Future Hindsight

We discuss reclaiming the narrative of democracy. Democracy is a tool to deliver on our values in the realm of justice, dignity, fairness, and freedom.    Stacey’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Refuse to pre-capitulate Take action on one issue you care about once a week, every week   Stacey Abrams is an au

We discuss the growing phenomenon of pregnancy criminalization, examine the path forward in a post-Dobbs world, and consider what a just jurisprudence of pregnancy might look like.   Karen’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Educate yourself at the Pregnancy Justice website: https://www.pregnancyjusticeus.o

We discuss the history of citizenship schools, their profound importance in the Civil Rights Movement, and the critical lessons they offer for our present moment.   Elaine’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Share the power of voting with your neighbors. Start your own community citizenship schools!   Elaine W

We assess the first 100 days of the Trump administration and what we can expect going forward.   Skye’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Join a dinner for democracy or a coffee for change Resist isolation and say yes to building a future for ourselves.   Skye Perryman is the President and CEO of Democracy For

We discuss what’s happening in the AI space to augment human life in this moment, and what the potential intersections are with democracy.   Natalie’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Use AI and lean into it Explore the ways AI can empower you   Natalie Monbiot is a strategist and pioneer in AI and virtual hu

We discuss rethinking the Constitution as a way to reimagine democracy. In addition, we examine the role of constitutionalism in exporting the principles of democracy as the underpinning of American imperialism.   Aziz’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Join a union or a party formation or a tenants’ associat