The Platinum Rule

Hi Platinum People! We've entered the final week countdown. Do you know if you'll be voting in person or dropping off your ballot? Have you decided what day you're planning to take care of your vote? 

Not to worry if you don't have the answers, you have a few days to narrow it down. We're here to provide coverage on the 3 remaining props that are going to be on your ballot. This episode covers Propositions 30, 31, and 1. Take care of that vote sooner rather than later! Until next time, xx. 

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No seriously, this one is short and sweet! Join us for a productive 10 minutes in our second episode of our 3-part mini series where we discuss Props 28 and 29. One prop revolves around additional funding for arts and music education in public schools, while the other pertains to dialysis clinics. Sit back, listen, and then decide if you'll be voting yes or no. 

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*Trigger Warning: This episode we mention sexual assault*

One whole year of love, support, & life changing information. We are so grateful for the community you all have helped us build 🤍 Happy One Year Anniversary of The Platinum Rule.

As some of you may know on September 1st Texas passed legislation that would make it illegal to have an abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy. This episode we discuss this legislation, it’s stipulations, & share some resources everyone can utilize. We also update you all on COVID & election information. These are the difficult conversations we promised you all we would have. Sending you all our love, Amari & Sofia.

Sources mentioned: IGs - @WholeWomans @NationalAboritonfederation. For more ways to help - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-pacific-southwest/campaigns/goodbye-stigma

No but really, how prepared are you? 

We are back this week to cover some important need-to-knows for the Governor recall election! Let's be real... we're not here to tell you what to select on your ballot, just how to vote. Let’s make sure you’re registered before the August 30th deadline. This episode is a helpful guide of what you should be marking on your ballot (whether you're voting yes or no). It is also here to give you insight of what to expect on voting day in addition to having an idea of what is to come from the results. Do your part, we're challenging you to get at least one friend and family member to join you in completing your civic duty. HAPPY VOTING! 

Helpful Voting Info:

VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov - If you need to update your address, you need to re-register at least 15 days before Election Day, or August 30th. 

1-800-345-8683 - Voter Hotline, they're here to help answer any other questions you have and help you make sure you get to vote. 

How should citizens like you and us navigate processes that are in place within our local governments? We discuss overcoming the intimidation of conversations around policy and where you should be seeking key decision makers to get in touch with. Start rolling up your sleeves to get involved locally. KEY TAKEAWAY: National politics is the golden rule, local politics is the platinum rule... to understand what we mean, click play. 

WELCOME BACK PLATINUM PEOPLE! We missed you all so much & are so happy to have your consistent support. This week we discuss Red Flags, but not relationship red flags, red flags that you notice in authority figures & politicians. We catch you all up with some California news then move onto our guest interview. We are honored to introduce you all to JORDAN WILLIAMS!! If you all remember she was one of the tiktok creators I suggested you all check out during black history month. But she is SO much more than her tiktok videos.  She in an educator & inspiration to all that know her. So please join us as we discuss intersectionality & much more!

Suggested accounts:

@Ugrunna

@thejesseaton

@downwiththemouse

On this weeks episode of the Platinum Rule we wanted to start off with a segment that helps you all understand government and policy a little bit more. Have you ever heard of the revolving door? You will after this ep! We then get into the main topic: cultural anthropology with Callen Lappin. You all may be surprised about how anthropology ideologies still impact our daily lives. We explore how far we’ve come, or not come at all from filtering history from a lens of our own realities, conqueror's complex and what accessibility in anthropology means.  

George Floyd Trail Statement: As minority women in America we recognize, experience, and acknowledge the discrimination against BIPOC in our nation. On 4/20/2021, the city of Minneapolis found D. Chauvin guilty on all counts in the murder of George Flyod. Although there is more justice to be served, we’re hoping the Floyd family and everyone who has been affected by this murder feels the slightest sense of relief.

Happy Earth Day Platinum People! This week we wanted to make sure we spent this episode highlighting Earths biggest resource: WATER. I’m sure you’re asking yourself, “well what about water” & this week we break down just that. We first address California’s current drought emergency so you all are aware of its most important details. Then we are joined by a sip-certified wine connoisseur, water & farming expert, and dear friend. Thank you all for the support!

DISCLAIMER: we had technical difficulties during the recording of this episode so please bare we us as we learn & grow to make your listening experience even better! How important is your political party to you? What would have to happen to make you abandon your party all together? Well, this week we discuss the positive and negative impacts of political affiliation in the United States. We are joined by Michael Aiken, a political science researcher and friend to dissect this concept. We also give you all tax day updates, analyze the importance of anger in activism, and give context to President Biden’s Supreme Court commission.  Sources: (1) https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/10/26/what-the-2020-electorate-looks-like-by-party-race-and-ethnicity-age-education-and-religion/ (2)https://www.voterstudygroup.org/publication/party-hoppers (3) https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/12/09/after-the-election-fewer-latino-and-black-adults-feel-angry-and-more-are-hopeful-about-the-state-of-the-u-s/