Crossing the Chasm

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. On today’s episode, I am joined by Paige Collings, the senior speech and privacy activist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Paige holds master’s degrees in law, and political science and is based in Europe. On today’s episode, Paige talks about digital democracy, how surveillance affects the most marginalized in society, and provides tips and visions for creating digital democracy. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Links to topics, sites that Paige raises in the episode:

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

https://www.eff.org/

Europe’s Genderal Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/

Mastadon (open sourced social media platform)

https://joinmastodon.org/

Bluesky (open sourced social media platform)

https://bsky.social/about

EFF Surveillance Self-Defense

https://ssd.eff.org/

Electronic Frontier Alliance

https://www.eff.org/fight

Audrey Lorde (there are no single issues)

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/198292/sister-outsider-by-audre-lorde/

Paige’s EFF page

https://www.eff.org/about/staff/paige-collings

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. On today’s episode, I am joined by Linda Quiquivix, a critical geographer and popular educator whose research focuses on environmental justice and indigenous land struggles. She has a PhD from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and her previous and upcoming work focuses on Palestine. On today’s episode, she talks about the Zapatista Movement. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. On today’s episode, I am joined by Todd Miller, a writer and reporter who has covered border issues and migration for over 15 years. His work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, the Nation, and Guernica among others. Todd has written four books, including Storming the Wall, which heavily influenced our discussion. Todd writes a weekly post for the Border Chronicle and brings a unique perspective to this increasingly important issue. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Todd Miller

http://www.toddmillerwriter.com/

Topics and articles referenced in our discussion:

Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre

https://www.internal-displacement.org/

An Abrupt Climate Change Scenario and Its Implications for United States National Security

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA469325.pdf

Ruth Wilson Gilmore

https://gc.cuny.edu/people/ruth-wilson-gilmore

Storming the Wall

https://citylights.com/open-media-series/storming-the-wall-climate-change/

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. On today’s episode, I am joined by Michael Draskovic, a social practitioner dedicated to deepening democracy in our communities. Michael co-founded the Democracy Policy Network, a network working towards democratic transformation, and has been actively involved in campaign finance reform, citizen assembly and other proactive democracy initiatives in Los Angeles. In this episode, Michael outlines his vision for a more democratic society and discusses the local efforts he is involved in. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Michael Draskovic

https://michaeldraskovic.com/

Democracy Policy Network

https://democracypolicy.network/

Seattle Democracy Vouchers

https://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/about-the-program

French Climate Citizen Assembly

https://missionspubliques.org/pf/citizens-assembly-on-climate/?lang=en

Irish Citizen Assembly

https://involve.org.uk/news-opinion/opinion/citizens-assembly-behind-irish-abortion-referendum

South Dakota National Bank

https://bnd.nd.gov/history-of-bnd/

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. On today’s episode, I am joined by Ellen Kahler, executive director of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund. Ellen has extensive experience working with communities and organizations in and around Vermont on issues related to economic prosperity, strategic planning, public policy, and justice. On this episode, Ellen talks specifically about her work related to local food and agriculture in Vermont. Ellen provides a unique perspective on programs and initiatives that have had local impact, as well as garnered national attention. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Vermont Farm to plate:

https://www.vtfarmtoplate.com/

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund:

https://www.vsjf.org/

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. Today I am joined by Jessie Green. Jessie is the Project and Development Associate at the Institute for Ecological Civilization. Jessie has a broad background in development, community-based conservation, indigenous land rights and responsible tourism, among other areas. Jessie’s current work and rich personal experiences provide a unique perspective to reflect on how to promote human and ecological well-being. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Links referenced during our conversation

Jessie's bio and link to the Institute:

https://ecociv.org/member/green-jessie/

Link to the Hank Green books she mentioned:

https://hankgreen.com/books/

Link to the Adumu Project, where she is a board member:

https://www.adumuimpact.org/

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. Today I am joined by Amanda Janoo, the economics and policy lead for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEALL). Amanda is an economic policy expert with extensive expertise and experience working with governments and international development institutions around the world. Amanda has a unique and inspiring perspective on our economy and how we could reorient it to better support people and the planet. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Resources mentioned during the show:

Wellbeing Economy Alliance

https://weall.org/
 

Cooperation Jackson (Mississippi)

https://cooperationjackson.org/

Book: Doughnut Economics – Kate Raworth

kateraworth.com

Book: The Economics of Arrival – Katherine Trebeck, Jeremy Williams

https://weall.org/the-economics-of-arrival-katherine-trebeck-and-jeremy-williams-blog-on-the-themes-of-their-book

Book: Braiding Sweetgrass – Robin Wall Kimmerer

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

Book: Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World – Tyson Yunkaporta

https://birchbarkbooks.com/products/sand-talk

Article: The optimism of uncertainty – Howard Zinn

https://www.howardzinn.org/collection/the-optimism-of-uncertainty/

Welcome to the one-year anniversary episode of Crossing the Chasm. Today, I am joined by Dan Phillips and Cody Bayles. They host their own podcast, #beyondflg, and have been instrumental in the creation and evolution of this podcast. We came together to reflect on the first year of this podcast, revisiting the episodes posted so far, and talked about where we see it going in the future. I have appreciated their support and help with the podcast and enjoyed the opportunity to hear their thoughts and reflections on the podcast. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm. Today, I am joined by Jillian Racoosin, Executive Director of the Foundation for Social Connection and the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness. Jillian has an extensive background and deep interest in improving health outcomes, and degrees in public health from Tulane and Columbia Universities. Jillian brings keen insights and a passion for cultivating a socially engaged society to the show. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

Reports mentioned in the conversation:

Julianne Holt-Lundstad study on social connection:

https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-052020-110732

Foundation for Social Connection Social Framework:

https://www.social-connection.org/what-we-do/research/

Welcome to another episode of Crossing the Chasm, Today, I am joined by Jessica Tovar, an energy democracy organizer with Local Clean Energy Alliance. For over two decades, Jessica has fought for climate justice, fighting against polluting corporations in California. More recently, she has focused on a just energy transition, working for clean energy development and community energy control. Jessica grew up in an industrial pollution corridor in East Los Angeles, a lived experience that has given her a unique perspective and a lifelong passion for working towards environmental justice. I hope you enjoy the conversation!