BE Involved. Politics with a small p. Barbara Alexander is a consumer advocate with a history of getting involved. She was the Midwest Coordinator for the very 1st Earth Day and has continued to passionately advocate for women's representation in the legislature and to assure low-income homes have access to essential electricity services. Barbara shares that despite lurches backward getting involved spurs progress. 50 Women, 50 States: Maine. Get show notes and downloads at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts