How We Can Take Democracy Back with Ballot Initiatives

How We Can Take Democracy Back with Ballot Initiatives

Stacey talks to Rachel Sweet, who has successfully used ballot initiatives in tough states to change the rules. Most recently, she served as campaign manager for Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the coalition that passed abortion rights via a ballot measure in Missouri during the November elections. They discuss how ballot initiatives can be a tool for positive change, even in conservative states, and how to build coalitions at the state and local level to protect and expand our rights during a second Trump administration. Then, Stacey answers a listener question about the power of leading with compassion in difficult political moments – instead of reacting with only anger.

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

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Learn & Do More:

  • Visit the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center at Ballot.Org
  • Visit Indivisible.org to learn more about getting involved in the legislative process in your state

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