The Resistbot Podcast

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Fight the Purge Mar 07, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 20 where we discuss purged voter rolls and which states are at the leading edge of disenfranchising voters. Listen along as we look back on the recent Texas primary election, share helpful voting resources, and inform listeners about Resistbot. Resistbot launched on March 8, 2017, and now celebrates five years of connecting constituents with electeds.

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Pass The Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act Now!

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Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:52 Melanie Introduces the show
2:02 Introducing the Panel
2:10 Athena Fulay
3:18 Christine Lu
3:54 Aftermath of the Texas Primary
5:54 Purging and Which States are Vulnerable
17:19 Voter Resources
18:15 Happy Anniversary Resistbot!
18:23 What is Resistbot
19:17 Useful Resistbot Functions
22:58 Petitions
27:43 More at Resistbot
36:34 Panelists Closings
39:51 Monthly Donors
40:30 Closing

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Ukraine, SCOTUS, Anti-Trans Bills in Texas Feb 28, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 19 where we discuss the major breaking news between February 20-27, 2022. Listen along as we have an open conversation with our panelists about what we do and do not know about these major hot topics including Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Texas Anti-Trans Directives, and Russia invading Ukraine.

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Chapters

0:00 Intro
0:51 Melanie Introduces the Show
2:23 Introducing the Panel
2:33 Athena Fulay
3:51 Christine Lu
5:27 Susan Stutz
6:26 Judge Ketanji Brown Jackon Nomination
16:09 Texas Anti-Trans Directive
17:02 Petition for Judge Jackson
27:42 Russia Invades Ukraine
44:56 Ukraine Petitions
47:06 Texas Petitions
47:57 Panelists Closings
50:15 Monthly Donors
50:41 Closings

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Justice Beyond Punishment Feb 21, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 18 where we continue the conversation from last week’s about defining the police, by discussing Prison Abolition! Listen along as we tackle why prison abolition is a necessary goal for our future with returning guest Ría Thompson-Washingon, an all-around expert, activist, abolitionist, and co-chair of The United People of Color Caucus for the National Lawyers Guild.

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Summer Thunder Part 1: The History of Policing in America

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Understanding Defunding the Police Feb 14, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 17 where we thoroughly explain one of the most misunderstood concepts: defunding the police! Listen along as we break down what defunding the police really means and what that could look like with this week’s guest Ría Thompson-Washington, an all-around expert, activist, abolitionist, and co-chair of The United People of Color Caucus for the National Lawyers Guild.

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Abortion Laws: Which Heartbeat Matters? Feb 07, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 16 where we deep dive into the age-old, ongoing conversation of reproductive justice and abortion. Listen along as we deconstruct one of the most popular theology-based talking points with this week’s guest Kia Smith, an unapologetic speaker, content creator, award-winning digital director, and V.P. of Communications for a national advocacy organization.

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Redistricting: Unblurring the Lines Jan 24, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 15 where we unravel the complexities of redistricting and reveal what communities are marginalized in the process along with this week’s guests Rashida Peterson, founder and CEO of 1847 Philanthropic; and Cristina Uribe, Director of Political Strategy at the Cultural Engagement Lab.

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This Seat is Taken by Susan Stutz

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Common Sense and the Hallway Commute Jan 17, 2022

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 14 where we discuss teleworking with Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice!, an organization focused on promoting self-advocacy and strengthening empowerment among disabled people; and national award-winning and board-certified PK-20 career educator and strategy coach, Dr. Chae Chambers.

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What Happens When Your Coup Fails Jan 10, 2022

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✊🤖 Our first episode of 2022 covers the timeline, implications, and consequences of the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Special guests for episode 13 are Nee Nee Taylor, a conductor for direct action, rapid response, and community aid for Harriets Wildest Dream and a leader in DMV Black Mama Bailout; and Debra Cleaver, founder of Vote.org and VoteAmerica.

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Petitions and Protest Dec 21, 2021

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✊🤖 Join us for our twelfth episode to learn about the history of petitions and protests in the United States and worldwide; and how you can organize to make a difference. Special guests this week include Professor Buzzkill covering history, and Resistbot co-founder Jason Putorti discussing how Resistbot has developed and where it's headed in 2022.

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Sanctuary Cities Dec 13, 2021

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✊🤖 Join us for our eleventh episode to learn about sanctuary cities and migrant justice with Jennifer Amuzie of Sanctuary DMV.

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