Future Hindsight

We discuss why the Constitution—the document we've been taught to revere as the very foundation of American democracy—might actually be responsible for the current crisis in government. It might be leading us away from a more perfect union and toward destruction or even secession.    Erwin’s civic action toolkit recomm

We discuss how the Supreme Court’s lawlessness is fueled by the conservative grievance mindset where Republicans believe they are victims of laws they don’t agree with. The Supreme Court has played an important role in enabling the current administration’s actions.    Leah’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  G

We discuss why housing insecurity undermines our democracy. We cover the evolution from Reagan, when homelessness was blamed on the individual, to the increasing recognition that housing is a human right.    Maria’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Be an advocate against criminalization and call your represen

We discuss "calling in" as a practice rooted in a human rights framework that can transform how we engage across our divide and potentially be the bridge that helps our democracy survive.   Loretta’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Do an integrity audit: pause and self assess before responding Always focus o

We discuss what it takes to build worker power from scratch and how these efforts can reshape not only our workplaces, but democracy itself.   Jaz’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Organize a union in your workplace Train at Inside Organizer School   Jaz Brisack is a union organizer and cofounder of the Insi

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