Witch the Vote Podcast

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Episode 15: Salem's No Camping Amendment Apr 13, 2024

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We're back, witches! In this re-entry episode, Paige and Erica recap the recent committee meeting regarding the proposed "no camping" amendment and why it falls flat. Check it out before the next meeting on 4/23!

Watch a recording of the meeting here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXDgOeH6miM

Read the full text of the amendment here:

https://www.salemma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif12836/f/agendas/ordinance_to_amend_ch_24_relative_to_camping.pdf

Salem's Direct Aid Groups:

@witchcityaction

@salem_survival_program

Minisode: Announcing SOLIDARITY SUNDAY Dec 07, 2021

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In this short but sweet episode, Paige and Erica take a quick victory lap around the Salem Election results before revealing Witch the Vote's December Donation Drive giveaway, SOLIDARITY SUNDAY!

Links:

Help Lev McClain defend his Ward 4 win:

donorbox.org/campaign-for-mcclain

Solidarity Northshore Request List:

instagram.com/solidaritynorthshore

Solidarity Northshore Venmo: venmo.com/u/solidaritynorthshore

Solidarity Northshore CashApp: cash.app/$SolidarityNorthshore

Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann and Paige Curtin. It is produced by Anthony Fino and Magda.

Episode 14: Witch-Worthy Candidates: Re-Elect Mayor Kim Nov 01, 2021

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Paige and Erica simply couldn't talk about the Salem Mayoral race sober... and maybe you shouldn't either? We highly recommend you watch at least a sampling of the first Mayoral Debate before diving into this coverage, but even if you don't you'll probably pick up on our main message: vote for Kim!

October 18th Mayoral Debate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVShX_aPC-I&ab_channel=SalemAccessTV-Public

October 26th Mayoral Debate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksbDvMYWn5A&ab_channel=SalemAccessTV-Public

Find your polling place:

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//bal/myelectioninfo.aspx

Mayoral Debate Fact Checks:

https://www.salem4all.com/post/the-greatest-challenge-facing-salem-mayoral-debate-fact-check-question-1-october-18-2021

https://www.salem4all.com/post/salem-s-diversity-equity-inclusion-mayoral-debate-fact-check-question-2-october-18-2021

Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Magda the Troll. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

Episode 13: Witch-Worthy Candidates: City Council Oct 27, 2021

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Election day 11/2/21 is fast approaching, and there are a lot of names on that ballot! In this episode, Paige and Erica reveal their not-so-secret endorsements for Salem City Council- and spill some tea about who they're definitely NOT voting for!

Voter Resources:

Salem League of Women Voters Toolbox-

https://lwvsalem.org/voter-toolbox

Rainbow Times Endorsements-

http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/rainbow-

times-releases-key-endorsements/

SATV Candidate Interviews- https://www.youtube.com/user/salemtv1/videos

r/SalemMA Election Thread- https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/p7czdx/everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_the_2021/

Episode 12: Vote for Alice Merkl! Sep 10, 2021

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Alice Merkl is a longtime member of the HausWitch Community, as well as an absolute blessing to Salem, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and frankly the whole dang world. And she's running for Salem City Council! We could go on for hours about everything we love about Alice and why she's the only person qualified to lead, but we figured we'd let the High Priestess of Civic Engagement speak for herself. Check out our interview with Alice here AND on the HausWitch Community Page. Wanna meet Alice in person? She'll be popping up at the HausWitch store on Saturday 9/11 from 1-3pm. Go Alice go!!

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Written interview with Alice on the HausWitch Community Page (with links to the volunteer orgs she mentions in this episode):

https://hauswitchstore.com/blogs/community/meet-the-candidate-alice-angel-merkl

Alice's Campaign Page: https://www.electalicemerkl.com/

Episode 11: We're Back! The Salem 2021 Elections Sep 09, 2021

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We're back, witches! It's voting season once again and Paige + Erica have a LOT to say about the current State of Affairs in our beloved Salem, MA. In this episode we'll let you know what we plan to talk about in the next couple months, whose campaigns we're all riled up about, and why your vote ACTUALLY matters in local elections.

Got questions? Got answers to our questions? Got political spellwork to share with the class? Let us know at witchthevote@gmail.com!

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Salem MA Ward Map: https://www.salem.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif3756/f/uploads/ward_precinct_map_2015_large.pdf

Our Preliminary Picks: https://witchthevote.org/preliminary-picks

"Everything You Ever Needed to Know About the 2021 Salem Election" Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/SalemMA/comments/p7czdx/everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_the_2021/

Salem League of Women Voters Voter Toolbox: https://lwvsalem.org/voter-toolbox

Episode 10: Housing in the Time of Covid-19 May 25, 2020

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In this ongoing time of crisis, creating affordable housing options is more urgent than ever. Social distancing, though crucial for public health and safety, is a luxury that many cannot afford. For every celebrity tweeting #StayHome and singing in their mask on Instagram, there are dozens more regular folx crammed into small spaces with roommates coming and going. And there are even more who have no place to shelter in at all. Luckily there are options, and we'll tell you about a really good option for Salem... after we rage about absentee leaders, militant re-openers, and systemic racism, obviously.

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More info about Accessory Dwelling Units: https://www.witchthevote.com/support-adus

Instagram post about efficient Covid-19 responses in African countries: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5U7CanAZZ/

Buy your books here instead of Amazon: bookshop.org

Beyond Belief Podcast with Jerico Mandybur: https://jericomandybur.com/beyond-belief-podcast

To email Councilor Dominguez: ddominguez@salem.com, use a subject like "Support for ADUs"

Episode 9: Disrupting Whiteness in Wellness w/ Rachael Junard Apr 29, 2020

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Rachael Junard is the Senior Regional Manager of ActBlue AND co-founder of You Good Sis? a yoga and wellness collective for Black and Brown women. We talked to her about local campaign fundraising, disrupting whiteness in wellness, and our Elemental-themed questions.

LINKS!

Inclusv - inclusv.com
The Yoga is Dead Podcast - yogaisdeadpodcast.com/home

Actblue - secure.actblue.com

You Good Sis - yougoodsisyoga.com

Hive Soul Yoga - hivesoulyoga.com

Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Rachael Junard. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

Episode 8: Coven Check-in Apr 14, 2020

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We’re easing back into our info-based witchery by touching base with the Coven At-Large to see how y’all are doing right now. We unpack your answers to our elemental questions, the perils of capitalism (as always), mutual aid, our own podcast recs, and more!!

Minisode: Vote for Bernie Sanders Mar 09, 2020

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We have a pretty simple message for this episode: Vote for Bernie Sanders to be the next President of the United States.

Links!

How voters psych themselves out and vote for the wrong candidate - https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-voters-psych-themselves-out-and-choose-the-wrong-candidate/

Find your primary dates and polling places at https://www.witchthevote.com/primary-dates

Follow us online at www.witchthevote.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/witchthevote, and on Instagram at @witchthevote. This episode of the #WitchTheVote Podcast is hosted by Erica Feldmann, Paige Curtin, and Arlo Underfoot. It is produced by Anthony Bonarrigo.

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