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Disclaimer: We discuss some of the legislative attacks on LGBTQ folks that can be really overwhelming to hear if you identify as LGBTQ. Please ensure that you are taking the self-care you need to process through this information and please reach out to the resource below if you identify as an LGBTQ person and need someone to talk to!

I chat with two wonderful people from the LGBTQ Victory Fund all about the anti-LGBTQ legislative attacks that are plaguing our nation. Sarah LeDonne and Albert Fujii talk with me about the big pieces of legislation that you may have seen in the news cycle that harm LGBTQ folks, why these pieces of legislation are on the rise, the importance of ensuring LGBTQ people feel seen and heard, and how to best stop these attacks!

Resource:

The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678

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I chat with Ediberto Roman all about President Biden's Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to replace Justice Breyer. Ediberto is a Professor of Law and Director of Immigration and Citizenship Initiatives at Florida International University and talked to us all about Judge Jackson and her background!

If you're curious to see how she thinks, check out one of her previous opinions here: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6560643-Don-McGahn-ruling.html

Happy Listening!

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I chat with Ted Gerber, Director for the Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia and Director of the Wisconsin Russia Project from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We chat through the latest updates regarding the Russian invasion into Ukraine, some ideas on how to best move forward in helping Ukraine, and his theories on Putin and how to get him out of office. Please see below for an incomplete list of places to donate money to help Ukrainians. Remember to keep educating yourself as the situation is changing rapidly!

Where to Donate to Help Ukraine:

Nova Ukraine: https://novaukraine.org/

Provide humanitarian aid to vulnerable groups and individuals in Ukraine.

People in Need: https://www.peopleinneed.net/

People in Need is a Czech nonprofit, non-governmental organization based in Prague, Czech Republic, that implements humanitarian relief and long term development projects, educational programs, and human rights programs in crisis regions internationally. 

The Ukrainian Red Cross: https://redcross.org.ua/en/

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is a non-profit humanitarian and charitable association of Ukraine. It operates in disaster management, health and care, tracing service, youth activities/volunteers, and activities related to the protection of human dignity.

CARE: https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31071&mfc_pref=T&31071.donation=form1&s_src=172220UCFM00&s_subsrc=FY22UkraineCrisisFundMO

Supports CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund to reach 4 million with immediate aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance — prioritizing women and girls, families, and the elderly.

International Medical Corps: https://give.internationalmedicalcorps.org/page/99837/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=DP~UA22~DPHPU2202&_ga=2.38155747.1798809372.1646064180-1179516779.1646064180

International Medical Corps is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing emergency medical services, as well as healthcare training and development programs, to those affected by disaster, disease or conflict.

Project Hope: https://secure.projecthope.org/site/SPageNavigator/2022_02_adssearchukraine.html?autologin=true&mfc_pref=T&s_src=ads&s_subsrc=ads_sem_gs_topical_d2d_ukraine022422&utm_source=fundraising&utm_medium=ads&utm_campaign=ukraine+rr&gclid=CjwKCAiAgvKQBhBbEiwAaPQw3Lsrzq6UDAeUOis1X3kMX0zMXGPMSePdGDgkXbQL5GIoQydF5T-7JRoCYe4QAvD_BwE

They empower health care workers facing the world’s greatest health crises to build resilient communities and a healthier, more equitable world. Project HOPE is actively shipping essential medicines and medical supplies to affected areas in Ukraine.

International Rescue Committee: https://help.rescue.org/donate/ukraine-acq?ms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb_t501&initialms=ws_resq_top_nav_btn_fy22_ukraine_mmus_feb_t501

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives.

The Kyiv Independent: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kyivindependent-launch

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s English-language media outlet, created by journalists who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence. They are on the frontlines on the ground providing constant news about the situation in Ukraine.

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I chat with Joe Dresen, Senior Program Associate from the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center, all about what the f*ck is going on in Russia and Ukraine. I mainly drink as he gives the details on how this happened, what's going on, and the implications of this situation. Check out the link below for more information!

https://www.wilsoncenter.org/hindsightukraine

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On this episode of Beerocracy! I chat with Danielle Lang, the Senior Director of Voting Rights from the Campaign Legal Center. We talk all about the buzz words you've been hearing in the news regarding Voting Rights, what to keep an eye out for, and how to get engaged in the Voting Rights fight in your community.