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A Podquest to Make Local Representation Sexy
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Ep. 25 Texas State Rep. James Talarico
Today's guest: Texas State Rep. James Talarico – district 50Check out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe now have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then you owe it to yourself to wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc) Follow James on the socials! You will be glad you did.Instagram: @jamestalaricoTwitter: @jamestalaricoTikTok: @jamestalarico Follow US for more local democracy info around the country (and pictures!): ...
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Ep. 24 - Abortion Rights w/ Karen Nelson and Helena Hernandez
Ep. 24 – Helena Hernandez, Director of Public Policy at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC; and Karen Nelson, CEO of Planned Parenthood of MarylandCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comWe have fabulous merch! If you want everyone to know you think Local Representation is Sexy then for goodness' sake wear it on a t-shirt! (or mug or notebook or stickers etc) Learn more about PP Metro Washington DC hereFollow them on Instagram or TwitterLearn more about PP Maryland her...
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Ep. 23 Park Cannon - Georgia State Rep. for District 58
Ep. 23 – Georgia State Representative Park CannonRecorded in a living room in Atlanta, GA "This idea of queering politics – it’s been fun. We’ve had drag show fundraisers for campaigns. Yes we have." – Park Cannon You can order a copy of Park’s book, The Universal Guide to Running for OfficeHere’s more info on the recently enacted gerrymandered Georgia mapsPlease consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comW...
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Ep. 22 Shiva Rajbhandari - First current high schooler elected to Boise School Board
Shiva RajbhandariRecorded via video conferencing Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comCheck out the fabulous merch! Follow Shiva on the socials! You will be glad you did.Twitter: @_Shiva_R Instagram: @shiva_rajbhandari Further reading:Idaho’s Far Right Suffers Election Loss to 18-Year-Old Climate Activist from The Intercept Idaho librarian resigns over ‘atmosphere of extremism’ and ‘intimidati...
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Ep. 21 Kurt Thigpen - First Out LGBTQ School Board Member in Nevada
Kurt Thigpen – First Out LGBTQ School Board Member in NevadaRecorded at Ace Studios, Reno, NV Check out our Website – localselectionpodcast.com for fabulous merchand our Patreon! It helps make this podcast sustainable!Follow [guest] on the socials! You will be glad you did.Twitter: @KurtThigpen Instagram: @KurtThigpen Links:Kurt’s resignation op-ed and link to buy his book about how to campaign for officeNPR article about the groups funding school board protestsNational Education Associatio...
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Ep. 20 Gabby Salinas, former candidate for TN legislature
Gabby Salinas, former candidate for TN state legislatureRecorded live at Moma BBQ, Memphis, TN "I think people power is extremely important." – Gabby Salinas Please consider supporting us on Patreon and help make this series sustainableCheck out our Website – localselectionpodcast.comand fabulous merchFollow Gabby Salinas on the socials! You will be glad you did.Facebook: @VoteForGabby Twitter: @GabbySalinas Instagram: @VoteForGabbyYou can read more about the forces behind gerrymanderin...