Built By Us

In this episode, Democracy Summer friendterns, Ben and Dmitri, talk with a former NC representative who served as the only LGBT member of the North Carolina General Assembly during his term. Tune in as we discuss LGBTQIA+ Politics in a Post HB2 North Carolina 

Artist Highlight: Z Alexander ft. Alyssa Watson / Song: Ride — Available on all streaming platforms!

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In this episode, our Democracy Summer team meets with three North Carolina representatives. Democracy Summer interns prepare questions for our lawmakers and get to hear a little bit more about who they are and what they are doing for us. Tune in to learn more about your North Carolina lawmakers and what's going on in the NCGA! 

Artist Highlight: Eisthegoat / Song: Sunshine / Available on all streaming platforms!

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In this episode, students from our “Democracy Summer” internship program call on state and local election officials to shut down Jim Crow 2.0 in the name of true democracy. — Senate Bills 326, 724, and 725 are direct attacks on the public's ability to vote, tune in to hear why.

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Happy Juneteenth! In this episode, hosts are joined by Democracy NC staff to discuss what Juneteenth means to them. Tune in as we learn the history of our nation, a people and their culture, their heritage, — and their resilience.

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Welcome to Season 3 of Built By Us! We're so glad you're here. — Tune in as we welcome a brand new season; packed with all-new episodes, guests, stories, and.....hosts! 

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Meet Rebby Kern (they/them) — a biracial, non-binary, queer person with a decade’s worth of experience in queer activism. Rebby is the Director of Education Policy @equalitync, a co-founder of the Trans Yoga Project, and a lifelong learner. Tune in as we discuss the importance of representation, wellness, protecting our energy, and shaking the table. 

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In this episode, Alyssa & Taylor are joined by ACLU NC’s, Angaza Laughinghouse. Together, they discuss systemic injustices and our place as activists within these systems. Tune in as we step outside our current structures and imagine all the possibilities for our future.

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In this Brick episode, Alyssa & Taylor discuss a recently introduced, pro-voter bill, SB 446: "Safeguarding Voting Rights".  Tune in to learn all about this comprehensive elections bill and how it would expand voter registration and increase access to the ballot box.

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In this Brick episode, Alyssa & Taylor debunk the idea that our elections have no integrity as they pull apart the provisions inside Senate Bill 326: the "Elections Integrity Act”. — Tune in to learn more about how SB 326 is part of a nation wide Jim Crow response to 2020's highest voter turnout in history.

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When the opportunity to make a difference fell into the hands of new NC resident, Clarinda Choice — they decided to step up to the challenge. In this episode, hear the story of @black_ppl_in_boone. An Instagram account with an unlikely backstory that is now building community in the High Country. Tune in to hear more about how Clarinda is doing their part to create a North Carolina that’s truly Built By Us, over in Boone, NC.

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