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United SHE Stands

Education to empower. Action to drive change.

Hosted by Ohioans, Ashley & Sara, United SHE Stands is an independent podcast helping everyday Americans get involved in politics. New episodes every Tuesday.

www.unitedshestands.com

Copyright: © Ashley & Sara

Latest Episodes:

Ohio This Month: We’re Building Something New & BS at the Statehouse Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

In episode 169, we announce the launch of Ohio Creators for Progress, a digital organizing network bringing together creators from across the state to win elections online. We also break down some of the worst bills moving through the Ohio Statehouse right now and share how you can take action.

Resources:

* OhioBills.WTF

* TAKE ACTION: Ohio Statehouse 2025-2026

* Ohio House Bill 1

* Ohio Senate Bill 88

* Ohio Senate Bill 156

* Ohio House Bill 269

* Bill would require schools to teach Ohio students ‘success sequence’ as life path

* Ohio House Bill 585

* Ohio House Bill 249

* Trans Ohio - Calls to Action

* Ohio House Bill 561

* Abortion Fund of Ohio - House Bill 347

* Ohio House Bill 347

* Abortion Forward - Action alert: Stop 24-hour waiting periods

* Ohio House Bill 531

* Honesty for Ohio Education - Help Stop Ohio HB 531

We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

People First Always: Jerrad Christian is for Ohioans Mar 17, 2026

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In episode 168, we chat with Jerrad Christian, Democrat running for Ohio's 12th Congressional District on a no-corporate-money, people-first platform. We get into healthcare, foreign policy, the economy, and what hope looks like when the stakes feel impossibly high.

Jerrad Christian grew up in rural Ohio in a working-poor family where government programs and community weren’t abstract policy debates; they were the difference between eating and not. He couch-surfed as a kid, watched his mom fight cancer with Medicare keeping her alive, and saw Social Security barely stretch far enough for the people in his life.

Jerrad served in the U.S. Navy as a flight deck fueler on a carrier during Operation Iraqi Freedom and, later, a meteorologist and oceanographer. After getting out and becoming a father, he took a job as a janitor in a factory - now he’s a software engineer. He’s never been rich; he worked his way to where he is through a lot of work and a lot of luck. He want successes like his to be the rule, not the exception.

Jerrad is running for office because he refuses to hand his son a country hollowed out by corruption, cruelty, and short-term thinking. He believes in clean water, honest government, working families, being a good human, and telling the truth even when it’s uncomfortable. He doesn’t worship politicians. He doesn’t punch down. And he won’t back away from a fight when the stakes are this high.

Resources:

* Jerrad Christian for Congress

* Donate to Jerrad’s Campaign

* Social Media:

We’re bringing together digital creators from across the state to build a powerful digital organizing network called Ohio Creators for Progress. Support and donate to this effort below! ⬇️

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

From Tattoo Shop to Capitol Hill: Sean Connolly Runs for Ohio’s 6th Congressional District Mar 10, 2026

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In episode 167, we sit down with Sean Connolly to talk about what it looks like to run for Congress as a labor Democrat in a true primary. We dig into his bold vision for investing in eastern Ohio, from high-speed rail to strengthening unions, lowering costs, and rebuilding the middle class, and what sets him apart from the rest of the field.

Sean Connolly was born and raised in Ohio and built his life around hard work, personal responsibility, and creating opportunity. As a small business owner for nearly a decade, he runs his tattoo shop on the belief that leadership means working alongside people, not over them. He considers himself a labor Democrat, loyal first to working families and focused on raising wages, protecting unions, and lowering costs even if that means challenging his own party.

He’s running for Congress on a big, ambitious idea: invest in America again, starting with a high-speed rail corridor connecting eastern Ohio to major job markets, and a broader push to modernize infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and rebuild the middle class. He says he’s not running to be a career politician, but to refocus government on working people and restore accountability for Ohio’s 6th Congressional District and then returning to what he loves - tattooing.

Resources:

* Sean Connolly for Ohio | Ohio's 6th Congressional District

* Donate to Sean’s Campaign

* Social Media:

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

These Patriotic Millionaires Want to Tax the Rich and Pay the People Mar 03, 2026

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In episode 166, we sit down with Ashley Craig of Patriotic Millionaires to unpack how extreme wealth inequality took hold in the United States and what it will actually take to fix it. Ashley breaks down why “tax the rich, pay the people, and spread the power” isn’t just a slogan - it’s a roadmap.

Ashley Craig is a former finance and audit professional who has spent her career working primarily for large corporations like The Walt Disney Company, Interpublicgroup, and Morgan Stanley. Craig is a life-long environmentalist, advocate for fair taxation, and corporate social responsibility. She retired from corporate work in 2022 and currently volunteers with political and social causes.

Resources:

* Patriotic Millionaires

* Books by Patriotic Millionaires:

* Pay the People! Why Fair Pay Is Good for Business and Great for America

by John Driscoll, Morris Pearl, and The Patriotic Millionaires

* Tax the Rich! How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer by Morris Pearl, Erica Payne, and The Patriotic Millionaires

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Still in the Fight: Rose Lounsbury Runs Again for Ohio House Feb 24, 2026

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In episode 165, we sit down with Rose Lounsbury to talk about why she’s running again for the Ohio House and what’s at stake for public schools, voting rights, and working families. We dig into vouchers, gerrymandering, healthcare costs, and what it will take to build an Ohio that truly works for everyday families.

Rose Lounsbury is running for State Representative in Ohio’s House District 36, which includes Kettering, Oakwood, Riverside, East Dayton, and downtown Dayton. A former public school teacher, the daughter of two retired teachers, and the mother of teenage triplets in public school, Rose is deeply committed to protecting and strengthening Ohio’s public schools.

Her political journey began during the pandemic with the League of Women Voters, where she developed a strong belief that voting rights are the foundation of a healthy democracy. She is committed to fair, accessible elections for all Ohioans.

Rose’s great-grandfather immigrated to Southeast Ohio in the early 1900s to work in the coal mines, believing Ohio was a place where hard work could lead to a good life. Rose still believes that hardworking families should be able to afford housing, food, and healthcare without fear of financial ruin.

This is Rose’s second time running for office, and she is running again because the challenges facing Ohio’s families are growing—not shrinking. Rose believes Ohio can have strong schools, fair elections, and an economy that works for working people—and she’s ready to fight for that future.

Resources:

* Rose for Ohio

* Donate to Rose’s Campaign

* Follow Rose and her campaign on social media:

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

*BONUS* Inside Operation Metro Surge: Living Through This Moment in Minneapolis Feb 19, 2026

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In this month’s bonus episode, we talk with Minneapolis resident Emma about what it’s been like to live in the city during Operation Metro Surge, where two community members were murdered in the streets by federal agents. She shares what she’s seeing on the ground and how neighbors are showing up for one another in powerful, hopeful ways during an incredibly frightening time.

DISCLAIMER: This was recorded on Tuesday, February 10th. On Thursday, February 12th, Tom Homan, the Trump Administration’s “boarder czar”, said Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis was ending. We’ll believe it when we see it.

Minnesota & Minneapolis organizations to donate to:

* Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action (COPAL)

* Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC)

* Stand with Minnesota

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Ohio’s GOP ICE Cooperation Package Feb 17, 2026

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In episode 163, we break down the Ohio GOP’s newly introduced “Cooperation Package,” a set of four bills designed to expand cooperation with federal immigration enforcement (ICE) across the state. We walk through what each bill would do, why they matter, and the real impacts they could have on Ohio communities. Plus, we share specific, immediate action steps listeners can take to make their voices heard.

Resources:

* OhioBills.wtf

* Ohio Republicans introduce multi-bill package to mandate cooperation with ICE

* House Bill 26 | 136th General Assembly | Ohio Legislature

* House Bill 200 | 136th General Assembly | Ohio Legislature

* House Bill 281 | 136th General Assembly | Ohio Legislature

* House Bill 544 | 136th General Assembly | Ohio Legislature

* Public Safety Committee | Ohio House of Representatives

* Judiciary Committee | Ohio House of Representatives

* Ohio’s Democratic state lawmakers introduce bills to limit ICE | WOSU Public Media

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Amanda’s Mild Takes in a Brutal Political Era Feb 10, 2026

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In episode 162, we’re joined by Amanda Nelson of Amanda’s Mild Takes to talk about how power actually operates in the United States. We dig into the fears around the 2026 elections, the history behind modern immigration enforcement, and what real pro-democracy change could look like if Democrats retake Congress.

Amanda Nelson is an amateur historian and political content creator behind Amanda’s Mild Takes, a media brand that uses history, political science, and civics to explain how power actually operates in the United States. She publishes daily political analysis and action ideas for an engaged audience of over a million people who want historical context, not just headlines.

Resources:

* Amanda’s Mild Takes on…

* Uncap the House: The fastest pro-Democracy law we could pass today

* Is ICE the Gestapo...or something more American?

Connect with United SHE Stands:

* Buy us a coffee ☕️

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

A Do-Something Democrat for Ohio’s 15th District: Meet Don Leonard Feb 03, 2026

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In episode 161, we talk with congressional candidate Don Leonard about what it really means to be a “Do-Something Democrat” in this political moment. Our conversation spans the issues hitting working families hardest - from healthcare, childcare, and housing to economic insecurity, immigration, and accountability for ICE - and what practical action in Congress could look like.

Don spent the last decade as a City and Regional Planning professor at The Ohio State University and recently stepped away from teaching to run for Congress as a Do-Something Democrat in Ohio’s 15th District. A Medicaid kid turned educator and new dad, Don entered the race after watching working families get squeezed while extremists profit from division and dysfunction. Don is focused on economic freedom, protecting democratic institutions, and flipping one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the country. He’s building a people-powered campaign centered on real results for working people.

Resources:

* Don’s Campaign Website

* Donate to Don’s Campaign

* Volunteer for Don’s Campaign

Connect with United SHE Stands:

This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

We Can Shape What Ohio Votes On in 2026: What You Need to Know About Ohio’s Potential Ballot Initiatives Jan 27, 2026

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In episode 160, we bring you our monthly Ohio-politics focus discussion and, yes, we’re already talking about what could be on your November ballot. We break down the four citizen-led ballot initiatives currently gathering signatures - from marriage equality and broad nondiscrimination protections to a proposal to abolish property taxes and an effort to end qualified immunity - so you know what they are and whether you should sign a petition to support them. We also flag urgent Statehouse bills on immigration and minors’ access to mental health care and share exactly how you can take action right now.

Learn More About the Ballot Initiatives:

* Home | Ohio Equal Rights

* Ax Ohio Tax - AxOHTax

* Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity

Resources:

* TAKE ACTION: Ohio Priority Bills 2025-2026

* Ohio Senate Bill 172

* Ohio House Bill 42

* Resolution Opposing Ohio House Bill 42 (for school boards)

* Ohio House Bill 172

* Ohio Senate Bill 274

* How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims? - News 5 Cleveland

* Thomas Hall - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Chair

* Ron Ferguson - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Vice Chair

* Ohio House Health Committee

* Ohio Senate Health Committee

* Frequently Asked Questions About Qualified Immunity – Unlawful Shield

* Understanding Your Taxes | Hudson, OH - Official Website

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This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

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