We discuss the intersection of feminism and democracy and discover how the egalitarian underpinnings of feminism are fundamental to an equal society. Abortion bans illustrate this well. “Any time there's a conflict between the Constitution and someone's personal bodily autonomy and the subject of rights under the law, that is anti-democratic.”

Nicole’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Start small, engaging directly in your community

2. Maintain hope and optimism and believe that you’re going where you want to go

Dr. C. Nicole Mason is the founder and president of Future Forward Women, a project at the New York Women’s Foundation.

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We discuss the importance of shifting our mindset to one that is infused with hope. Positive change comes when we choose hope. Though nobody can fix it all, we can all do something and make an impact. Sharon reminds us that if something is worth doing for everyone, it’s worth doing for one person.

Sharon’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Choose hope.

2. Get involved in an issue that is important to you because your actions do matter.

Sharon McMahon is the creator of “Sharon Says So” and host of the “Here’s Where it Gets Interesting” podcast. She's also the author of The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement.

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Producer: Zack Travis

We discuss why American democracy should not treat the Latinx community as a monolith, what actually matters to this community, and how the strength of their engagement in U.S. democracy will play out in this year’s presidential election.

Maria Teresa’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. VOTE!

2. Share your excitement to vote with everyone you know, especially young people.

Maria Teresa Kumar is the President and CEO of Voto Latino, a civic engagement organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy.

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We discuss the purpose of fascist education, the political nature of universities in defending democracy, and the dangers of America’s powerful exceptionalist narrative.

Jason’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Stand up in solidarity with those who are political targets

2. Understand other people’s perspectives because that gives them the voice in a democracy

Jason Stanley is the Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University and the author of seven books. His most recent is Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.

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We discuss the necessary policies that make a family friendly economy possible, such as investments in child care, elder care, and paid family leave. Such investments ought to be considered basic infrastructure, which contribute to the economy.

Sondra’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Talk to your friends and family who are having challenges around caregiving.

2. Vote for candidates who support child care and paid family leave, and hold them accountable after elections.

Sondra Goldschein is the Executive Director of the Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy, which focuses on building grassroots support for family-friendly policies. The organization also runs a political action committee that focuses on electing candidates who support paid family and medical leave and affordable elder and childcare.

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Future Hindsight is a finalist in the 2024 Signal Awards and we need your help to win the gold!

We’re being recognized in the Activism, Public Service, & Social Impact category for our episode on Policing Equity and Justice with Dr. Phillip Atiba Solomon.

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We discuss the deep impact of Project 2025 policies on the American people, even if only 10-15% were implemented. Well beyond abortion bans and no-fault divorces, Project 2025 would adversely affect democracy. It would be easier for big money to influence election outcomes, for disinformation and misinformation to spread, and for foreign actors to meddle in elections.

Matt’s civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Look at what’s going on around you and take action at the local level

2. Join a mutual aid group in your community

Matt Cohen is a senior staff writer covering elections, voting rights, and threats to democracy at Democracy Docket, the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis, and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.

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