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A rotating shortlist of the publications, newsletters, and podcasts our community trusts to make sense of the moment.
America at Crossroads | Podcast
Thought leaders come together for informative conversations about the world we live in.
Listen » YWCA | Organization
YWCA focuses our mission-driven work on these areas to improve the lives of girls and women.
Learn More » 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 » 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 » The Barbara Lee Family Foundation | Organization
Dedicated to specifically studying women running for executive office on both sides of the aisle.
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 » 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.
Listen » The Bulwark Podcast | Charlie Sykes
Charlie Sykes and guests discuss the latest news from inside Washington and around the world.
Listen » 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.
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 » 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 » 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 » 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.
Read » The Liberal Patriot Newsletter
The Liberal Patriot is a digital newsletter focused on American politics, public policy, and international affairs.
The Liberal Patriot » Prosecuting Donald Trump Podcast | Andrew Weissmann + Mary McCord
Veteran Prosecutors discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump.
LISTEN » 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 » Today’s Edition Newsletter | Robert Hubbell
A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.
Read » Thinking About Newsletter | Timothy Synder
A historian's look on where we are in today's political world.
Read » 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.
Learn More » 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 » 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 » Why It Matters Podcast | Council on Foreign Relations
Why It Matters is explains some of the least-understood issues that are shaping our world.
Listen » 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.
Listen » Michael Moore Newsletter
Writer. Filmmaker. Podcaster. Eagle Scout. Citizen.
Read » Popular Information Newsletter | Judd Legum
Popular Information provides concise and truthful reporting on daily political issues.
Read » The Brady Campaign | Organization
The Brady Campaign advocates for policy but also for the government to enforce various laws already on its books.
Learn More » 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 » Media Matters | Organization
Research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.
Learn More » Ezra Klein Show | Podcast
A conversational podcast series focused on topics that revolve around current American politics.
Listen » Legal Momentum | Organization
A mission focused on providing an expert legal voice to seek justice for women.
Learn More » Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Examining and highlighting the roles of women in forging peace and growing economies.
Learn More » Letters From An American | Heather Cox Richardson
This newsletter explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.
Read » 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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