CommuniTEA

In this episode, we explore The Great Reassessment (aka The Great Resignation) through our lenses and discuss its current and future impact.

Links to things we referenced: 

Here's Cecilia Blomdahl's Tik Tok in Svalbard 

Also, a couple of interesting articles from The Washington Post and CNBC 

There are SO many things on the ballot in NYC this year. Below are tools, links, and more. In the episode we take you briefly through the five ballot proposals and the races happening citywide (Public Advocate, City Council, Borough President, DAs, and more!)

Find your voting location and view a sample ballot

2021 Ballot Proposals

2021 Redistricting Ballot Changes (Prop 1)

Comptroller Compfusion: How do you pronounce it? (NPR)

What the Ballot Proposals Mean for New Yorkers (The City)

Meet Your Mayor: Adams v. Sliwa (quiz talked about in episode)

What you need to know about early voting

The Facebook Whistle-Blower Testifies

Instagram for Kids Paused After Backlash

Jordan Klepper Debates Anti-Vax Mandate Protestors in NYC

Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn't Just for Winter

Season 4 of TEA is still brewing, so sharing a little shot of espresso in the meantime. 

Resource links below. We always recommend doing your own research!

Find your poll site and voting hours (early voting began already and the last day to vote in person is Tues. June 22nd). P.S. Registered voters do not need to show ID to vote, unless they did not provide identification with their registration.

What does the Mayor actually do tl;dr: manages relationships with state and federal lawmakers; proposes, enacts, and vetoes local laws; oversees major zoning, land use and housing policy decisions; makes judicial appointments; and more.

What can the Public Advocate do? tl;dr: next in line if the Mayor becomes unable to fulfill duties; serves as the people's watchdog and advocate; introduces legislation in City Council; and more. 

What can the Comptroller do? tl;dr: provides financial oversight by auditing city agencies; reviews the city budget each year and makes recommendations based on the city’s finances; reviews and registers city contracts; and more.

Not sure what City Council district you live in? Find out here!

What do City Council members do and why should you care? tl;dr: pass legislation; negotiate the city budget; agency oversight; land use decisions; and more. P.S. this list may look short but each item has major impact on New Yorkers daily lives.

What is a District Attorney and what do they do? tl;dr: the Manhattan DA is the top prosecutor in New York County; responsible for holding those who violate state and local laws accountable; shapes criminal justice policy, including reforms and strategy.

What does a Borough President actually do? tl;dr: advise the Mayor of New York City; comment on land-use items in their borough; advocate borough needs in the annual municipal budget process; appoint some officials and community board members; and more.

Not registered to vote? It's past the deadline for this primary, but it's never too late to become a voter -- register here!

Anyone else languishing? Anyone else dormant? What is even happening in the world right now? Let's talk.

On this week's episode we talk through our thoughts on the COVID vaccine. How did we feel about it 6 months ago? What have we taken into account when deciding whether we would take it? Do we plan to? Did we always feel this way? What information made a difference for us, expected and unexpected? In such an important time about such an important topic, we wanted to have a real conversation about the feelings that come along with this: reservations, excitement, fear, hope, and more.

We share resources we have used to read up on all things COVID and vaccine:

Unbiased Science (@unbiasedscipod on insta), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Immunize.org

And from our section on recommendations that are not related to COVID:

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (Netflix), Kali Uchis (Spotify), and atimeandaplaylist (& follow them on instagram)

This episode, we talk about the "pandemic wall" and the invisible obstacle course (cc: The Ceremonialist) we're currently experiencing. 

We're processing, re-rooting, and talking action in light of last week.

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): a national network of groups and individuals working to undermine white supremacy and to work for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability.