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In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 3rd and final pillar of the For the People Act: Holding Elected Leaders Accountable! It’s time for our Congress to pass and sign the For the People Act into law. Listen in to learn about this bold pro-democracy package and how you can take action to ensure this bill passes.

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In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 2nd pillar of the For the People Act: Getting Big Money out of Politics! Listen in to learn more about this bold pro-democracy package that will heal our country and build a more just, fair, and inclusive democratic society.

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In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor introduce the 1st pillar of the For the People Act: Making Voting Simpler, Safer, and Fairer! Listen in to learn the ins and outs of this once-in-a-generation pro-democracy package and how you can take action to support it, today.

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This week, Alyssa and Taylor are joined by two amazing Democracy NC colleagues. — Des Gatewood is back to facilitate a conversation between us and a friend of the pod, Aja Bullock. As someone who has been organizing and shaking tables in North Carolina for years,  Aja shares how they add to the movement by stepping into advocacy spaces as a Black, Queer, and Poor North Carolinian. So, listen in and learn from Aja and Des.

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Tune in to this LIVE Discussion with 'Wilmington on Fire' Director, Chris Everett.

On February 26, Desmera Gatewood, Democracy NC Voter Outreach Coordinator, met with Director Chris Everett to gain insight into how the film 'Wilmington on Fire' was created, and to discuss how we must work towards building accountability, and a system of justice and reparations for the families and victims who lost their lives that day.

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Celebrating Black Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor have a great conversation with Marion about their adventures in equity consulting, the social issues on their mind every day, and the importance of recognizing the humanity within each other. Tune in as we Recognize our Humanity With Marion Johnson.

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Celebrating Black Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor talk to Ajamu about the value of understanding the past, the power of internationalism, and the importance of our connection to the people. Tune in as we talk Truthful and Revolutionary history with Ajamu Amiri Dillahunt.

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Celebrating Black Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Omi about the dynamics of movement work, the importance of spiritual hygiene, and the intersections of storytelling and social justice. Tune in as we talk Storytelling and Healing Justice with Omisade Burney-Scott.

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In this episode, Taylor and Alyssa listen to MLK read excerpts from his Letter from Birmingham Jail and discuss the elements still at play today. Tune in as we unpack and understand MLK's historic words almost 60 years later.

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 It's a New Year with New Beginnings (and we intend to make the most of each). Tune in to this episode as hosts, Alyssa and Taylor, share their fav 2020 moments while welcoming in the new year — whatever it may bring.

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