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a re-release of my FIRST EPISODE! let's talk food!  today, we are going to cover turkey day's historical context, along with some personal stories and traditions.

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resources:

Gilio-Whitaker, Dina. “Fact vs. Fiction: The First Thanksgiving.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 17 Nov. 2020, https://www.thoughtco.com/fact-and-fiction-origins-of-thanksgiving-2477986. 

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after a long haitus, we are back. this is my journey through the midterms.  recorded over a period of 12 days, these are my live reactions as results started rolling in. it's choatic and stressful, but all and all, it wasn't as bad as we were expecting. 

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sources: 

New York Times Midterms Maps: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-senate.html?name=styln-2022-midterms&region=TOP_BANNER&block=storyline_menu_recirc&action=click&pgtype=LegacyCollection&variant=show&is_new=false
Associated News Midterms Tracker:  https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections
Abortion on the Ballot: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-abortion.html


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Sup Georgians!  I don't know if you know, but y'all are one of the most important states in this election.  today, we dive into your race.  kinda a weird one to start with, but your governor race is so, so, so important! stacey abrams has such a special place in my heart too.  
the election is NOVEMBER 4TH! mail-in ballots are OUT! early voting is happening! GET YOUR VOTE IN BY OR ON NOVEMBER 4TH! 

resources: 

look up your ballot:  https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup 
georgia's voting website: https://georgia.gov/voting


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instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
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sources: 

Comparison Chart: https://staceyabrams.com/policy/get-the-facts-abrams-vs-kemp/

Stacey Abrams:

Abrams' Website: https://staceyabrams.com

Abrams' Background:

https://staceyabrams.com/about/#meet-stacey
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacey_Abrams

Abrams' Policies:

https://staceyabrams.com/policies/


Brian Kemp:
Kemp's Background:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Kemp

Kemp's Policies:

https://briankemp2022.com/priorities/

Kemp's Voting Record:

https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/political-courage-test/31876/brian-kemp


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today, we are going to start by talking about the founding framers' constitutional structure of the United States government that we currently exist under! this information is extremely important to know when you are voting in the 2022 midterms.  we then get into what the US government looks like today, the threats facing our country, and what our government could look like after the 2022 midterms.  we also talk about into plan for the MIDTERMS series, so keep an eye out of your state's episode! 

remember, the general election is Tuesday, November 8th, 2022! Get registered before then, make sure to mail in your ballot, or vote in person by Tuesday, November 8th, 2022! 



resources: 


look up your ballot: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022
registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
all state's registration: https://vote.gov



social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com
 
 website:
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Anchor support:

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sources:


the state's legislative: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022
the executive branch: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/executive-branch
the judicial branch: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/supreme-court-facts
the legislative branch: https://www.thoughtco.com/constitution-article-i-section-8-3322343
the legislative branch's process: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/the-legislative-process
state and local governments: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/our-government/state-local-government/
state government rifecta: https://ballotpedia.org/State_government_trifectas
New York Times, "A Crisis Coming": https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/17/us/american-democracy-threats.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare




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VERY late, once again, but today i'm ranting about how important this 2022 midterms are. we first talk about the midterms in an astrological context (whose surprised), and then we are going to move into why i personally believe these are the most important and critical elections the united states has ever had. let's get into it! 



helpful midterm sh*t: 

look up your ballot: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022

find/check your registration: https://vote.gov

registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
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sources: 


New York Post 2022 Astrological Predictions: https://nypost.com/2021/12/30/major-2022-astrology-predictions-for-the-us-and-the-world/
The Roman Empire's Pluto Returns: https://www.astrodynamics.net/pluto-returns-roman-empire/
What does Pluto's Return Mean: https://nypost.com/article/what-is-pluto-return-astrology/
Pluto Returns to the US: https://foreverconscious.com/the-pluto-return-of-the-usa-2022-2024


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welcome to the first episode of our MIDTERM SERIES! 

today, we talk about registering to vote! we go over how to check your registration status and how to check for your state’s registration process/deadlines. make sure you register to vote ASAP, so you can vote in the 2022 midterms (arguably the most IMPORTANT election the US has ever had!)

if you have any questions about midterms/voting in your state, you can email me at unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @unenlightenedpodcast.

below, you can find our timestamps/links to vote.gov and our swing states' registration pages: 


(8:24) - check your registration status: https://vote.gov
(11:52) - all state's registration: https://vote.gov
(14:39) - alaska's registration: https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/?ref=voteusa_en
(17:35) - arizona's registration: https://servicearizona.com/
VoterRegistration/selectLanguage?ref=voteusa_en
(20:55) - florida's registration: https://registertovoteflorida.gov/eligibilityreactive?ref=voteusa_en
(23:16) - georgia's registration: https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button
(28:06) - ohio's registration: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/?ref=voteusa_en
(30:40) - texas' registration: https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/index.html?ref=voteusa_en
(34:34) - north carolina's registration: https://payments.ncdot.gov
(38:11) - minnesota's registration: https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx?ref=voteusa_en
(41:40) - wisconsin's registration: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Register-To-Vote/ref/voteusa_en
(45:52) - pennsylvania's registration: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
(49:39) - michigan's registration: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter?ref=voteusa_en
(53:09) - colorado's registration: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/verifyNewVoter.xhtml
(56:24) - new hampshire's registration: https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/voters/register-vote/registering-vote-new-hampshire
(59:17) - nevada's registration: https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterServices/start.aspx?ref=voteusa_en
(1hr:03) - my rant about midterms!!
Registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/


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