https://simplecast.com Doom Resisters Conversations about ways to defend democracy when you're feeling hopeless or overwhelmed en Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:29:22 +0000 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:48:02 +0000 https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com Doom Resisters https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9260df27-955b-4591-ab52-1f9879dae9a4/9c74ddc9-afa7-4cd6-bb47-d01e6e980fee/3000x3000/doom-reisters-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com episodic Conversations about ways to defend democracy when you're feeling hopeless or overwhelmed Laura Wenus true https://feeds.simplecast.com/mk6jtk0I 2024 election, activism, authoritarianism, civic engagement, community, democracy, elections, government, project 2025, voting Laura Wenus laura.wenus@gmail.com 59f8b800-0de5-4c6a-b752-aaa86de29b5d It's not too late: Managing election anxiety with Vote Save America Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family.

It can still make a difference to get people to the polls, help cure ballots, stay vigilant about misinformation, know where to report voter intimidation and suppression, and counter feelings of helplessness.

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:29:22 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/its-not-too-late-managing-election-anxiety-with-vote-save-america-jvXmP3CP Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family.

It can still make a difference to get people to the polls, help cure ballots, stay vigilant about misinformation, know where to report voter intimidation and suppression, and counter feelings of helplessness.

Resources and links:

 

 

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> It's not too late: Managing election anxiety with Vote Save America Laura Wenus 00:27:25 Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family. Yes, Election Day is around the corner, but a lot can happen in a few days. Shaniqua McClendon, head of Vote Save America, shares some actions it's not too late to take — starting with talking to your friends and family. 2024 election, u.s. election, voter intimidation, gotv, harris, trump, u.s. politics, voting, activism, democracy false full 5 a5d1858d-b630-4e92-8340-3e4dec5ec11a How to navigate voter ID laws, and help others do the same In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID. And she says: It's not too late to talk about this!

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:41:44 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-navigate-voter-id-laws-and-help-others-do-the-same-JzfXnZ_g In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID. And she says: It's not too late to talk about this!

Resources and links:

 

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> How to navigate voter ID laws, and help others do the same Laura Wenus 00:23:45 In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID. In 38 states, you need a form of identification to vote. That presents a barrier to voting that disproportionately affects younger, lower-income voters of color. VoteRiders helps people navigate the voter ID laws in their state. National Outreach Director Selene Gomez talks about that work and how to have effective, supportive conversations with friends and family about voter ID. 2024 election, u.s. election, volunteering, elections, nonprofit, voter id, civic engagement, ballot, voting, democracy false full 4 bde34324-c476-400f-8c4e-1246112e1854 How to talk to a loved one who believes disinformation Politics can be a touchy subject between loved ones, especially when a close family member or friend has bought into a political conspiracy theory. How do we talk about it?

Diane Benscoter has lots of experience with this. Her organization Antidote works to counteract and prevent psychological manipulation, from political disinformation to extremist groups to religious cults. She was once a cult member herself. And when she's talking with, say, a participant in the January 6 insurrection, she starts by finding shared values.

"You have to connect with them in a way that they see that you are a reasonable and caring human being like they are," she says.

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 23:57:16 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-talk-to-a-loved-one-who-believes-disinformation-IiOmbj9_ Politics can be a touchy subject between loved ones, especially when a close family member or friend has bought into a political conspiracy theory. How do we talk about it?

Diane Benscoter has lots of experience with this. Her organization Antidote works to counteract and prevent psychological manipulation, from political disinformation to extremist groups to religious cults. She was once a cult member herself. And when she's talking with, say, a participant in the January 6 insurrection, she starts by finding shared values.

"You have to connect with them in a way that they see that you are a reasonable and caring human being like they are," she says.

Resources and links:

 

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> How to talk to a loved one who believes disinformation Laura Wenus 00:27:37 Politics can be a touchy subject between loved ones, especially when a close family member or friend has bought into a political conspiracy theory. How do we talk about it? Politics can be a touchy subject between loved ones, especially when a close family member or friend has bought into a political conspiracy theory. How do we talk about it? extremism, 2024 election, u.s. election, cults, disinformation, elections, nonprofit, psychological manipulation, psychology, family, u.s. politics, democracy true full 3 587a09a8-91c7-487b-8654-1394196d1fb3 Organizing white people to resist authoritarianism Erin Heaney leads an organization called SURJ, which specifically organizes white people, driven by a philosophy that racial and economic justice are in everyone's best interest.

White supremacists have been recruiting from communities that feel unsupported or isolated to bolster authoritarian movements. SURJ, which stands for Showing Up for Racial Justice, connects people across communities and reaches out to under-resourced individuals to build a sense of belonging and investment in equity. 

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:22:24 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/organizing-white-people-to-resist-authoritarianism-qMvkZ5FF Erin Heaney leads an organization called SURJ, which specifically organizes white people, driven by a philosophy that racial and economic justice are in everyone's best interest.

White supremacists have been recruiting from communities that feel unsupported or isolated to bolster authoritarian movements. SURJ, which stands for Showing Up for Racial Justice, connects people across communities and reaches out to under-resourced individuals to build a sense of belonging and investment in equity. 

Resources and links:

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Organizing white people to resist authoritarianism Laura Wenus 00:19:34 Erin Heaney leads an organization called SURJ, which specifically organizes white people, driven by a philosophy that racial and economic justice are in everyone's best interest. Erin Heaney leads an organization called SURJ, which specifically organizes white people, driven by a philosophy that racial and economic justice are in everyone's best interest. authoritarianism, multi-racial democracy, demographics, white supremacists, white nationalists, u.s. politics false full 2 f69f152f-34ba-432a-94e7-e60342a6ad54 How to fight book bans and censorship Author, editor and former public librarian Kelly Jensen has been keeping a close eye on a rising tide of of book bans, and shares some methods for fighting them. Most of these methods involve contacting local officials — whether that's by writing a quick email or speaking up at a board meeting. "You cannot pay attention to everything," Kelly acknowledges, but "we have the tremendous power to make change in our community, in our backyard."

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Tue, 3 Sep 2024 22:40:35 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-fight-book-bans-and-censorship-OEgrxhSU Author, editor and former public librarian Kelly Jensen has been keeping a close eye on a rising tide of of book bans, and shares some methods for fighting them. Most of these methods involve contacting local officials — whether that's by writing a quick email or speaking up at a board meeting. "You cannot pay attention to everything," Kelly acknowledges, but "we have the tremendous power to make change in our community, in our backyard."

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My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> How to fight book bans and censorship Laura Wenus 00:28:54 Author, editor and former public librarian Kelly Jensen has been keeping a close eye on a rising tide of of book bans, and shares some methods for fighting them. Author, editor and former public librarian Kelly Jensen has been keeping a close eye on a rising tide of of book bans, and shares some methods for fighting them. true full 1 c80f8feb-7b85-474f-9b42-8507c9d250aa What's Doom Resisters? Theme music: Laser Focus by Blue Dot Sessions

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> Tue, 3 Sep 2024 22:34:30 +0000 laura.wenus@gmail.com (Laura Wenus) https://doom-resisters.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-doom-resisters-z31alLUW Theme music: Laser Focus by Blue Dot Sessions

My music is a track from the Blue Dot Sessions called "Laser Focus"

]]> What's Doom Resisters? Laura Wenus 00:01:20 Are you biting your nails about the November election and not sure how — or if — you want to dip your toe into politics? Welcome aboard. Are you biting your nails about the November election and not sure how — or if — you want to dip your toe into politics? Welcome aboard. false trailer