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**The Electorette**

The Electorette is one of the longest running feminist podcasts, and offers analyses and solutions to the world’s biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women. Hosted by Jennifer Taylor-Skinner, The Electorette regularly features award-winning authors, politicians, academics, activists, and organizers like the founder of Mom’s Demand Action, Shannon Watts, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and author and MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Fellow, Nicole Fleetwood. The Electorette is independently owned and operated—please support us by subscribing to the podcast on your favorite platform!

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Amy Aronson, Author of the New Book "Crystal Eastman: A Revolutionary Life" Jan 22, 2020

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Amy Aronson

On this episode, I have a conversation with Amy Aronson, author of the new book titled "Crystal Eastman: A Revolutionary Life." Crystal Eastman was an uncompromising feminist, an early advocate for workers' rights, reproductive rights, a socialist, and an anti-militarist. She was also branded the most dangerous woman in America. Eastman also helped write the Equal Rights Amendment and was co-founder of the ACLU.

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April Reign, #OscarsSoWhite Creator Discusses This Year's Nominations Jan 16, 2020

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April Reign

On this episode, I have a conversation with April Reign, the creator of #OscarsSoWhite viral hashtag and movement, created to confront the lack of diversity in the Oscars and movie industry as a whole. We discuss this year's Oscar nominations, changes to the industry since the #OscarsSoWhite movement began, and some reactions to criticisms of Hollywood's lack of diversity.

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Kate Kelly, Activist & Advocate for Women's RIghts Discusses the Equal Rights Amendment Jan 14, 2020

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Kate Kelly

On this episode, I discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) with passionate advocate and activist for women's rights, Kate Kelly. We discuss the role that the state of Virginia will play in finally ratifying the ERA, after it was introduced nearly a century ago.

About Today's Guest:

In 2013 Kate Kelly founded a group called Ordain Women to advocate for gender equality in the Mormon Church. She was convicted of apostasy by 3 male Mormon leaders & excommunicated from the church in June 2014 for speaking out against the institutional oppression of women.

Throughout her legal career, she has been committed to defending human rights, the rights of refugees and asylum seekers, as well as, the rights of other marginalized groups.

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Kina Collins, Activist, Organizer & Candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Nov 11, 2019

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Kina Collins

Kina Collins is a nationally recognized gun violence prevention and healthcare advocate running for the IL-07 Congressional District seat. Kina Collin's interest in activism began after witnessing gun violence as a 7 year-old growing up in Chicago. We discuss her candidacy against a 22-year incumbent, her success with pushing historic legislation for women, and the importance of healthcare justice for those in marginalized communities.

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Actress & Writer, Niccole Thurman Talks Politics & Satirizing Conservatives on Comedy Central Nov 04, 2019

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Niccole Thurman

Actress, Improviser & Writer, Niccole Thurman talks about politics, her roles satirizing conservatives on Comedy Central, and self-care in a toxic political climate.

Niccole Thurman has most recently appeared on HBO's A Black Lady Sketch Show, and Shrill on Hulu. Previously, she was a Citizen Journalist on the Comedy Central show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, where she brilliantly satirized Black conservatives in the vein of Diamond & Silk.

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Shanda Yates, Candidate for Mississippi House of Representative Oct 13, 2019

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Shanda Yates is running for Mississippi's House of Representative, a state crucial for Democrats to gain legislative power in the South, including putting a stop to extreme partisan gerrymandering and fighting back against the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.

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Media Matters: How CNN & MSNBC Are Letting Fox News Influence Their Abortion Coverage with Sharon Kann Oct 07, 2019

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This episode explores a new report by Media Matters which reveals how television networks like MSNBC and CNN, allow Fox News to influence their abortion related coverage, poisoning the coverage with lies about abortion. Sharon Kann, an abortion rights and reproductive health program director at Media Matters, discusses the details of the report.

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Media Matters Report: Other networks are letting Fox News poison abortion-related coverage with dangerous lies

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Debra Rodman: Democratic Candidate for Senate in Virginia Sep 30, 2019

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Debra Rodman is currently a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and is now running for the Senate in Virginia's 12th District. This is one of the most important local elections for Democrats to retake the Senate and shift the balance of power. This is also one of the most important local election of 2019.

In our conversation, we discuss the state of politics in Virginia including reproductive rights, reducing gun violence, and election security.

Debra Rodman also has some wise advice for women who are considering running for office.

The Virginia Senate election is on November 5, 2019. To support Debra Rodman's Senate race, please volunteer and/or donate here: Debra Rodman For Senate

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A'shanti Gholar, Political Director for Emerge Sep 23, 2019

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Emerge is an organization dedicated to recruiting & training Democratic women to run for office. In this conversation with A'shanti Gholar, the political director for Emerge, we discuss the challenges women running for office face including the hurdle of proving their "electability."

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Ending Street Harassment with Hollaback Co-Founder & Executive Director, Emily May Sep 16, 2019

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On this episode, I talk with Emily May, the co-founder and executive director of Hollaback, an organization and campaign devoted to ending street harassment worldwide.

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