Vote On Purpose Non-Profit

By Vote On Purpose Inc.

Local activists creating change by giving constituents an all in one platform for voting resources. Creating change for black lives and communities. Registered Non-Profit 501(C)(3).... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

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August 26, 2020Episode 5 - Whit Davis for District Judge
This week's special guest is Mr. Whit Davis. Whit is on the ballot for Forsyth County District Judge. We had a great convo discussing multiple topics highlighted below. Whit is currently a Public Defender for Forsyth County. We hope this information and interview give you new insight to his platform and what he stands for.
Tell us about what you are doing now and how does that transfer into District Court Judge.

In your current role, have you been working with and assisting under-served communities and how do you deal with that?

What do you believe the root cause of the high level of juvenile offenders is?

What do you think that stems from?

What can the court system do to reduce that or offer alternatives?

What can the community do to help?

How is diversity on the bench important or do you feel it's something that is needed?

How do you feel about the Black Lives Matter Movement? Do you see any push back from the system?

Meredith and Brian explain how Black Lives Matter ties into Vote On Purpose.

Getting young voters out to vote. How to break the stigma of your vote doesn't count.

Ethical dilemmas that you've faced in your current role as a public defender.

Do you feel like judges have an obligation to educate the public on the preceedings?
Helpful Links:
https://www.whitdavisforjudge.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitdavisforjudge/
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44min
August 20, 2020Episode 4 - CWA President of the Local 3640; Keedren Gantt
This week's special guest is an American Airlines colleague, Activist & Leader, CWA President of the Local 3640; Keedren Gantt. He is a leader that many admire and turn to for help, advice and guidance. We are honored to work with him and cannot wait to see what other changes he brings to our community.
What was your motivation to run for a leadership position? How effective is the Union in regards to labor relations and employee concerns? As the President, what role do you have to make changes to our current contract? What do negotiations look like during COVID?

What should we look for in local candidates related to the labor movement? How is the Union involved in backing candidates? For our Union members in NC, is there a person the Union is leaning towards? CWA Union endorsements for Election 2020 (Jessica Holmes, Ronnie Chatterji, Cal Cunningham)

Membership Committees within the Union and their purpose. How do we mobilize as the membership? How do we get out in the community and help? Local Winston Salem candidates for Election 2020; Michael Banner and Carolyn Williams. (Link to Carolyn's book: https://www.amazon.com/ALPHAFEMALE-Saving-Pete-Carolyn-Banner-Williams/dp/109119923X)

Helpful Links:
National CWA website: www.CWA-union.org
CWA Local 3640 website: www.cwalocal3640.com
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46min
August 13, 2020Episode 3 - Libertarian Candidate for NC Governor; Steven DiFiore
Vote On Purpose co-founders; Meredith & Brian had the chance to speak with North Carolina's Libertarian candidate for Governor, Steven DiFiore. We asked a series of questions as follows:
Related to police and law enforcement - How do you think you would be able to help improve law enforcement and community relations? Do you feel there is a need for police reform?

Any thoughts on the decriminalization of marijuana? Do you foresee North Carolina adapting something like other fully legal states to get money flowing into the state?

What do you feel is the best way for citizens in a community to get their voice heard on a specific concern close to them?

The Libertarian Party - Is there a common goal or theme that Libertarian's are known for?

Related to your platform and goals - For North Carolina, what do you think would be the #1 obstacle as Governor and how would you address that?

What is something you want to see changed as a positive goal?

It's 2030 and you've served 2 terms. What are people saying about your legacy?

Tarheels or Blue Devils?

Fave type of NC BBQ?

Helpful links:
Steven For Governor
Libertarian Party (National)
Libertarian Party of NC
Certificate of Need (CON) laws are state regulatory mechanisms for establishing or expanding health care facilities and services in a given area. In a state with a CON program, a state health planning agency must approve major capital expenditures for certain health care facilities. North Carolina CON laws (PDF).
Dr. Gajendra Singh and the Institute for Justice
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39min
August 06, 2020 Episode 2 - Meredith & Brian Co-Founders of Vote On Purpose
Thursday August 6th, Meredith and Brian discuss the background of Vote On Purpose, write in candidates, holding elected officials responsible with local example about John Neville and #occupywsnc and other topics.
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31min
July 16, 2020 Vote On Purpose Non-Profit (Trailer)
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July 12, 2020 Quick intro from Brian and Meredith explaining our main goals and focus for our non-profit.
Brian Simpers and Meredith Lowder are co-founders of Vote On Purpose; a new non-profit located in Winston Salem, North Carolina focused on empowering voters to make clear choices at the polls. The main focus is on local elections and getting “lifers” out of their positions to push for change that is needed.
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FAQs about Vote On Purpose Non-Profit:

How many episodes does Vote On Purpose Non-Profit have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.