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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:

Why No State is Safe: Amanda Becker on the Fight for Abortion Rights under the Trump Administration Apr 08, 2025

Show notes

In episode 117, Amanda Becker, author and The 19th News’ Washington correspondent, joins us to talk about how we should still be paying close attention to reproductive and abortion rights in this country - even if your state has protections.

Her first book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America,” was published by Bloomsbury in September 2024.

Becker has been on the beat for nearly two decades, covering the White House, the Supreme Court, Congress, multiple presidential elections, and scores of House and Senate campaigns. Before joining The 19th in April 2020, Becker spent nearly eight years at Reuters, where she was embedded with Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and several before that at CQ Roll Call, where she covered lobbying and influence.

Becker was a 2023 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University. Her byline has also appeared in The Washington Post, The New York Times and USA Today, among other publications.

Becker grew up in Ohio and recently moved back. She received a bachelor’s degree in political science with honors from Indiana University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California.

Resources:

* Amanda Becker - The 19th News

* You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America (Amanda Becker’s Book)

* The 19th News

* Abortion Fund of Ohio

* Ohio Women’s Alliance

* Abortion Finder (Ohio)

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Is the Press Really Free If It's Owned by the Oligarchy? Apr 01, 2025

Show notes

In episode 116, we talk about how the oligarchy owns the media in the U.S. and if that makes the press truly “free”.

References

* It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism a book by Senator Bernie Sanders and John Nichols - Bookshop.org US

* Free press: definition and role in democracy I liberties.eu | liberties.eu

* Overview of Freedom of the Press | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress

* Public Media Can Improve Our ‘Flawed’ Democracy | Annenberg

* About Public Media | CPB

* Democracy Index 2024 - Economist Intelligence Unit

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Healthcare for All: Eloisa Perard on Expanding Access & Equity Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

In episode 115, we sit down with Eloisa Perard, CEO and President of Gracelight Community Health in Los Angeles, to talk about all things healthcare advocacy and federally qualified health centers. Don’t know what those are? No worries, we didn’t either! Listen to this episode to learn more about the amazing work they do.

Gracelight Community Health is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center organization. In partnership with the executive management team, Ms. Perard creates strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals while accelerating and deploying technologies that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

A long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Perard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee for Health Care L.A., an Independent Physician Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Chicago School Board of Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Primary Care Association.

Resources:

* Eloisa’s LinkedIn

* Gracelight Community Health

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The Learning Space: Embracing Frustration for Growth in Life and Politics Mar 18, 2025

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In episode 114, we talk about the Learning Space. Have you ever been in that frustrating place where you want to understand something, but you just… don’t? Where your brain is stuck between “not knowing” and “knowing,” and all you want to do is quit? Well, according to Dr. Becky Kennedy, that frustration isn’t a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re learning. And today, we’re talking about why that matters—not just for personal growth, but for politics, society, and the way we navigate tough conversations.

Resources

* Dr. Becky’s Original Post

* Good Inside - Dr. Becky Kennedy

* Wikipedia - Becky Kennedy

* Sharon McMahon’s Post About The Learning Space

* ‫Overcoming Guilt & Building Tenacity with Kids & Adults | Dr. Becky Kennedy

* (2:46:00 - 3:03:00)

* The Messy, Beautiful Truth About Resilience with Dr. Becky Kennedy

* The art of political persuasion — Harvard Gazette

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Reconstruction and Resistance: Then and Now with Rachel Lee Perez Mar 11, 2025

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In episode 113, we sit down with author, historian, and founder and co-host of the Hashtag History podcast, Rachel Lee Perez. She was kind enough to give us a history lesson on the Reconstruction Era and how it compares to what’s happening in the world today.

Resources:

* Hashtag History Website

* Remedial Herstory Project

* The Hashtag History episode mentioned: Episode 117: The Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

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Young, Bold, and Leading: Anderson Clayton’s Fight for North Carolina as Democratic Party Chair Mar 04, 2025

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In episode 112, we spend some time chatting with Anderson Clayton who serves as the current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. We talk through what she’s currently fighting in NC, how to be a successful democrat in the state, and more.

Elected at 25 years old, Clayton is the youngest chair of a state democratic party. Chair Clayton grew up in Roxboro, North Carolina and graduated from Appalachian State University. She worked on Congresswoman Kathy Manning’s congressional campaign, in Iowa as a field organizer for the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren, and then for the Senate campaign of Amy McGrath. Prior to her election as Chair of North Carolina Democratic Party, Chair Clayton served as a chair of the Person County Democratic Party, her hometown county. Chair Clayton resides in Roxboro, NC.

Resources:

* Clayton for Carolina Website

* North Carolina Democratic Party Website

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Defending Democracy: A Discussion of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

In episode 111, we have a conversation about the book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth-Century by Timothy Snyder. You don’t want to miss this episode OR this short and informative read!

Resources

* Timothy Snyder | Penguin Random House

* On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century: Snyder, Timothy

* Democratic FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump fired her. She says it's not legal. - CBS News

* Opinion | How a German Thinker Explains MAGA Morality - The New York Times

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Words That Kill: The Dangers of Dehumanizing Rhetoric Feb 18, 2025

Show notes

In episode 110, we break down dehumanizing rhetoric by exploring how it has been used throughout history to justify violence, discrimination, and different atrocities. We also discuss the psychological and societal impacts of such rhetoric, and how it creates mob mentality and enables authoritarian regimes. Buckle up!

Resources

* The Cause and Effect of Language: Understanding Its Impact on Communication and Behavior – PsychWeb

* The Dark Side of Scrolling: How Social Media Impacts Radicalization - SEAN-CSO

* 'Less Than Human': The Psychology Of Cruelty : NPR

* Excerpts from Mein Kampf

* Rwanda genocide of 1994 - Ethnic Conflict, Hutu-Tutsi, Massacres | Britannica

* Rwanda: The First Conviction for Genocide | Holocaust Encyclopedia

* Get Out: More Americans Support Deporting Immigrants - The Survey Center on American Life

* The dark psychology of dehumanization, explained | Vox

* The Psychology of Dehumanization

* America's deadly epidemic: violence against women | Reuters

* Immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born : NPR

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Class War, Digital Strategy, and the Future of the Left with Liz Minnella Feb 11, 2025

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In this week’s episode, we chat with Liz Minnella about how the Democrats need to invest in and build a digital strategy, as well as focus on the class war instead of the culture war.

Liz is a mom of two toddlers, an advocate, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short actionable steps for fellow activists to take to advance gun violence prevention legislation and she helped lead the grassroots push to pass the IL Assault Weapons Ban. During the 2024 election cycle, she hit her stride organizing and activating everyday people to use their power and influence to make change. She founded Chicago Women for Harris and co-organized and MCd White Women: Answer the call, which broke Zoom with over 200,000 viewers. She served as the Finance Co-chair of Women for Harris and raised tens of millions of dollars for the Harris campaign. She held weekly Women Wednesdays for Harris Zoom calls and organized door knocking trips across the battleground states. Her work was featured in a front page article in the New York Times and on CNN in the days following the election. She is now continuing to champion progressive candidates and organizations at the local and national level and hopes to continue to expand the left’s online ecosystem to combat extremism and the spread of radicalizing misinformation.

Connect with Liz: Instagram

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From Personal Tragedy to Public Advocacy: Allie Phillips’ Fight for Change Feb 04, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Allie Phillips, a 29-year-old mother, advocate and Tennessee native who recently ran for the TN State House. She walks us through her tragic abortion story and how her experience led her to run for state legislature. Her priorities include ensuring that other women in Tennessee did not have to go through the experience she did and can access health care, improving the quality of public education, & working for common sense gun safety laws. Allie testified in front of the US Senate & was invited to the White House’s Women’s History Month Conference by President Joe Biden.

Though she lost her state race with just over 45% of the vote, as a first time candidate Allie knows how important it is to keep the fight moving forward. Her story is compelling, heartbreaking and inspiring. Everyone that hears her story leaves feeling empowered to make change. She is determined to continue to share her story and educate others on the dangers of these bans while inspiring them to take part in the progress of our future.

Connect with Allie: Instagram

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