Future Hindsight

We discuss how the everyday voter can make strategic political campaign donations just like a billionaire.   Brian’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Find an election you’ve never participated in before and get involved 2) Check out the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania, governor’s races in NJ and VA, an

We discuss the unavoidable intersection between our capitalist economy and democratic governance, and how their relationship plays out through campaign finance and other political transactions.   Hilary’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Get the data of your state, locality, and elected officials at opensecre

We discuss how the struggle for transparency is really a struggle for the soul of American democracy.    Miranda’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Look up the agendas of your local school board and city council, and attend the public meetings Learn how your local and state governments make decisions   Mirand

We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that “organizers organize organizations.”   Michael’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what’s happening 2) Share ideas on what you can do to resist    Michael Ansara is a seasoned community

We discuss the enduring power of protesting and the significance of the Ferguson uprising in the long arc of the Black liberation movement.    Jonathan’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  1) Speak with a young person in your life about what they’re wrestling with 2) Emphasize community engagement   Jonathan Pu

We discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to one that is infused with hope. Positive change comes when we choose hope. Though nobody can fix it all, we can all do something and make an impact. Sharon reminds us that if something is worth doing for everyone, it’s worth doing for one person.    Sharon’s civic act