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Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 7:00 pm EDT

Liz Cheney In Conversation with Charlie Sykes – Oath and Honor

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Resources to Read, Watch, and Listen

Brookings Institution | Organization
Providing the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis on a full range of public policy issues.
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Thinking About Newsletter | Timothy Synder
A historian's look on where we are in today's political world.
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Today’s Edition Newsletter | Robert Hubbell
A reflection on today's news through the lens of hope.
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Michael Moore Newsletter
Writer. Filmmaker. Podcaster. Eagle Scout. Citizen.
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The Atlantic Daily Newsletter
The Atlantic editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day.
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The Bulwark Newsletter | Charlie Sykes
Gives you political analysis and reporting without partisan loyalties or tribal prejudices.
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Future Hindsight Podcast
A weekly podcast that takes big ideas about civic life and democracy and turns them into action items for everyday citizens.
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Committee To Protect Journalists | Organization
We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
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The Guttmacher Institute | Organization
Leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide
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Letters From An American | Heather Cox Richardson
This newsletter explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.
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The Atlantic Podcast
Radio Atlantic is a magazine news show where you come to hear deeply reported audio rich stories from Atlanticwriters
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The Freedom Academy Newsletter | Asha Rangappa
A interactive community and college-level course about disinformation, its impact on democracy, and how we can fight back from reknowed security expert.
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Civil Discourse Newsletter | Joyce Vance
Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy.
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Popular Information Newsletter | Judd Legum
Popular Information provides concise and truthful reporting on daily political issues.
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Center for American Women and Politics | Organization
Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhance women's influence in public life, and expand the diversity of women in politics and government.
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The Next Level with Sarah Longwell, JV Last and Tim Miller
Listen to 3 political experts discuss the news of the week, breakdown campaigns and elections.
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Institute for Women’s Policy Research | Organization
As a leading national think tank, we build evidence to shape policies that grow women’s power and influence, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic well-being of families.
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The Liberal Patriot Newsletter
The Liberal Patriot is a digital newsletter focused on American politics, public policy, and international affairs.
The Liberal Patriot
Lucid Newsletter | Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Big-Picture Thinking about Threats to Democracy around the World by well known historian.
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Brennan Center For Justice | Organization
An independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country’s systems of democracy and justice.
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Ezra Klein Show | Podcast
A conversational podcast series focused on topics that revolve around current American politics.
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Chop Wood, Carry Water Newsletter| Jessica Craven
A 5-day a week newsletter informing how to make a difference in democracy.
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YWCA | Organization
YWCA focuses our mission-driven work on these areas to improve the lives of girls and women.
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Moms Demand Action | Organization
A movement of nearly 10 million moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans working to end gun violence.
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Conversations with Bill Kristol Podcast
In-depth, thought provoking discussions with leading thinkers and figures in American public life.
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Hopium Chronicles Newsletter | Simon Rosenberg
Expert commentary from a 30-year veteran of US politics. Together we will be working on strategies to keep our democracy.
Hopium Chronicles
Media Matters | Organization
Research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media.
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Moyers on Democracy Podcast | Bill Moyers
Conversations with writers, academics, activists and other big thinkers about the issues of vital concern to our democracy.
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America at Crossroads | Podcast
Thought leaders come together for informative conversations about the world we live in.
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Proof Newsletter | Seth Abramson
Proof uses a genre of journalism known as “curatorial journalism” to unpack the most urgent issues of the day.
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Rogan’s List Newsletter | Susan Rogan
Rogan’s List is a daily action list for people who are unhappy with the current administration and want to get involved but don’t have time for research.
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March for Our Lives | Organizations
A nonprofit organization started by survivors of the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Their mission is to end gun violence and promote public safety nationwide.
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The Message Box Newsletter | Dan Pfeiffer
It will look at the most recent polls, the biggest events, and the latest trends and explore how they are impact American politics.
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Examining and highlighting the roles of women in forging peace and growing economies.
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Women’s Media Center | Organization
A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to raise the visibility, viability and decision-making power of women and girls in media
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States United Democracy Center | Organization
States United Action is a nonpartisan section 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization with a mission to protect our elections and our democracy.
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Prosecuting Donald Trump Podcast | Andrew Weissmann + Mary McCord
Veteran Prosecutors discuss and dissect the cases against former President Donald Trump.
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Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick Podcast
A show about the law and the nine Supreme Court justices who interpret it for the rest of America.
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The Lincoln Project Podcast | Reed Galen
Hosted by co-founder Reed Galen, Podcast regularly features political experts and figureheads who continue the mission to stamp out Trumpism and the seditionists who backed him.
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National Constitution Center | Organization
Bringing together people of all ages and perspectives to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution.
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The Problem

Gun Violence

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens (ages 1 to 19) in the United States. Every year, 18,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. (Source: Everytown)

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Children & Teens (ages 0-19)

4,000

shot and killed annually in the US

Children & Teens (ages 0-19)

15,000

shot and wounded annually in the US

That's an average of

53

children and teens every day

Source: Everytown

The Problem

Book Bans

  • From July 2021 to June 2022, PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans lists 2,532 instances of individual books being banned, affecting 1,648 unique book titles.

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Source: Pen America