We talk about reputable outlets to go to for information to educate yourself on local, national, and international politics from print to podcasts. We also share a variety of ways to get involved beyond protests. Plus, reminders for primary and midterm elections coming in up September and November!
Links in this episode:
* Queen Speaking: Planning your ultimate, stress-free vacation (http://www.queenspeaking.com/26)
* Vogue: Inspired by Beyoncé, 11 Women’s Notes to Their 20-Something Selves (https://www.vogue.com/article/women-on-notes-younger-selves-beyonce)
* Business Insider: 10 of the best podcasts that will make you smarter about politics (https://www.businessinsider.com/best-political-podcasts-2018-4)
* NPR Up First podcast (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-first)
* Forbes: 10 Journalism Brands Where You Find Real Facts Rather Than Alternative Facts (https://www.forbes.com/sites/berlinschoolofcreativeleadership/2017/02/01/10-journalism-brands-where-you-will-find-real-facts-rather-than-alternative-facts/#59076948e9b5)
* The Skimm Guides (https://www.theskimm.com/skimm-guides) + newsletter signup (http://www.theskimm.com/?r=3VCGP)
* CNN: 25 ways to be politically active (whether you lean left or right) (https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/politics/ways-to-be-more-politically-active-trnd/index.html)
* United States House of Representatives: Find Your Representative (https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative)
* Common Cause (https://www.commoncause.org/)
* Shine: 12 Ways You Can Be an Activist Without Going to a Protest (https://advice.shinetext.com/articles/12-ways-you-can-be-an-activist-without-going-to-a-protest/)
* Crooked Media: Take Action (https://crooked.com/take-action/)
* USA.gov: How to Vote or Register to Vote (https://www.usa.gov/how-to-vote)
