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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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How the Threat of Sexual Violence in Electoral Politics is Both Racist & Sexist: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Bedera Oct 03, 2024

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Sociologist, and sexual violence researcher, Dr. Nicole Bedera, discusses her new book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence. The book is a must-read, and Dr. Bedera's research often spills over into conversations on social media — like a recent thread in which she unpacks how the implicit thread of sexual violence, has seeped into political rhetoric — and it's employed in a way that's both racist, and sexist.

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What We All Get Wrong About Ohio: A Conversation with Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, Liz Walters Sep 26, 2024

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Liz Walters, Chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the November election, what pundits get wrong about Ohio voters, crucial initiatives on this November's ballot, and of course, Ohio's own J.D. Vance, and his regressive views about women, and reproductive freedom.

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: How Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands Ran on Reproductive Rights & Flipped a Red District Sep 05, 2024

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Alabama Representative Marilyn Lands, made headlines earlier this year when she defeated a Republican in a special election, and flipped a red district—a district that Trump had previously won by a large margin. And she did it by sharing her own abortion story. Lands joins me to discuss that election, her upcoming legislative goals, as well as, how leaning into a personal narrative, especially on reproductive rights, can help win elections.

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J.D .Vance's Weird Worldview Doesn't Align with American Women But Does Align with Project 2025: A Conversation with Debbie Cox Bultan Aug 28, 2024

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Debbie Cox Bultan, the CEO of the NewDEAL, discusses J.D. Vance's harmful worldview as it relates to women, and how his view aligns perfectly with the dark, oppressive vision Project 2025 lays out for women's lives.

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The NewDEAL Leaders

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio Aug 23, 2024

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Representative Shontel Brown of Ohio discusses her key legislation, including the U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act, as well as, proposed legislation to minimize the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on all U.S. elections.

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U-FIGHT Act: The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act

Securing Elections from AI Deception Act

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention: A Conversation with Representative Lauren Underwood Aug 19, 2024

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Special Coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: Representative Lauren Underwood joins The Electorette to discuss a new resolution (Resolution 1386) just introduced by Democrats to counter the Republican's Project 2025, and its dark vision for the country. Underwood also discusses the Momnibus Act, Vice President Kamala Harris's support for maternal healthcare, and the palpable energy at this year's DNC held in Chicago. Maternal Health Hotline is 1-833-TLC-MAMA

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Resolution 1386

Full Text Resolution 1386: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Project 2025

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Momnibus Act

Maternal Health Hotline is 1-833-TLC-MAMA

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The Harris-Walz Joyful Campaign Explained: A Conversation with Atima Omara Aug 19, 2024

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Author, and award-winning political strategist, Atima Omara, joins me to discuss the energy and enthusiasm behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's campaign. We discuss whether this energy will translate to more trust and support for women candidates in the future, particularly Black women, and other women of color who run for office. We also talk about the chemistry between Harris and Walz, Walz's legislative background, and what other men in office can learn from his record.

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Atima Omara's podcast: Embracing Your Voice

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Ballot Measures for a Stronger Democracy: A Conversation with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo Aug 15, 2024

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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC), discusses November ballot measures, particularly initiatives that will expand abortion access in states where abortion has been restricted or banned. We also discuss how ballot measures allow ordinary citizens an avenue to transform their communities.

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Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC)

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Is There Hope for Abortion Rights in Florida? A Conversation with Leader Fentrice Driskell Aug 09, 2024

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Leader Fentrice Driskell of the Florida House of Representatives discusses Florida's extreme abortion law, which earlier this year banned abortion at 6 weeks — before most women know they're pregnant. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, as there is an initiative on the Florida ballot this November, which, if passed, could significantly expand access in the state. Leader Driskell also discusses the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership on reproductive rights.

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New DEAL Leaders

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Floridians Protecting Freedom Ballot Initiative

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The Resilience Myth: A Conversation with Activist & Author, Soraya Chemaly Aug 01, 2024

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Award-winning activist and author, Soraya Chemaly, discusses her new book, The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma, and dismantles long-standing notions about what resilience is, while challenging us to rethink how we employ resilience as a source of grit and strength both within ourselves and for others.