In this engaging conversation, Tonya Sweat discusses her journey as a independent candidate for County Executive in Prince George's County. She shares her motivations for running, her transition from a democrat to an independent candidate, and her views on the importance of community engagement and activism. Tonya addresses pressing issues such as education, healthcare access, and cronyism in local government, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. She also discusses her position on the pressing issues facing Prince George's County, including economic development, traffic infrastructure, community policing, youth engagement, substance use, and the controversial topic of data centers.

Tonya Sweat:

• Campaign website

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This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 4/1!

In this engaging conversation, Tonya Sweat discusses her journey as a independent candidate for County Executive in Prince George's County. She shares her motivations for running, her transition from a democrat to an independent candidate, and her views on the importance of community engagement and activism. Tonya addresses pressing issues such as education, healthcare access, and cronyism in local government, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. She also discusses her position on the pressing issues facing Prince George's County, including economic development, traffic infrastructure, community policing, youth engagement, substance use, and the controversial topic of data centers.

Tonya Sweat:

• Campaign website

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In this episode, host Carlos Childs is joined by Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin, known for being the youngest mayor in Maryland's history, to discuss his run for Charles County District 2 Commissioner. The conversation covers his efforts in community revitalization, focusing on transforming Indian Head through infrastructure improvements, educational initiatives, and healthcare access. Brandon shares thoughts on addressing housing affordability, transportation, and local healthcare challenges. The episode also explores the role of community input in zoning and development, as well as his view on the future of data centers and development trends in Charles County.

Brandon Paulin

• Campaign website

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In this week's episode of the Left Handed Leftist, we're joined  by Imara Crooms, candidates for Prince George's County Council District Maryland. We discuss economic justice, holding developers accountable, lack of healthcare options and more. He points out the need of community organizers and participating in public financing. 

Imara Crooms

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This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on 3/18!

In this week's episode of the Left Handed Leftist, we're joined  by Imara Crooms, candidates for Prince George's County Council District Maryland. We discuss economic justice, holding developers accountable, lack of healthcare options and more. He points out the need of community organizers and participating in public financing. 

Imara Crooms

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In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs is joined by, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Doula Alliance of Maryland, Ana Rodney a full-spectrum doula, discusses the multifaceted role of doulas in women's healthcare, particularly during childbirth. She explains the various types of doulas, their importance in providing emotional and physical support, and the advocacy work being done to improve maternal health outcomes. Ana shares her personal journey to becoming a doula, the differences between doulas and medical professionals, and the systemic issues affecting maternal health, especially for Black women. The conversation also touches on the training required to become a doula and the need for greater accessibility to doula services for all families.

Doula Alliance for Maryland

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This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday March 11th!

In this conversation, host, Carlos Childs is joined by, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Doula Alliance of Maryland, Ana Rodney a full-spectrum doula, discusses the multifaceted role of doulas in women's healthcare, particularly during childbirth. She explains the various types of doulas, their importance in providing emotional and physical support, and the advocacy work being done to improve maternal health outcomes. Ana shares her personal journey to becoming a doula, the differences between doulas and medical professionals, and the systemic issues affecting maternal health, especially for Black women. The conversation also touches on the training required to become a doula and the need for greater accessibility to doula services for all families.

Doula Alliance for Maryland

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In this conversation, host Carlos Childs and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioner Ashley Esposito discuss the importance of school boards, the challenges of being an unpaid board member, and the influence of conservative movements in education. They explore the need for greater voter engagement, particularly among young people, and the role of activism in shaping political landscapes. The discussion emphasizes the significance of lived experiences in policy-making and the necessity for accountability in government. Ashley shares her insights on the importance of mutual aid and community engagement in fostering a more inclusive political environment.

Ashley Esposito:

• Campaign website

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This is the trailer for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday March 4th!

In this conversation, host Carlos Childs and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioner Ashley Esposito discuss the importance of school boards, the challenges of being an unpaid board member, and the influence of conservative movements in education. They explore the need for greater voter engagement, particularly among young people, and the role of activism in shaping political landscapes. The discussion emphasizes the significance of lived experiences in policy-making and the necessity for accountability in government. Ashley shares her insights on the importance of mutual aid and community engagement in fostering a more inclusive political environment.

Ashley Esposito:

• Campaign website

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This week, Carlos Childs sits down with legal justice advocates Dawn Dalton, Taylor Hawkins, and Lupe Hawkins to pull back the curtain on a system built for persecution, not justice. Lupe shares the harrowing details of his journey through a maze of false accusations and the systemic failures that upended himself and his family's life. We dive deep into how Maryland’s court commissioner system is a relic of the past and why passing HB336 is the non-negotiable next step in protecting our community from wrongful arrests. It’s a conversation about survival, the power of advocacy, and why "innocent until proven guilty" feels like a myth in the Free State.

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• Just Us Initiative
• HB 336 

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