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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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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YWCA | Organization

YWCA focuses our mission-driven work on these areas to improve the lives of girls and women.

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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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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 Rule of Law Under Threat: A Conversation with Marc Elias

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Thursday, April 17, 2025, 7:00 pm EDT

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The Economy

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”

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE v. WADE

C-SPAN’ing

House Rules

Extradition of “Fleeing Felons”

The Battle for Direct Democracy

Always Democracy

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