The Art of Calling In: Loretta Ross
June 5th, 2025
“Human rights is our goal.”
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 Ross is an activist and an associate professor at Smith College. Loretta has had a long career in the human rights movement and her new book is Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel.
Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Loretta are:
Do an integrity audit: pause and self assess before responding
Always focus on the good part of people
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Loretta Ross
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis