Tag: Voting (18)

Deliberative Democracy: Jane Suiter and David Farrell of the Irish Citizens’ Assembly

December 13, 2019

"Citizens who were in there came to sensible policy decisions."

Jane Suiter and David Farrell helped co-found the Irish Citizens’ Assembly, a deliberative forum that puts citizens at the heart of the considerations for constitutional and political reforms. We discuss how regular citizens can be trusted to weigh the evidence, make nuanced policy decisions, and become deep stakeholders in civic life.

Keeping Government Accountable: David Greising

November 29, 2019

“The search for truth is its own reward.”

David Greising is the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, Illinois’ only non-partisan full-service watchdog organization. Through investigative reporting and policy advocacy, BGA works towards transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government. We discuss the value of exposing corruption and empowering citizens to engage and act.

Powering American Democracy: Seth Flaxman

November 22, 2019

“The real tradition in the U.S. is make voting convenient.”

Seth Flaxman is the co-founder of Democracy Works, a non-profit and non-partisan organization that aims to make voting simple and seamless. They provide tools for voters, such as TurboVote, as well as critical data infrastructure for elections. We talk about voting in the 21st century, creating partnerships for a stronger democracy, and increasing voter turnout.

Protecting our Elections: Marcia Johnson-Blanco

November 15, 2019

“The right to vote is preservative of all other rights.”

Marcia Johnson-Blanco is the Co-Director of the Voting Rights Project, an initiative of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. The program works to ensure voters have an equal opportunity to vote, to have that vote count, and to keep elections free and fair. We talk about the challenges, threats, and solutions facing our democracy and elections.

Podcasting for Democracy: Civics 101

November 8, 2019

“If you don't understand the system you're in, you can't change it.”

Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice host Civics 101, the podcast refresher course about the basics of how American democracy works. We discuss the importance of empowering citizens and understanding the rules of our complex system, as well as the enduring repercussions of slavery in the United States.

Reimagining Civic Learning: Louise Dubé

November 1, 2019

“It is not possible to run a democracy without investing in our kids.”

Louise Dubé is the Executive Director of iCivics, an organization whose mission is to cultivate a new generation of students for thoughtful and active citizenship. We discuss the critical importance of high-quality civics education, the role of iCivics games in effective learning, and the necessity for robust investment and legislation in this space.

Of the People, By the People: Mila Atmos

October 25, 2019

“We need to make those tax dollars work for us.”

Mila Atmos is the Founder and Host of Future Hindsight, this very podcast whose mission is to spark civic engagement. In this mini episode with Associate Producer Myriam Zumbühl, we discuss how we are all part of the government through the taxes we pay, and how we need to hold our elected representatives accountable.

The Sustaining Power of Passion: Mila Atmos

October 18, 2019

“We have to follow through on the things that are important to us.”

Mila Atmos is the Founder and Host of Future Hindsight, this very podcast whose mission is to spark civic engagement. In this mini episode with Associate Producer Myriam Zumbühl, we talk about the ongoing nature of civic engagement, the need to be continuously engaged, and the power of using your passion to sustain your efforts.

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Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Protest, Vote, Voter Engagement

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Citizen, Civic Engagement, Democracy, Government, participation, Passion, Protest, Public Service, Representation, Social Contract, Society, Voting

The Three Dimensions of Freedom: Billy Bragg

October 11, 2019

“Our enemy is not capitalism, it’s not conservatism, its cynicism.”

Billy Bragg is an acclaimed songwriter, activist, and author. We recently sat down in front of a live audience at Columbia University’s Holder Initiative to discuss his latest book, The Three Dimensions of Freedom, the current state of Western Democracy, how we got here, and what we can do to make it better.

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Advocacy, Art, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Democracy, Equality, Human Rights, Music, Protest, Union, Workers Rights

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Accountability, Brexit, Capitalism, Citizen, Civic Engagement, Democracy, Freedom, Government, Neoliberalism, participation, Protest, Representation, Social Contract, Society, Solidarity, Voting

The Power of Civic Engagement: Mila Atmos

October 4, 2019

“The government is us.”

Mila Atmos is the Founder and Host of Future Hindsight, this very podcast whose mission is to spark civic engagement. In this mini episode with Associate Producer Myriam Zumbühl, we discuss what the term civic engagement means, and why we can only be represented if we participate in our society.

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Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Democracy, Vote, Voter Engagement, Voting Rights

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Citizen, Civic Engagement, Democracy, Government, participation, Protest, Representation, Social Contract, Society, Voting

The Time for Civic Engagement is Now: Mila Atmos

September 27, 2019

“We need to be committed to participating in our democracy.”

Mila Atmos is the Founder and Host of Future Hindsight, this very podcast whose mission is to spark civic engagement. In this mini episode with Associate Producer Myriam Zumbühl, we discuss how the podcast came to be and why we all need to participate in our democracy.

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Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Civil Rights, Community Activism, Democracy, Human Rights, Voter Engagement

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Citizen, Civic Engagement, Democracy, participation, Representation, Social Contract, Society, Voting

Census 2020: Ashley Allison (Rebroadcast)

July 12, 2019

“I would tell people to encourage them to participate in the census because when they are counted, they are seen, and resources can come to your community.” This interview with Ashley Allison of The Leadership Conference about the important role of the census for our democracy was originally released on October 5, 2018. She speaks […]

Democracy Works: David Frum

April 27, 2019

“We have to make democracy deliver better.”

This is a bonus episode from the Democracy Works podcast, which examines what it means to live in a democracy. Host Jenna Spinelle interviews David Frum, the author of Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic. He discusses how we can use the tools of civic engagement to build the democracy we want for ourselves and for future generations.

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Interview

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Civic Engagement, Civil Discourse, Democracy, Democratic Institutions, Dialogue, Habits of Democracy, Organization, Voting

Ashley Allison

October 5, 2018

“I would tell people to encourage them to participate in the census because when they are counted, they are seen, and resources can come to your community.”

Ashley Allison is the Executive Vice President of Campaigns and Programs at The Leadership Conference, the nation’s premier civil and human rights coalition. We discuss how the census is a cornerstone of our democracy. The data it provides is vital for delivering the resources and services that are necessary to sustain thriving communities.

Esther de Rothschild and Aicha Cherif

September 28, 2018

“Your vote does matter to someone you love, and that’s enough reason to just get up early on a Tuesday or mail in a ballot.”

Esther de Rothschild is the founder of The Love Vote, a platform where people who cannot vote, mobilize those who can. Together with Outreach Director Aicha Cherif, we discuss how love can be a strong motivator for voting. Eligible voters are moved to vote on behalf of their loved ones and give collective action a powerful boost.

Brian Miller

September 21, 2018

“Our democracy simply works better when more citizens show up and participate.”

Brian Miller is the Executive Director of Nonprofit VOTE, an organization that partners with other nonprofits to integrate voter engagement into their ongoing activities. We discuss the importance of promoting voter registration in excluded communities to achieve full representation, and the benefits of a non-partisan, in person approach to do so.

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Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Community Activism, Education, Equality, Interview, Political Strategy, U.S. Representatives, Voter Engagement

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Civic Engagement, Collective Action, National Voter Registration Day, Nonprofit, Nonprofit VOTE, Register to Vote, Voting

Rachel Leyland and Dr. Kendra Abel

August 3, 2018

“We have to stand up for what is right and it's not just about us. It's about the future of our children and their children.”

Rachel Leyland and Kendra Abel are public school teachers in Oklahoma City who participated in the walkout in April of 2018. We discuss how the walkout shed light on the problems caused by chronic underfunding of public education, the power of standing together to demand change, and the importance of supporting pro-education candidates for office.

Paul Lagunes

July 6, 2018

“Fighting corruption is not an end in and of itself, it's an effort toward improving society at large.”

Paul Lagunes is a Columbia University political scientist whose scholarship focuses on corruption in the Americas. His current book project is “Corruption and Oversight: Insights from Field Experiments”. We define corruption, discuss how it relates to democracy, and learn that voting is a tool to fight against it.

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Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Corruption, Equality, Interview, Political Strategy, Poverty, Voter Engagement

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Civic Action, Civic Engagement, Collective Action, Contingent Behavior, Corruption, Democracy, Government, Oversight, Politics, Transparency, Voting