Sip & Politic

This week Carla and Joy take on Affirmative Action and the disingenuous discourse that often surrounds it. Join along as they explore how race conscious holistic review in college admissions TRULY works,  who some of the greatest beneficiaries of this practice are,  why "race neutral" policies are anything but,  and much more.

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References on today's episode:

• thedownballot: www.thedownballot.org

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy discuss the rise of femininity coaches. Under the guise of women's empowerment, they promote repackaged conservative rhetoric which only serves to reinforce archaic, rigid gender roles. Join along as they discuss how this movement has gained traction, why much of the content is targeted towards Black women, the dangers of marrying rich, and more.

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy discuss the myriad of ways that hegemonic masculinity harms men. Contrary to conservative men's rhetroic around the dangers of feminism, the real culprit for their woes is the trinity of  interlocking systems of oppression — patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy. Join along as they interrogate MRA (men's rights activists) talking points on everything from custody battles to dangerous jobs to life expectancy. 

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode touches on topics that includes sexual assault, suicide, and more.

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy embark on a myth-busting mission against this supposed abortion-Black genocide connection. In the midst of a 2-week flurry of bigoted remarks, Kanye West alluded to the idea that abortion is a form of Black genocide; Ye is just the most recent in a long line of conservatives drawing false parallels between reproductive freedoms and eugenics. Join along as the duo explore the history of the eugenics movement, the complex reality of Margaret Sanger's legacy, and the disproportionate harm Black people capable of giving birth face as a result of abortion restrictions. 

Have thoughts/comments/reactions to this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

References in the show:

• Thedownballot (www.thedownballot.org)

Follow us on social media:

• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy complete their two-part deep dive into Iran's complex social and political landscape in an effort to contextualize the protest movement that has  ignited over the past several weeks. In this episode, they turn the mirror around to the United States. How can leftists best stand in solidarity with folks on the ground in Iran? How can we balance the need to amplify the Iranian peoples' grievances with their government, while also rejecting US intervention and sanctions? The duo answer these questions and more on this episode.

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References in the show:

• Yeganeh Mafaher (@littleyeg)
• The Wellness Therapist (@thewellnesstherapist)
• The Progressive Brat (@theprogressivebrat)
• Samurai Shampoo (@samurai.shampoo)
• Maryam Namazie (@maryamnamazie)
• Narges Bajoghli (@nargesbajoghli)
• Whisper Tapes: Kate Millett in Iran by Negar Mottahedeh 
• Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy discuss the recent death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini in the custody of the Iranian morality police, which has invigorated a new protest movement in the country. In order to better understand the social and political environment under which this is taking place, the duo explore the history of Iranian governance from the 1920s to present day, and examine the forces that helped facilitate the transition from a secular monarchy to the present day theocracy - all from a leftist perspective. 

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy explore the concept of champagne socialism. Is there an inherent contradiction in holding socialist politics and being rich? Can one navigate elite spaces without compromising their leftist beliefs? The pair take on these questions, while walking through some recent controversial political moments.    

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References in the show:

• Second Thought (Youtube channel)
• Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas 

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy complete their two-part deep dive into radicalization, journeying through the what/when/where/how/why of right wing extremism. They discuss the facilitatory elements that push people into the right wing pipeline, some interesting entry points into extremism (which may surprise you!), and close the show with preventative measures to protect against radicalization, and how folks can be de-radicalized after the fact.

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy embark on yet another two-part issue exploration — this time, on radicalization. They kick off the episode by sharing their journeys to becoming leftists, and round out the show by exposing the failures of our systems —  from health care to housing and beyond — to meet our needs. Whereas this episode highlights the systemic failures that should act as radicalizing forces for all of us, next week's episode will explore the nefarious radicalization that is right wing extremism.

Have thoughts/comments/reactions to this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

References in the show:

• NYC-DSA tenant organizing guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SApAkZZG9zqOnvTTIGI59sdd6VFcA92V/view

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• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)

This week Carla and Joy complete their two-part exploration on the politics of desirability. The conversation exposes how beauty politics presents itself in everything from fascism and minimalism to the school to prison pipeline to the healthcare industry, and beyond. As always, the show is closed with a solution-oriented look at how we can begin dismantling this very narrow and restrictive standard of beauty.  

References in the show:

• Imani Barbarin (@crutches_and_spice on tiktok)
• Isabella Segalovich (@interstellar_isabellar on tiktok)

Follow us on social media:

• @sip.and.politic (TikTok)
• Carla: @carlaxmariee (TikTok) | @carlamariexnyc (Instagram)
• Joy: @joy.malonza / @thedownballot.org (TikTok) | @thedownballot (Instagram)