Lala Wu, the Executive Director of the Sister District Project, discusses the historic confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the impact and importance of having diverse representation at all levels of government. We also discuss the status of the Republican long-game to undermine democracy, specifically as it relates to redrawing congressional maps. Recently, Republicans attempted to apply a fringe constitutional theory called Independent State Legislature doctrine to further weaken voting rights in a few key states; Lala Wu explains why this strategy failed in the short-term, but may be a concern in the long run.
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Diversity in Government Representation, and Republican Efforts to Weaken Access to the Ballot with Lala Wu of Sister District

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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EMILYs List president, Jessica Mackler, joins The Electorette to discuss the importance of electing pro-choice, Democratic women to office—candidates who are unapologetic advocates for reproductive rights. We also discuss how unified messaging about abortion rights, among all Democrats, will energize voters. Lastly, we discuss the crucial role Vice President Kamala Harris has in being an outspoken advocate for reproductive justice.
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EMILYs List Candidates

Kamala Harris Reproductive Freedoms Tour

Women Vote

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Abortion access and its impact on elections. 0:00

Jennifer Taylor-Skinner interviews EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler on post-Dobbs electoral politics.

Democrats have successfully framed abortion as a clear choice in elections, leading to wins when messaging is clear and personal.

Jessica Mackler: When we run on #ReproductiveRights, we win in elections.

Jennifer Taylor-Skinner: Alabama special election shows the power of advocating for reproductive rights to energize voters.


VP Kamala Harris' leadership on reproductive rights. 5:50

Kamala Harris has been consistent and outspoken about reproductive justice, calling Republicans extremists and vowing to veto a national abortion ban.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been a consistent champion of reproductive freedom throughout her career.


Abortion and reproductive rights in the 2022 midterm elections. 9:01

Democrats are consistent on messaging around reproductive rights and abortion, with men and women on the same page.

Women elected leaders bring unique perspectives to the issue, which can make a real difference in messaging and outcomes.

Larry Hogan, the former Governor of Maryland, and current Republican candidate for the Senate, has an anti-choice record, and supports the Republican plan to ban abortion nationally.

Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic candidate for the Maryland Senate race, is a champion for reproductive freedom, and Maryland voters will choose her over Hogan.

The Republican Vice Presidential pick may be a problem for Trump due to their anti-choice record.

The Biden-Harris ticket has a clear contrast on reproductive rights, with a champion on the ticket and an anti-choice record from Trump.


Abortion rights and the upcoming election. 15:28

Jessica Mackler: "Underestimating women's outrage on abortion rights is a bad choice for Republicans."

Jessica Mackler: "Democratic ticket will defend and restore reproductive rights, while Republican ticket will restrict them."

Jessica Mackler: "We can deliver a democratic trifecta driven by women candidates."

Jessica Mackler: "We've seen people turn out for reproductive freedom in elections."

Jessica Mackler: "Securing power will allow us to restore these rights."

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EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler, On the Importance of Electing Pro-Choice Democratic Women

Esosa Osa, the founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, an organization that fights the harmful information ecosystems that target Black communities, discusses how misinformation and disinformation campaigns target the Black community and voters. Osa served as the Senior Advisor to Stacey Abrams' gubernatorial campaign, and is the former deputy direction of Fair Fight Action — roles which helped hone her skills in spotting and combatting disinformation campaigns which targeted Black voters. She also explains the role of social media platforms, like TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter, play in helping to proliferate harmful disinformation, as well as, the role of foreign-influence campaigns, like the Russian tactics employed during the 2016 election cycle. Lastly, we discuss the role of AI and how the quickly evolving technology will make it even harder to detect, and fight disinformation.
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Onyx Impact
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When Disinformation Targets Black Voters: Esosa Osa Explains the 2024 Disinformation Landscape

Dr. Jade S. Sasser discusses eco-anxiety, climate guilt, and her new book, "Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future," as well as, the growing reproductive-resistance movement among young people who've decided to refrain from having children due to the looming climate crisis.
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Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future
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Is the Climate Crisis Making You Think Twice About Having Kids? A Conversation With Dr. Jade S. Sasser

Sondra Goldshein, the Executive Director of The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy,  discusses the organization's election-year ground game focused on electing candidates who support family friendly policies like childcare, elder care, and paid family leave. The organization is investing $40 million dollars to back the reelection campaign of the Biden/Harris administration, as well as, to support robust door-to-door field programs, with the goal of electing leaders in six battleground states: Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Montana.
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The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy
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Focusing on a Family Friendly Economy to Energize Voters & Transform the Country with Sondra Goldschein

Dr. Venice Haynes, the Senior Director of Research and Community Engagement at United States of Care, an organization focused on building a better health care system by expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare, discusses their recent report which shows positive outcomes, particularly for Black women, when state-level Community Based Organizations (CBOs) are invested in maternal health.
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Patient-First Care Research Findings
United States of Care Health Equity Report
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Diversity in Government Representation, and Republican Efforts to Weaken Access to the Ballot with Lala Wu of Sister District

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