Inclusive Activism

ROSAmerica Interviews Inclusive Activism

We>me — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:10:22 +0000

First off – sorry for the delay in this podcast! We have had a few unexpected things pop up on as and we had to react to those problems in real time. So this was posted about 5 days later than we would have hoped.

Michelle and I were interviewed by Revealing our Stories America a local nonprofit we are working with to help educators teach REAL history from the lens of the racalized groups who experienced that history. ROSAmerica strives to deliver training and resources to help educators bring these vital stories to the classroom with sensitivity and respect. Including the histories of many voices and perspectives allows students an entry-point into the material because the experiences of their ancestors are shared. They may come to see their teachers as trusted sources of information and education, as a result of this inclusiveness. And when students’ experiences and innate wisdom are valued as part of the American story, they make connections to the material they’re learning in school with civic engagement in society. In this way, students see relevance in learning this history. It becomes their connecting point for living lives of meaning, impact and compassion.

ROSAmerica offers professional development programs within a brave space to hold courageous conversations and to train educators to teach their courses through multiple voices and perspectives with sensitivity and respect. Using pedagogy and primary resources, experiences of education innovators, expertise from museum curators, etc., teachers will nurture their students’ curiosity to delve into complex histories and inspire them to shape the future.

ROSAmerica is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

And Michelle and I will be working with them to bring greater Justice, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity to a classroom or institution near you!

Thanks for listening – if you liked the podcast – share it with someone you care about. And if you want to reach me – email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or learn more about my/our work at www.inclusiveactivism.com

The Call for Better Men

We>me — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:35:35 +0000

In light of recent attacks on women and non-men people, in this episode we explore the call for better men. We talk about what men can do to help with reproductive human rights, we look at how to be better feminists.

Most men I think are just at a loss of what to do or how to help – them men good enough to want to at least. So this episode is a man talking to men about what to do and how to be better. So for all the non-men in the audience if you need help calling your male-identifying friends in this episode is for you!

As always if you liked this podcast let me know. Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts (a new one!) Spotify, Google Podcasts or Stitcher! And talk to me directly at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or learn more about me and this organization at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Rowdy Gets Interviewed by Limbach Unlocked

We>me — Tue, 31 May 2022 19:03:29 +0000

Good day, Inclusive Activists! I hope today’s podcast is interesting for you. Today I am the guest interview for and with a former client Limbach/Harper with their Associate Vice President of Learning and Engagement Katie Mistry!

The major reason for this interview was to get some insights into the June 2nd Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and to learn more about Native Peoples and Indigenous ways. But of COURSE we went WAY deeper into that with talking about the idea of Indigeneity (one of my favorite topics)

Please enjoy this insight into how companies might use core concepts of Inclusive Activism in both their daily lives as humans and as institutions which seek to spread belonging and a culture of inclusion for both their companies as well as other companies benefits!

To view the TED talk on Two Eyed Seeing go to this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA9EwcFbVfg

On Speciesism

We>me — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:02:53 +0000

In today’s podcast, we start to unpack the idea of Speciesism and how social hierarchies hurt not just all living beings but also tacitly endorses the suffering of human beings lower on the social caste. What is Speciesism? Lets go to wikipedia for more!

Speciesism (/ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm, -siːˌzɪz-/) is a term used in philosophy regarding the treatment of individuals of different species. The term has several different definitions within the relevant literature.^[1] A common element of most definitions is that speciesism involves treating members of one species as morally more important than members of other species in the context of their similar interests.^[2] Some sources specifically define speciesism as discrimination or unjustified treatment based on an individual’s species membership,^[3]^[4]^[5] while other sources define it as differential treatment without regard to whether the treatment is justified or not.^[6]^[7] Richard Ryder, who coined the term, defined it as “a prejudice or attitude of bias in favour of the interests of members of one’s own species and against those of members of other species.”^[8] Speciesism results in the belief that humans have the right to use non-human animals, which scholars say is so pervasive in the modern society.^[9]^[10]^[11] Studies increasingly suggest that people who support animal exploitation also tend to endorse racist, sexist, and other prejudicial views, which furthers the beliefs in human supremacy and group dominance to justify systems of inequality and oppression.^[10]^[11]^[12]^[13]^[14]

Some philosophers have argued that there is a normative relationship between speciesism and other prejudices such as racism, sexism, homophobia and so forth.^{[3][13][15][16][17][18]} As a term, speciesism first appeared during a protest against animal experimentation in 1970. Philosophers and animal rights advocates state that speciesism plays a role in the animal–industrial complex,^[19] including in the practice of factory farming, animal slaughter, blood sports (such as bullfighting and rodeos), the taking of animals’ fur and skin, and experimentation on animals,^{[20][21][22][23]} as well as the refusal to help animals suffering in the wild due to natural processes^[24][25] and the categorization of certain animals as invasive, then killing them based on that classification.^[26] They argue speciesism is a form of discrimination that constitutes a violation of the Golden Rule because it involves treating other beings differently to how they would want to be treated because of the species that they belong to

As always if you liked the podcast please share it with others! Or Rate and Review the podcast as it gets more eyes on what we are discussing. If you have thoughts or ideas email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or check up on me at www.inclusiveactivism.com – thanks for tuning in and we will see you next month!

What is Attraction/Manifestation and How Does It Really Work?

We>me — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:16:12 +0000

Hello – getting this podcast posted in the NICK of time! But I have been working with this idea and concept for the past 6 weeks and I have been learning more about this practice. And since its blessing me I think it can bless you too!

We will talk about what Attraction is and how it works. What it is and what it isn’t. The three major components are: Like Attracts Like, Nature Abhors a Vacuum, and Present is Preferred. We elaborate a bit more on what it is and what it isn’t.

Then we looked at ways to make that work. Visualization – getting a clear idea of what this will look and be like for you, Practicing Gratitude -, particularly gratitude for what you are hoping for like it is always here, Speak it into Existence – Each Day – SAY you are or will be what is on its way, Watch for the Synchronicities – the universe will conspire in unexpected ways to help you along the way – look for these things, ReFrame your Scarcity Mindset to Abundance, and Lastly and this is my addition – OVERFLOW the blessings you are blessed with!

Men and Masculinity with Martin X Henson

We>me — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:17:05 +0000

Welcome to March’s Podcast and for this month we have a guest – a rare occurrence indeed. Martin X Henson is part of the BMEN project and he joins inclusive activism today!

A bit about Martin X Henson –

Martin has spent the last ten years advocating for Black lives, addressing the systemic issues that affect Black and marginalized groups through both conventional and unconventional avenues. Using his background as a mental health counselor, Martin is able to add nuance and clarity to the way we support the livelihood of Black people. Through seminars, community events, rallies, and curriculum development, Martin has worked with thousands of people around prison abolition, the fight against white supremacy, and lifting up Black communities. Martin has worked extensively with the Black Lives Matter Boston chapter, and is also a restorative justice coach working with various institutions in and around Boston.

In 2017, a viral tweet pushed the #MeToo movement to the foreground of our national discourse. While men are often positioned as perpetrators, it also became clear that Black men who are victims of sexual assault had very few places to turn for support. Through exploring the way that Black men experienced and navigated harm, Martin found that there were many layers to the experience of Black men that were not being addressed. The Black Men Engagement Network (BMEN) started with the idea of exploring healthy ways to respond to sexual harm, and it expanded to encompass the unique and Black male experience.

BMEN brings together Black men from all backgrounds to discuss often taboo topics in the Black community, including but not limited to: mental health, healthy masculinity, identity, sexuality, homophobia and sexual assault. For the past few years, BMEN has partnered with the Transgender Emergency Fund to connect Black men and Transgender women of color. By opening a dialogue, each individual can walk away with a deeper awareness of the issues preventing open coexistence and a new understanding of the experience of each other’s community.

What is your Center?

We>me — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:14:06 +0000

Today’s podcast is getting a sense of what is your center? Are you partner-centered, are you family-centered, are you money-centered, are you possession-centered, worst of all, are you self-centered?

In the podcast, we learn we must be value and principle-centered in universal valued and honest all serving value-centered. Everything else is to build your sense of identity in an idea or slice of who you are – rather than in you!

Listen along and start the journey to understand my center better? What values and principles at the heart of me drive and guide me?

If this podcast was a boon or blessing to you please rate and review on Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts to make this much more findable in the future. Also if this was helpful or enlightening please share this with someone who needs to know this valuable information.

And as always if you want to reach out please email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or see what I am up to at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Gratitude as Precursor to Abundance – For All

We>me — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:05:03 +0000

Todays Podcast is really unpacking Gratitude and Abundance.

We will look at many different ways we can start to define Gratitude – 10 different definitions in fact. Then we start to better understand what Gratitude and invoke within us – Catharsis and Reciprocity. We see how Gratitude can begin to rewire our brains and help us with 9 wonderful amazing outcomes. We then unlock 4 Gratitude Practices what will help us strengthen our Gratitude – Journaling, Expressing, Celebrating Small Wins, And Meditation. Once we really can get our arms around – Gratitude we being to attract Abundance! We then look at 10 ways we can better see and develop our Abundance Mindset (BTW two are really practicing Gratitude!)

Doing these things creates a world were we can better advocate and stand up for others as we see and believe there is plenty for all of us – by giving away the abundance we have to others. Then they can pass it along to others and we are more likely to again experience it again ourselves!

And as always if you want to reach out please email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or see what I am up to at www.inclusiveactivism.com

On Being in Proper Relations

We>me — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:33:39 +0000

Well Hello – Inclusive Activism Podcast Fans – its has been a moment – I do apologise for being gone in Oct. But I am back in Nov and I am all but certain to be good to go in Dec and Jan due to the opportunity of Winter Break!

This podcast is on the concept of Being in Proper Relations with all things. It relates to inclusive activism by understanding proper relations of mutual reciprocity is where the chance to stop othering one another lies.

We will look at and examine what are the costs of being in proper relations look like? What things are needed to engage in proper ongoing relational maintenance? Is this even possible!?

And as always if you want to reach out please email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or see what I am up to at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Our Four Attachment Styles – Understanding Ourself to Understand Others.

We>me — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 23:50:22 +0000

Todays Podcast will look at how our family and how our background shapes how we look for and seek out intimacy in others. We need to be mindful of how our trauma from the past informs and repeats possible patterns of traumatization in the future.

We will talk about the patter of High and Low Attachment Anxiety. As well as the patterns of High and Low Attachment Avoidance.

This will help us see how we might be living out the difficult patterns of Pre-Occupied Attachment, or Dismissive Attachment. If we have experienced serious trauma we may experience Fearful or Disorganized Attachment styles. And what can we do to move back to the goal – Secure Attachment.

And as always if you want to reach out please email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or see what I am up to at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Labels Good? Bad? How to Find the Humanity

We>me — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:02:12 +0000

Well HELLO! It has been a moment – I took a bit of a summer sabbatical but I am back now.

New News – going forward the podcast will update and publish monthly now to give a bit more life balance for me as your one and only in this effort.

Today we talk about labels! Are labels good – well sorta yeah in a way – they comprise the slices of us that make us a unique us! Are labels bad – well yeah sorta in a way – they are ideas of who we are or “should” be based on a concept of a person who isnt a full human at all.

They are good and bad – but moreso the goal is get to know the full human with which you are interacting. Don’t get weird like I used to be when I was so hung up on the concept of “girls” and “women” that you miss out on the true amazing human in front of you. It is at once so hard and yet so simple.

Thanks for your ears and it is good to be back! Please rate and review the podcast and please continue to listen and support this effort if you find it of value as I move to a monthly format.

Be well and bless others!

Interview About Implementing Indigeneity Workshops

We>me — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:17:57 +0000

Todays podcasts is a rebroadcast podcast of an interview done with Eddie Webb with their New Media Lab Experience at Mesa Community College.

In this podcast we learn about the work happening in Fall 21 with a series of virtual workshops on how to implement more indigenous practices in the spaces and places we work!

PC to Host Indigeneity Workshops this Fall with MCLI Horizon Grant

Funded and sponsored by the Maricopa Center for Learning and Innovation (MCLI) through the Horizon Grant, the Phoenix College Committee on American Indian Initiatives, Programs, and Projects (CAIIPP) is hosting a series of guided online/virtual workshops that center on “Implementing Indigeneity: Co-creating Institutional Spaces for Indigenous Collaboration.” The workshops are scheduled on three different dates for Fall 2021 (see details below).

The CAIIPP is an entity driven to improve the quality of Phoenix College and greater Maricopa by engaging in positive dialogue relative to the initiatives, programs, and projects on campus that affect American Indian faculty, staff, and most importantly, students.

Reflecting on a formal statement provided by the MCCCD Chancellor entitled “Commitment to Indigenous Community”, the goals of the workshops encompass an intent to culturally, holistically, and sustainably Indigenize both our campus and the MCCCD system by incorporating systems and processes of mutuality and reciprocity rather than relying on those that exploit and marginalize.

The workshops take an innovative, trans-disciplinary approach, bringing together individuals of diverse disciplines to address critical topics and issues that affected Indigenous peoples in the past, that affect them in the present day, and that will, more than likely, affect them in the future.

“Historically, the federal government mandated colonial paternalistic policies for educational institutions to create experimental structures based on forced assimilation to mainstream Indigenous students into Western society,” says Roland R. Walker. Mr. Walker is one of the Tri-Chairs of the CAIIPP as well as American Indian Studies Faculty at PC, and member of the Diné Nation. “The outcomes of these policies resulted in generational Indigenous cultural trauma and loss. In today’s America, there is no escaping the effects of the trauma and loss that occurred; unfortunately, they have become a part of the Indigenous identity.”

The workshops provide a holistic experience about the navigational journey of Indigenous students in higher education in terms of equity, inclusion, and accessibility – much of which include many barriers for Indigenous students to succeed and achieve.

“The remnants of colonization still heavily burden the everyday lives of Indigenous Peoples. To move forward and progress toward a better Native America for Indigenous peoples, decolonization as an impetus for institutional change and Indigeneity in education needs to be the immediate center of discussion. Time is of the essence for the cultures of Indigenous Peoples,” adds Walker.

The journey of the Indigenous student, at the forefront of the workshops, includes colonial entanglement and decolonization, which speak to the current forms of tribal and inter-tribal governments (e.g., as trustees/stakeholders of education) and the contemporary positionality of intertribal narratives on higher education.

“Education, like any system built by colonial powers, suffers from patterns of hierarchical thinking, systemic exploitation, and marginalization, says CAIIPP member and PC Communication Faculty, Rowdy Duncan. “While efforts to move toward decolonization are underway, this workshop posits: what exists beyond decolonization?”

Moving beyond decolonization, and instead shifting toward Indigeneity, a concept that recognizes the vital contribution and inclusion of Indigenous culture, religion, perspective, and holism in institutional spaces to spark and empower indigenous innovation, creates a more positive experience for the Indigenous college student and others.

The workshops also address matters of importance to the MCCCD’s United Tribal Employees Committee (UTEC) surrounding the issues of equity, inclusion, and access in a manner that provides a balanced pathway to high-quality learning to implement a paradigm shift in perspective on how to better serve our Indigenous students, faculty, and staff. Examples include providing Indigenous students with a culturally, holistic and balanced learning environment, increasing the visibility of Indigenous cultures on campus, acknowledging current cultural and historical Indigenous contributions to society, and broadening educational and career opportunities by providing Indigenous students with meaningful connections to tribal nations).

“How can we work to adopt practices and create indigenous spaces where we co-create opportunities to create more outcomes for ongoing relational maintenance, mutual reciprocity, and flat non-hierarchical leadership?” Duncan continues. “All these outcomes from implementing indigeneity help us to also address conflict through consensus building and proactive peacemaking. Let us all learn and teach one another how we might implement indigeneity in all our circles of influence.”

Workshop Details:

Workshop #1: Understanding Indigenous Practices (covers colonial thinking versus Indigenous thinking with both historical and current implications) on Friday, August 20, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Register here: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?RGID=r13fffa994bee78178aa6d18cfccfe6cf
Workshop #2: Returning to Indigenous Cultural Values (focuses on Indigenous cultural thoughts, ideas, and concepts in which Indigeneity has preferable and more efficient practices for learning, e.g., understanding the expectation of working in Indigenous relationality) on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Register here: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?RGID=r42eb2e5d4f7c2f808152f1194b8edd76
Workshop #3: Applying Indigeneity Across Maricopa (concludes with peacemaking, mediation, and ongoing reconciliation through forms of Indigeneity – initiate consensus gathering ideation to Indigenize Maricopa) on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Register here: https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/j.php?RGID=r757acc8bdcc13122963ca9f82a4c41d7

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Seeing Me – Understanding The Self

We>me — Fri, 21 May 2021 21:59:07 +0000

In todays podcast we take a deep dive into the ideas that make me a me and you a you! We cannot understand anything without understanding ourself first!

We look at the need for an accurate self concept – we have to own really who we are right now and stop pretending to be what we are not putting effort into being or becoming.

We look at the need for self awareness – the more self aware we are the more accurate we can be with our self as we stand today, This give us the knowledge of where we are and what gaps are keeping us for who we want to be!

Then and only then can we have a positive self esteem. We cannot have a positive self esteem from pretending to be something – because WE know we are not that thing – which makes us have to acknowledge at some dark moment we are NOT that thing.

Then we need to keep practicing self awareness to understand – we are in the process of “becoming” our best self – and the process is NEVER finished – we just get better and better with time!

Its ALL about YOUR Perspective

We>me — Sun, 02 May 2021 20:49:34 +0000

Today we unpack the concept of perspective. For it is only through the lens of our own perspective that we have the ability or capacity to experience the world.

We will look at the FACT that for YOU or someone else – your perspective IS your experience of reality. That is it – its all of it you cannot experience something outside your perspective. So in effect your perspective IS your TRUTH.

We discuss that you DO however have the ability to change or shift your perspective by focusing on what you want to experience. If you focus on being cursed, or what you “have to” do, or your experience of oppression – this is the sum whole of your reality. If you focus on how your lucky, your gratitude or all the things you have – or if you are oppressed how to work around or find others to help with your or others oppression – you start to see more opportunity too!

Lastly the only way to find more real and actual TRUTH is to widen perspective by meeting different people or getting exposed to new experiences. When we widen our perspective we widen our experience of truth in the world and then new opportunity is possible!

Inclusive Activism Interviews Daryl Davis

We>me — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 01:09:12 +0000

In today’s podcast we welcome Anti-Racism expert Daryl Davis. Mr Davis has made as a part of his life goal to prove you cannot hate someone you do know know. To this end Mr Davis has befriended many current and former self avowed white supremacists (KKK members or Neo-Nazis). And to that end he has also been gifted 20+ former Klan members robes as due those friendships they have turned from their former thinking.

This podcast is a deep dive at the process of seeing how it is possible to connect to the humanity behind the person with the extreme view. How to listen for the fear behind the position. To understand the human who holds the point of view. Though Mr Davis is not without his critics. The ability to hear through the fear is something we all may need to practice with others from time to time. That being said if this podcast was interesting to you check out his documentary “Accidental Courtesy” free on Prime and Kanopy (streaming free though many libraries) or go to https://www.daryldavis.com/ or on twitter @realdaryldavis

How to Set And Enforce Boundaries

We>me — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:57:02 +0000

In today’s podcast we will look at how to set and enforce personal and relational boundaries with others. We all know about the concept of “house rules” the guides and expectations that help us get a sense what we should and should not do in a space.

Boundaries work the same way with people! For this podcast is was guided and inspired by an article by Psych Central on 10 ways to set and enforce boundaries https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries#1 1. Name your limits. 2. Tune into your feelings. 3. Be direct. 4. Give yourself permission. 5. Practice self-awareness. 6. Consider your past and present. 7. Make self-care a priority. 8. Seek support. 9. Be assertive. 10. Start small. and I added 11. At First your boundres are not going to be popular with anyone, don’t focus on the RIGHT NOW – focus on the why this matters later!

If this was a blessing to you EMAIL me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or keep track of me and the good I am up to at www.inclusiveactivism.com or comment your thoughts below too! Share with someone you want to change the world with. And you can help me change the world with a referral to someone else or a review of the podcast too!

We need to “Pay” with Attention

We>me — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:37:03 +0000

In this episode we will examine the idea that we literally “pay” to things with our focus, with our listening, and with our attention. This attention and our sense of focus is vied for with millions to billions of dollars as our time and attention is SO precious and valuable.

We look at the hard truth of the fact that if we are REALLY honest we don’t “pay” attention or listen to the people we love the most to deserve their love and attention. We look at how we need to have a much better sense of value for our own time, attention, focus, and listening. Our devaluing of our attention is costing us those who care about us the most.

Lastly we look at the idea of “bids” for connection. Bid for us to Pay Attention with the opportunity of connection.

Because if we could REALLY listen – and really care for the person in front of us – what issue is not immediately solvable with that level of attention “paid”? Thanks for your time and attention.

If you want to let me know what stuck out for you email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and learn more about me and this important work at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Wanna Change the World? Change your Communication!

We>me — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 22:12:09 +0000

In this podcast we will look at the idea that we need to own the responsibility to be our best self. In our Heart first, then in changing what we think and believe, then speaking that belief (or Be-life) into being.

It starts by creating the new opportunity of a new reality into being within us just by dwelling on what we want to be, what type of people we want into our life, by adding our belief to what we want to see.

Then it starts to over time, the more we think it, the more we say it, over and over it starts to attract who we want in our lives. As well as the thoughts and ideas we believe in as well.

It will start to change the people already in our life as they will no doubt are personal attempts to be our best self around them. They will have an inner want to reciprocate our ways of being back to us.

Or they will chose to leave by not appreciating the energy we are doing around them! They won’t enjoy your presence any more because you and the “world” around your presence is no longer amenable to them! That way the world changes! It starts with that heart change, then the mind change and with our speaking and acting that new reality into being.

Inclusive Activism Interviews the Inclusive AF Podcast with Jackye and Katee

We>me — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 21:24:20 +0000

This week we have yet another interview with our good friends at the Inclusive AF podcast Jackye Claton and Katee Van Horn. Both are Diveristy Inclusion and Equity Experts!

This roundtable discussion will touch on the highlights and low lights of what is is like to “do the work” day in and day out. We talk about ideas relating to reverse racism, notions of meritocracy, recruiting for diversity, and culture change in organizations.

If you enjoyed this podcast please catch our friends at the Inclusive AF Podcast available on any pod server you like. As always if this made you think of anything or you have questions or comments email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and you can learn more about me and this organization at www.inclusiveactivism.com!

On Indigenization with Indigenous Vision: Souta Calling Last and Tyler Walls

We>me — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:31:26 +0000

In this podcast and the next we will look at the cultural concepts of Indigenization.

We will talk about Indigenization, What is it? (systems of nonviolence, no harm, non-marginalization, and non-exploitation). How each of us has been helped by Indigenization and Indigenous Thinking. This podcast attempts to help us unpack what I feel the antithesis of so many issues of racism, sexism, classism, patriarchy, white supremacy, oligarchy come from and why and how they eliminate these problems.

That being said if this was a blessing to you go to www.indigenousvision.org and donate to this amazing 501c3 and aid their attempts to indigenize the world for the betterment of all. Or register for the cultural humility trainings for FREE at https://www.indigenousvision.org/culturalhumility/

If you want to learn more about me and this organization go to www.inclusiveactivism.com or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net. Please rate and review the podcast on your pod server of choice and if this was helpful or educational for you please share with a friend. Blessings!

On Colonization with Indigenous Vision: Souta Calling Last and Tyler Walls

We>me — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:04:37 +0000

Welcome to the New Gregorian Year 2021 – or I as am calling it 2020 the bad extended mix. In this podcast and the next we will look at the cultural concepts of Colonization and Indigenization.

This podcast will reflect on the events of Dec 6th. From a Native Lens with our thoughts and feelings on the matter.

We will talk about Colonization, What is it? (systems of violence, harm, marginalization, and exploitation). How oppressed groups have been hurt by Colonization. How each of us has been poisoned by Colonization and Colonial Thinking. This podcast attempts to help us unpack what I feel the root of so many issues of racism, sexism, classism, patriarchy, white supremacy, oligarchy come from and why and how they repeat.

Warning the S word is used in this podcast which is a very derogatory term for native women. This words rough literal translation is the very harmful curse word (the C word). I chose not to bleep it out because I wanted you to hear the pain in Souta’s voice to better understand the pain associated with it for Native Women. We are not calling anyone this word but rather talk about its harmful effects much as will do at time with slurs like the N word, or in our community the R word to better understand the impact of these harmful patterns of pain.

And if you want to reach out to me please do so at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or learn more about my work at www.inclusiveactivism.com

The Enemy is In-A-Me

We>me — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 22:58:56 +0000

Todays podcast looks deeply at the idea of what is the enemy. Is enemy the best word to use when working against others for the acknowledgement of humanity? Is opponent better or does that still imply the person is the problem. Does opposition work better to focus on the forces not the people.

This podcast will look at how it is SO easy to see the enemy inside another, the hard to see enemy with in-a-them. The why the enemy within a them drives them to be and act that way.

It will look at the enemy within a me which makes us “other” and think of those working towards other ends are against ours into an enemy. How we create those enemies with our actions. And we will look at the enemy within which keeps us from our fullest humanity.

Lastly we will look at these forces and learn how this propensity to hide the enemy within is something that keeps us from a sense of human connection with other. We will look at how we can hold the enemy which is in-a-me accountable and become responsible for our own healing – which creates a chance to heal others.

The Deep And True Power in Kindness

We>me — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 21:59:08 +0000

In recognition of International Kindness Day. We look at the true earth shaking Power In Kindness. We talk about how Kindness needs some reframing as it gets a bad rap for being weak or naive. It is very strong and a powerful force for change! We talk about the vitality of Kindness due to our mirror neurons and oxytocin boost which can later lead to dopamine release when we do good for others. And lastly we talk about how Kindness is a higher goal and aspiration than Niceness as Kindness does the heaving lifting niceness won’t always engage in and with.

Election Podcast 2020 – And What are Coups and How they Work

We>me — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 22:04:40 +0000

Election Day 2020 is almost here. In this podcast I share a few thoughts on our local election. I talk about the need to get some food, and resources together in the next few days – just in case things get wonky. I talk about the need to get your ballot physically to the ballot box or vote in person (most vote my mail is not assured to get in by now!) And I talk about what is a coup, how do coups work, and how regular people have stopped coups in the past.

I like you am hoping to see a blue wave and a Biden Presidency, A democratic senate, and a held majority in the house – but we most likely won’t know when ALL ballots are counted for several days if not a week or two – SO BE READY. And if the majority of people go for Trump and republican control and the people vote for that legitimately – I won’t like it but I will accept it.

However if – ANYONE – Stops counting votes; Declares someone a winner who didn’t get the most votes; or Allows someone to stay in power who didn’t win the election. This would be a COUP. In this I talk about the steps regular people have taken over time and in history to stop attempted illegitimate power coups with nonviolent action and civil disobedience. Again hope this is totally not needed and was just a thought exercise.

10 things you need to know to stop a coup

Deep Canvassing: How to Talk to Help People Reconsider Conservative Policies

We>me — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:06:30 +0000

Hey all today we are going to unpack the idea of Deep Canvassing. Inspired by this article https://callhub.io/deep-canvassing/

Deep canvassing stems from a simple idea; you can change minds through conversations. Canvassers use this method to engage voters in a conversation and get them to a mutual understanding by providing alternative perspectives.

It is a two-way conversation between canvassers and voters where voters are asked to share their personal experiences around the issue being discussed.

The strategy lays out:

Share your experience and get the conversation started
Listen to voters, get them thinking and sharing
Highlight common humanity

We will talk about what it is, how to use it, when it goes well and when it doesn’t.

We wil also use it to unpace these ideas:

Life is too stressful – lets vote for boring

Tax Reform said we were to average 4K back – did you get it – yeah me neither!

The efforts for Stimulus for real people – who pushed that?

Do you feel safer or more scared now – with all the current racial rhetoric (NOTE this is not about if he is racist or not – its about feeling safe and who is responsible)

How are you feeling about COVID-19 are we getting better or worse. If getting better who is pushing the better efforts?

If concered about Debt – who is really better at debt?

How do you feel about global perspective?

Who has a plan for the economy and who just hopes it gets better because it is “now open”?

Who is honest with us and is willing to tell us the bad news we need to hear?

Name one way your life is better now?

Why does Society Have Such a Hard Time Admitting Black Lives Matter?

We>me — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:46:06 +0000

In this podcast we will analyze thoughts on why people have such a hard time just saying and agreeing with Black Lives Matter. And why they are SO insistent on the message All Lives Matter.

The secret is we will in a society that honestly values life very little. And due to the normalization of death and that some lives matter and other lives don’t means that people are subconsciously aware their life doesn’t account for much in our society. We will look for these messages analysis them and then see why this statement is “seen” as provocative.

Lastly we will look at the concept of positionality to see why starting with the idea that Black Lives Matter is really where we want and need to start – to create the hope that one day All Lives really will Matter.

Lessons in Pressure, Movement, and Purpose

We>me — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 22:38:56 +0000

In this podcast we breakdown another parable idea on what lessons are embedded in boats, and airplanes. How can we look at the idea of difference in consideration of an items intended purpose and see its inherent value in its differences? We will look at how the pressures of a situation keep us afloat. We will look at how movement and pressure can uplift us.

We need to understand we are different. We also must embrace we each have a different purpose. These parable are lessons on learning to love ourselves and will help us see the inherent value of our differences.

Why Poor White People Have A Hard Time Seeing White Privilege

We>me — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:58:05 +0000

Todays Podcast is “Why Poor White People have a harder Time Seeing White Privilege”

We will go over – white racial privilege does exists

We will also talk about what is “assumed” as parts of being a white person in society – that really is not always the true experience

We will talk about how if you are not doing what is assumed in all parts of whiteness – how you as that white person are put down.

Using terms I heard from people in the white side of my family heard all the time like: White Trash, Redneck, Hillbilly, Trailer Trash etc And how these punishments on intersectionally oppressed white people (White people who are: Poor, Not Heterosexual, College educated, Urban, Not Able etc) are spit on and harassed from people in society and at times on both political spectrums!

Its a deep one for sure! If this made you think or you appreciated it email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net Also rate and review the podcast on, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts or your favorite pod-server of choice. And to learn more about me and my organization go to www.inclusiveactivism.com

Social Centric Communalism

We>me — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:10:05 +0000

Hey all so this is our final podcast of season one folks. Its been wonderful for Calvin and I to share our thoughts and ideas with you everyone. In this our final podcast of our first (hopefully not final season) Calvin the Drapetomaniac and Rowdy the Inclusive Activist introduce the idea of Social Centric Communalism (NOT communism NOT Socialism) Communalism. Living in peace and harmony with our eco-sphere with all our relations and putting WE ahead of importance to me.

Imagine a world where everyone had your back and best interest at heart. Imagine a world where everyone believed there was more than enough for everyone. Imagine a world where we recognized our siblings and relations with the water, the soil, the wind, the sun, the rain and the plants.

In short friends if we want to make it through this world alone – frankly there is never “enough” to be truly safe and secure.

With that if this podcast series has been of benefit to you – please share it with a friend. Rate and review us on your favorite podserver application of choice – Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher. Also if this was a blessing to you reach out and let us know you can reach Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com or learn more about him at www.socialcentric.com or www.calvinterrell.com and Rowdy at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or www.inclusiveactivism.com

On Truth

We>me — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:58:53 +0000

In today’s podcast we explore the idea of “truth” what is it. What is subjective truth or what is true for me. How can at times subjective truths widen and are shared with others? What is objective truth – those real hard undeniable truths – that we can pretend don’t exist – but like gravity we do so at our own peril. What are universal truths – to go even deeper what are universal human values – do they even exist?

In this podcast I welcome special guest Dr. Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton Philosophy Faculty at Paradise Valley Community College on to talk about these notions and ideas. Is truth dead? Or is it still alive and unavoidable – lets find out!

As always if this made you think of something interesting I would love to hear from you. You can email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or message me directly on social media or on the inclusive activism pages. And for more about me and the goals of the podcast visit www.inclusiveactivism.com

Our Tipping Point Moments Calvin and Rowdy

We>me — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:44:06 +0000

Calvin and Rowdy give you a retrospective out their lives to give you a sense of the humans behind the process. Many times either Calvin or Rowdy have been a bit too deified or seen as more than the simple humans they are – this podcast puts that notion to bed with times we made mistakes. How we learned and grow. And the simple steps we take daily to become the humans we are today – and who we hope to grow into being tomorrow.

As always if you want to reach out to either of us please do you can find Calvin at www.calvinterrell.com or email him at calvinbterrell@gmail.com and to reach out to Rowdy you can go to www.inclusiveactivism.com or email the podcast at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

Please share the podcast and rate and review the podcast too!

Questions and Comments Podcast

We>me — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:32:11 +0000

As it so happens there have been and email here and there. A DM here and there, and lots of comments as feedback. And silly me didn’t consider podcasting them all as I thought they were all just to me rather than the seeds of a dialog that are beginning to emerge from Inclusive Activism and Emerging Evolution.

So here it is our first Questions and Comments podcast! From you the listeners. We talk about podcasts from a while ago and podcasts for just last week. So sit back and relax and welcome to the first (of hopefully many) community conversations!

Remember if you want to comment and be part of the dialog you can record your voice memo or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net. For more about my and my site hop over to www.inclusiveactivism.com. Or if you want to reach out to dialog with Calvin you can do so at calvinbterrell@gmail.com or www.calvinterrell.com or www.socialcentric.com. Also keep those ratings and reviews coming all of this goes a LONG way to making us the community and our efforts to help and heal the world happen. Remember WE>me and #counselculture and #counselcultureovercancelculture

Blessings!

Counsel Culture Over Cancel Culture

We>me — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:55:17 +0000

Counsel Culture is more transformational than Cancel Culture. In this episode we will look at how I should have been canceled in the past with SEVERAL examples BUT we will learn how Counsel Culture made me redeemable! We examine the problematics of Cancel Culture and deconstruct it as a tool of whiteness and colonial thinking special thanks to Michelle Dew for this thought! We also look at the idea of Counsel Culture as anti-ist in nature and a form of indigenized thought (not decolonized thought thank you to Charissa Sundust) to fight for equity. We look at the notion of Counsel Culture, and why we need it, as well as how to engage in it to separate ideas from the person from with we are in counsel. We talk about steps to take to engage with Counsel Culture – we recognize that it is in fact VERY HARD. But we also see when we learn more about Counsel Culture we learn more how toxic ideas infect and hurt others and how to heal others into wholeness together with us.

Lastly I want to acknowledge my people in the fight against these colonial notions you can call on to help you with your #counselculture. #CounselCulture>CancelCulture.

Calvin Terrell www.calvinterrell.com Calvinbterrell@gmail.com

Jacque Starks https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacque-starks-a7a82a42/

RJ Shannon https://www.linkedin.com/in/rj-shannon-8b76a84/

Rory Gilbert https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorygilbert/ http://thunderbirdleadership.com/profile/rory-gilbert/

Erick Tanchez Jr. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-tanchez-jr-292624a7/

Harriet Galbreath https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-galbreath-5a5a2443/

Jasmine Snipes https://www.jasminesnipes.com jasmine@jasminesnipes.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-snipes-az/

Anytown AZ https://anytownleadershipcamp.org/ https://anytownleadershipcamp.org/anytown-at-work/

Dr. Matthew Whitaker https://www.dstrategiesllc.com mw@dstrategiesllc.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/diamond-strategies-llc-diversity-&-inclusion-consultants/

Tyler Walls https://www.indigenousvision.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/indigenous-vision/

Souta Calling Last https://www.indigenousvision.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/indigenous-vision/

And finally myself www.inclusiveactivism.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowdy-duncan-0649aa37/ https://www.facebook.com/RowdyDLLC

The Partisan Trap

We>me — Sat, 11 Jul 2020 15:41:36 +0000

Too often it appears we get caught up in the either or paradigm. It is very important to note no one on either side of a issue is actually completely right. AND too often no one on either side is really truly on the side of us as the people. And no one is really committed to living in an eco-centric way centering the earth and our community in a way that causes no harm.

Join Calvin the Drapetomanic and Rowdy the Inclusive Activist as we examine this idea and concept to look for the truth for what we need to do through our emerging evolution to be more social centric.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! Leave us a email, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Indigenous Story of the Lessons of the Pandemic – The Happening

We>me — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 16:37:00 +0000

In this story for today we look at some of the macro systems we are seeing with the pandemic and attempt to make a parable – a fable – an indigenous tale out of what we are seeing with the current pandemic. When I envisioned this I was trying to do a form of sense-making of the pandemic, the economic recession/potential depression (finally was right on this), and wave of social justice and equity which is arising. I had hoped to do this with Calvin – but as true justice advocates it has been hard to connect. This was done with my wonderful friends at the RocketFeather Podcast Kelly and Charles.

For their Podcast: https://bit.ly/2BD6Tnp
Social media: Instagram rocketfeather1

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rocket-Feather-Podcast-103370138011976/

Twitter @rocketfeather

Also if you have thoughts ideas or opinions please feel free to share them with me via email at inclusiveactivism@cox.net. If you record a voice mail I would love to play it on the podcast and respond to you like it is a conversation!

Not Racist or Actively Anti-“ist” – The need for better stories of change

We>me — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:33:35 +0000

Simply put the stories we tell and choose to add the power of our belief in create our worlds. This is why we must be clear and show where we want to go and what we want to do when we tell our stories. Think about our words Believe is so much like BE-LIVE, same with Belief is so akin to BE-LIFE. See how powerful our words can be when we act as though these things are true. We then pivot to telling and replication stories – to see the power of how stories create our lives think of the power of television – break that down to TEL-A-VISION – we too tell visions and creations of possible futures to one another.

In today’s podcast we talk about the need the critical and crucial need for action language with what to do in order to create and shape the world we hope to live. It is not enough to say stop doing something – in there is not action in NOT doing a thing. Change requires behavior replacement. We cannot be NOT racist we must be anti-racist. We cannot just be male feminists we must be anti-mysognist. It is not enough of a story to only say Defund the Police – we should consider changing our language to show where we to go. Defund the Police and Refund the Community – see how much clearer that future looks for others? If we cannot summatively and quickly articulate our story of the future the BE-LIFE-ABILITY of our dreams is affected. We must practice and get better at our ability to TEL-A-VISION to create our intended reality.

Emerging Evolution: The Numbing Trap

We>me — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 22:41:21 +0000

For today’s podcast Calvin the Drapetomanic and Rowdy the Inclusive Activist look at the Numbing Trap. Right now life is VERY hard. And it is so easy to just reach for a stiff drink or smoke up and check out. But Numbing is a lot wider than that too – its over-eating or eating food that hurts your body, its video game addition, gambling, and porn. Numbing is anything that you use as a way of stopping the feelings of discomfort and pain. So yes even that smart device in your hand is a way of becoming numb to the world.

The issue is we cannot only feel good feelings. When we begin the process of numbing we numb EVERYTHING. Then we feel nothing. No joy no pain – we wonder the world as a hungry ghost forever looking for something that eases the pain but it just doesn’t work. Addiction is a substitute for something you truly want and need that you cannot have and it distracts you for a moment but makes the hole within you bigger.

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

The Devil In/And I

We>me — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 22:58:14 +0000

For Today’s podcast we look at the idea of evil. The idea of the evil in the world and how easy it is to see the evil in others. I will talk about how much violence I am harboring within myself in light of current events. I am thinking about what it is doing within me and how I am feeling carrying it. We look at how my violence might against one of the most violent systems of oppression know to man the US Criminal Justice System – where bail money just feeds the best. And finally we will look at my need for something new of different to communicate – more violence from me is fighting fire with fire which makes the whole world burn. You can’t do a don’t but the struggle with the Devil In/And I is keeping me stuck for a new Do.

If you want to connect with The Inclusive Activism Podcast you can do so at inclusiveactivism@cox.net. In the comments below!

The Pain of The Same

We>me — Tue, 19 May 2020 15:42:02 +0000

Today we look at our different viewpoints or frame around constant pain. We look at others Pain from a bewildered standpoint. We look at the pain of those we have grown numb to over time. And we look at our own choice to remain in the Pain of the Same – rather than engage in the Pain of Change.

If you want to connect with The Inclusive Activism Podcast you can do so at inclusiveactivism@cox.net. In the comments below!

Thinking in Seven Generations: Thinking Forward

We>me — Sun, 03 May 2020 23:46:37 +0000

In this podcast – Calvin the Drapotmaniac and Rowdy the Inclusive Activist start to break down the idea of Thinking Seven Generations back and Seven Generations Forward. What does it mean to think in a more timeless frame? How can we better appreciate all of the work done for us and the shoulders of greatness we stand upon to live the lives we do?

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Thinking in 7 Generations: Ancestors to Ancestors – Looking Back

We>me — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:47:31 +0000

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

The Beginning of Something Always Starts at the Place You Want to be at Least!

We>me — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:26:13 +0000

For todays Inclusive Activism Podcast we look at the concepts of Spectrums of things. And the idea that to get where you want to go – we must embrace starting and being at the place we want to be the least first. But it is also a crucial and integral part of getting to the places we want to be the most.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! If you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Historical Trauma: Effects on Perpetrators

We>me — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:28:49 +0000

Today on the Emerging Evolution Podcast Rowdy the Inclusive Activist and Calvin the Drapetomanic continue our deep dive into the impacts of Historical Trauma and look at how it effects Perpetrators! We will break up the historical trauma series looking at the Affected, the Perpetrators, and the Bystanders for this three part series.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! The number 860.576.9393. Leave us a voice mail, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Emerging Evolution – Historical Trauma How it Effects Bystanders

We>me — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:59:05 +0000

Today on the Emerging Evolution Podcast Rowdy the Inclusive Activist and Calvin the Drapetomanic continue our deep dive into the impacts of Historical Trauma and look at how it effects Bystanders! We will break up the historical trauma series looking at the Affected, the Perpetrators, and the Bystanders for this three part series.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! The number 860.576.9393. Leave us a voice mail, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Understanding the Self so we can Understand Others

We>me — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:04:18 +0000

This episode examines the idea of Self Concept, Self Esteem, and the idea of the Looking Glass Self. Once we understand these ideas we can better form who we are and how we can see ourselves more accurately.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! The number 860.576.9393. Leave us a voice mail, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Emerging Evolution: Historical Trauma – the Affected

We>me — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:10:12 +0000

In this podcast Rowdy and Calvin look at Historical Trauma and those most afflicted and affected by the trauma. We will break up the historical trauma series looking at the Affected, the Perpetrators, and the Bystanders for this three part series.

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! The number 860.576.9393. Leave us a voice mail, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

Looking forward with 20/20 Vision On a New Year

We>me — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:32:12 +0000

Todays podcast attempts to look forward at the new decade of 2020 what are some predictions. How can we best prepare ourselves to be the best Inclusive Activists we can be? Hint it is going to take some radical compassion to make the world different!

Please share this podcast if you enjoyed it or learned something. Please also rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and other Podservers – so others can see our collective greatness that are the Inclusive Activists.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

This space is a place to talk back ask me questions, hit me with scenarios of how to react to situations real time. Depending on how good your stuff is I will give it my “first take response” or if it’s good it might be a future podcast!

Also as always if you’re interested in booking me to bring the power of inclusive activism to your organization you can always do so at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or you can learn more about this organization at www.inclusiveactivism.com

Emerging Evolution – The Orientation

We>me — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:23:19 +0000

Welcome to a new series of podcasts which will examine what we can do to become more of a social centric and eco-centric society. Today’s podcast will look at what how we need to orient our thinking to create new possibilities of understanding, acting, and being. This podcast features Calvin Terrell – the Draptomanic, and Rowdy the Inclusive Activist. Right now the play is to post monthly podcasts as time and opportunity allow the two busy hosts to connect!

Since this is a new podcast please rate us and review us to make sure we can get some eyes on this! You can do so at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and Spotify! Also if you want to leave us a voicemail we would LOVE to hear from YOU! The number 860.576.9393. Leave us a voice mail, or shoot us a text! Also if you want to reach us at the podcast send us an email to inclusiveactivism@cox.net or reach out to Calvin at calvinbterrell@gmail.com

We welcome you on a journey to healing and understanding as we seek to become our best selves.

God’s Correct Pronouns Are Us/We

We>me — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:34:57 +0000

On today’s Podcast we examine the idea that God’s only correct pronouns must be We/Us. First we look at evidence of this in monotheistic religions, then we look at it from descriptions of how God is described, lastly we look at this truth from a scientific lens! When we started I thought the correct pronouns were they – but as it turns out we too are God so leaving us out is not the correct view for an inclusive activist!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

The Truth of Thanksgiving – and Pivoting to a Life of Gratitude

We>me — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:58:48 +0000

In todays podcast we talk about the challenge of being and indigenous person on Thanksgiving. We talk about the true history of the holiday the one time celebration and the remembering of the massacre. We talk about my current struggles to how the Native History Appreciation Month ends with this day. We talk about how I currently choose to navigate the day and at times my true feelings of being stuck at times. And how I am using the pain of this day to transform my life into one of Gratitude.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

On Friendship +,-, and = The need for Friend Balance

We>me — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 23:54:37 +0000

Today on the podcast we talk about the importance need and role of friends. How we need some who are net adds to our life, how we need those we pour into and how to find peers. We talk about how to find better friends, and how to strike up conversations.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

On Listening – Effective/Ineffective, Why we are bad, How to get Better, and Respond with Love and Caring

We>me — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:14:23 +0000

Today we talk about how to better LISTEN. We look at forms of ineffective listening, why we are not good at it, barriers to listening, and how to listen and respond like we care!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

The “Time” Lessons

We>me — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:48:30 +0000

Today on the podcast we hear from host Rowdy Duncan on his trip to Nigeria last week and some lessons I learned about Time. Mono-chronic vs Poly-chronic time in REAL life.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

On Faith

We>me — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:44:48 +0000

In this episode we dive into the concept of Faith. First off what is faith and what does it look like? Does Faith imply a need to believe in a religion? How and why do us as Inclusive Activists need Faith to do our work?

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me or text me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

The Face, The Mask and the True Self

We>me — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 22:56:03 +0000

In this episode we dive into the self – who do we wish we were and invest all our time in trying to be beside ourselves. Who do others make us be that isn’t really us. And at the end of the day who are we really? And how can we be more of our true selves daily becoming more whole?

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Coming Down, Staying Grounded – A Loving Kindness Meditation

We>me — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 23:14:20 +0000

Hey all today is a bit something different – it is something to help you with your self care and non-reactivity.

We start with 4-7-8 Breathing

We do a Loving Kindness Meditation

And finish with 4-7-8 Breathing

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Impatience Vs Urgency

We>me — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 14:50:27 +0000

How do we best proceed?

Todays Podcast will Cover:
1. What are these two concepts when we look within the context of the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

2.What does impatience look like in our practice? What does urgency look like in our practice?

3. How we can we remain urgent against the ideas of oppression – but still be patient with those who are caught replicating the systems.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

The Problem of Compassion Fatigue

We>me — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:36:42 +0000

Todays Podcast will Cover:
1. What is compassion fatigue

2. Why we need to be aware of this as Inclusive Activists

3. How we can fight the effects of compassion fatigue

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Target Fixation: Look toward where you want to go!

We>me — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:25:30 +0000

So in review major points of this podcast were:

If you look at your problems you will hit your problems
Fixate to the path you are hoping to go to and look beyond your issues
Focus on where you want to go and look beyond the current issues in your way to make target fixation work for you!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Eustress Or Distress – Know the Difference!

We>me — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 16:04:35 +0000

Stress – who needs it?! Actually we all do but knowing and understanding the different types of stress is a critical part of self growth and self-development.

Today’s Podcast is on Stress Eustress and Distress and knowing the difference. Today we will review:

Distress overwhelming bad stress

Eustress helpful growth stress

Why knowing the difference matters for us!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Inclusive Activism Interviews UFC Fighter Clifford Starks Part 2

We>me — Mon, 27 May 2019 18:01:20 +0000

Welcome in today’s podcast we talk about life, leadership, fighting to become our best selves with UFC fighter Clifford Starks. Mr. Starks know the cost of excellence, as he made it to the primer MMA fighting league the UFC after only two years of training. We talk about the pain threshold. About how to pay the cost to become your best YOU. And finally about about the usefulness of violence in this world.

Remember to stay in touch by visiting the website at www.inclusiveactivism.com email us at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and text our voicemail us your thoughts questions or ideas at 860-576-9393!

Inclusive Activism Interviews UFC Fighter Clifford Starks

We>me — Mon, 20 May 2019 23:20:08 +0000

Remember to stay in touch by visiting the website at www.inclusiveactivism.com email us at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and text our voicemail us your thoughts questions or ideas at 860-576-9393!

Podcast-Anniversary with Sara!

We>me — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:44:56 +0000

Today’s Podcast features reflections from Sara our Producer and Host Rowdy Duncan as we embark on our 3rd year of the podcast. We talk about growth moments, fav podcast, most philosophical podcast topic. our low moments – and our breakthroughs and breakdowns as we manage all things Inclusive Activism!

Remember to stay in touch by visiting the website at www.inclusiveactivism.com email us at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and text our voicemail us your thoughts questions or ideas at 860-576-9393!

Generational-ism Synthesis (Why this Matters)

We>me — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 23:22:08 +0000

In today’s podcast learn how in a very short time one generation shaped the other. How to speak to the values of each generation, and what makes each generation unique!

Remember to stay in touch by visiting the website at www.inclusiveactivism.com email us at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and text our voicemail us your thoughts questions or ideas at 860-576-9393!

Gen Z – The New Kid

We>me — Sun, 24 Mar 2019 16:33:29 +0000

Is – Gen Z really different than Millennieals – Yep! Let’s explore exactly how in today’s Podcast! Remember to stay in touch by visiting the website at www.inclusiveactivism.com email us at inclusiveactivism@cox.net and text our voicemail us your thoughts questions or ideas at 860-576-9393!

Generational-Ism Malleable Millennials

We>me — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:35:47 +0000

Learn all about what make Millennials the way they are. What are their values and what critical things happened to them to make them the way their are!

Anti-Ageism – Anti-Hero Gen X

We>me — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:49:28 +0000

Native Nation Update Part 2

We>me — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 17:03:12 +0000

Update on Native Nation Project Pt. 1

We>me — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:25:55 +0000

Anti_Ageism – Bountiful Boomers

We>me — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:21:06 +0000

Teaser: It seems to me at time the only form of truly socially acceptable ism is ageism. Every single different generation bags on the one that is different than thay are – don’t believe me? If you have ever been distraught at snowbird season, called someone a slacker, or said someone cannot communicate without their damn phone you have been pare of the problem!

Today’s podcast is looking at Generational Ism and we will do this as a series starting with the Traditionalists

Today we will talk about:

How our stories effect our experience of reality.

What are the stories that effected the Boomers?

What are the value drivers of the Boomers and how can we better understand them to work together better?

Welcome back to the podcast! We are going to attempt a different ordering of material for the podcast so we are going to start right into the content you came here for and then talk activism, self-care and community stuff more towards the end!

First thing: How do stories effect us and shape our reality?

Second: What are the stories and major events that shaped the Boomersperspective

Lastly – How can we better speak to the values of Boomers?

–

So in review major points of this podcast were:

How our stories effect our experiences of reality
Stories that effected the Boomers
How we can better understand the values of Boomers to work better with them!

As far as the podcast goes I am toying with the idea of having Sara on the podcast as well as Michelle to do a year in review just to hear some different voices. These folks I see as the most invested people with the Inclusive Activism Podcast and I think that hearing from them about how the podcast started, if we are seeing progress with the podcast or not might be interesting. If you would like to be a part of that conversation – Please remember you can email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, Player FM, Pocket Casts or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

My current activism is podcasting and rest honestly

Checking on my classes for Spring

Learning how to promote podcast

Self Care:

Lift X2 a week which is all I can get in due to my gym being closed until next week

But I have also gotten cardio done for 2 days already which is fantastic – my skin looks better? Maybe I am just tan

And Meditated for 2X for at least 10-15 mins and will need to get another day in

Meeting up with people I care about

So on to the podcast for today! How the white working class just got sacrifed at the altar of the rich.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Anti-Ageism – Tenacious Traditionalists

We>me — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:12:13 +0000

Today’s podcast is looking at Generational Ism and we will do this as a series starting with the Traditionalists

Today we will talk about:

How our stories effect our experience of reality.

What are the stories that effected the Traditionalists?

What are the value drivers of the Traditionalists and how can we better understand them to work together better?

First thing: How do stories effect us and shape our reality?

Second: What are the stories and major events that shaped the Traditionalists perspective

Lastly – How can we better speak to the values of Traditionalists?

–

So in review major points of this podcast were:

How our stories effect our experiences of reality
Stories that effected the Traditionists
How we can better understand the values of Traditionalists to work better with them!

So checking in on my Activism:

My current activism is podcasting and rest honestly

Checking on my classes for Spring

Learning how to promote podcast

Self Care:

Lift X2 a week which is all I can get in due to my gym being closed until next week

But I have also gotten cardio done for 2 days already which is fantastic – my skin looks better? Maybe I am just tan

And Meditated for 2X for at least 10-15 mins and will need to get another day in

Meeting up with people I care about

So on to the podcast for today! How the white working class just got sacrifed at the altar of the rich.

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Ready AF for 2019

We>me — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:48:02 +0000

Today we will look at my predictions for 2018 and how well they fared

We will look into some things to be aware of in 2019

And we will look into the idea of 2019 of Non-reactivity!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

White Fragility – The Bullying Of Victimhood

We>me — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:30:16 +0000

White Fragility Workshop

Definition Clarification

White Supremacy – White supremacy or white supremacism is a racist supremacist belief which maintains that white people are superior in many ways to people of other races, and that therefore, white people should be dominant over other races.

White Supremacist – a person who believes that the white race is inherently superior to other races and that white people should have control over people of other races

Racism – prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior.

Racist – showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races, or believing that a particular race is superior to another.

Institutional racism (also known as systemic racism) is a form of racism expressed in the practice of social and political institutions. Institutional racism is also racism by individuals or informal social groups,[1] governed by behavioral norms that support racist thinking and foment active racism. It is reflected in disparities regarding wealth, income, criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, political power and education, among other factors.

White Fragility is a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation.

Intersectional Privileged Fragility

Show video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdFCRHhygHo

Small Group Post Film Discussion

What did you see? How did the video make you feel? What thoughts or feelings did you experience?

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

Keep the Main thing – The Main Thing

We>me — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:05:40 +0000

Every find yourself burnt out, exhausted from fighting fire after fire every day. Ever feel like you don’t have time for the things that really matter? A lot of that comes from not knowing and understanding what matters most to you! When you make your to do list for Today you need to consider the things that matter most to you which really align with your values.

Invest your time and money in the things that mean the most to you – and suddenly your life becomes your own!

But unless you know who you are and where you want to go in life and without a sense of what matter or what is most important to you – you become a drone. Someone who at best will be doing for someone else that same thing.

Make a list of your values from 1-10

One is more important and align them in rank order.

Do things that help for today, tomorrow, next week, next month and next year – the more forward thinking work you can do today the better equipped for success tomorrow.

You have to be the master of your own ship and journey – the ride and its direction is up to YOU!

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

The Truth About the Black Panther Party

We>me — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 23:39:02 +0000

Some real facts about the black panther party!

Today we will discuss –

More traditional thoughts about what we were taught about the Black Panther Party

Some truths hidden from us about this organization

And how they were far more progressive and future oriented than the credit they are given

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

The Truth about the Black Panther Party

We>me — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:30:45 +0000

Some real facts about the black panther party!

Today we will discuss –

More traditional thoughts about what we were taught about the Black Panther Party

Some truths hidden from us about this organization

And how they were far more progressive and future oriented than the credit they are given

SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393 or email me at inclusiveactivism@cox.net

Inclusive Activism Election Special – Rest of the Ballot

We>me — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:11:13 +0000

How I am planning to vote and why:

My Values

On the economy she wants to invest in the everyday people which makes an economy really move

Strongly for Universal Healthcare which from a small business and public servant perspective people really underestimate what it could mean for all of us if we really didn’t need to pay for our healthcare and how much money can be saved with a focus on prevention as well as remove the profit motive

On money and outsider’s voices in elections: I hate it – though I am a radical I want to see rank order voting as soon as possible! Get financial interests out of politics and make government focus on what it should be focused on – improving the lives of their citizens

My focus on being a communalist we do what is best for us all – even if it hurts me a bit right now – if need that help later I know people will have my back!

Also I believe the economy does better when more everyday people have more, I think a rising tide lift all boats. While poor people don’t hire people their spending does create demand.

I am for equity – which is different from equality – there is a need to notice people in the most acute situations and do what is needed to help them the most – first.

Freedom. In terms of our political foundations, the most basic progressive value is freedom. This also happens to be one of the most contested values in American life. Progressives have a two-part definition of freedom: “freedom from” and “freedom to”. First, we believe that all people should have freedom from undue interference by governments and others in carrying out their private affairs and personal beliefs. This includes our rights to freedom of speech, association, and religion as well as the freedom to control our own bodies and personal lives. Second, we believe that all people should have the freedom to lead a fulfilling and secure life supported by the basic foundations of economic security and opportunity. This includes physical protections against bodily harm as well as adequate income, economic protections, health care and education, and other social provisions…
Opportunity. Complementing our commitment to human freedom is our belief in opportunity. Like freedom, the concept of opportunity has two components: one focuses on political equality and the other on economic and social arrangements that enhance our lives. The first component of opportunity prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious faith or non-faith, or disability. It also means embracing the diversity of American society by ensuring that all people have the chance to turn their talents and ambitions into a meaningful life, not just the rich and powerful or dominant racial and ethnic groups. The second component of opportunity involves the conditions necessary for people to be secure and to move up in life — health care, education, a decent job, labor rights, a secure retirement…
Responsibility. Along with freedom and opportunity comes responsibility — personal responsibility and the responsibility we have to each other and to the common good. Personal responsibility requires each of us to do our part to improve our own lives through hard work, education, and by acting with honesty and integrity. Responsibility to others and to the common good requires a commitment to putting the public interest above the interests of a few and an understanding that strong families and communities are the foundation of a good society. It means working to achieve greater social justice and economic conditions that benefit civil society broadly. It demands an open and honest government and an engaged and participatory citizenry…

This requires pubic investments in things like transportation and trade, innovation, a skilled workforce, courts to protect patent rights and contract agreements, public safety and other measures that support the creation of wealth and help to make individual prosperity possible. It also requires progressive taxation, meaning those who have and earn more should pay more to help support the investments in things like schools, transportation, and economic competitiveness necessary to advance the interests of all.

A key component of responsibility involves ecological and social sustainability. This requires on-going stewardship of our land, water, air and natural resources, smart use of energy, and the responsible consumption of goods…

Cooperation. Rounding out these political values which are primarily directed at the rights, opportunities, and duties of individuals is the basic progressive value of cooperation. Cooperation is the foundation of our most important social institutions including our families, our communities, and our civic and faith groups. Freedom without cooperation leads to a divided society that cannot work together to achieve common goals and improve the lives of all. Cooperation as a value requires that we try to be open-minded and empathetic toward others and that we are accountable for their well-being as they are accountable to us. Progressives believe that if we blindly pursue our own needs and ignore those of others, our society will degenerate.

Successful families and communities cannot exist without cooperation. We also value human interdependence on a larger scale and accept the importance of looking beyond our own needs to help others and find global solutions to global problems.

– “We believe that Wall Street needs stronger rules and tougher enforcement, and we’re willing to fight for it.”

– “We believe in science, and that means that we have a responsibility to protect this Earth.”

– “We believe that the Internet shouldn’t be rigged to benefit big corporations, and that means real net neutrality.”

– “We believe that no one should work full-time and still live in poverty, and that means raising the minimum wage.”

– “We believe that fast-food workers deserve a livable wage, and that means that when they take to the picket line, we are proud to fight alongside them.”

– “We believe that students are entitled to get an education without being crushed by debt.”

– “We believe that after a lifetime of work, people are entitled to retire with dignity, and that means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and pensions.”

– “We believe — I can’t believe I have to say this in 2014 — we believe in equal pay for equal work.”

– “We believe that equal means equal, and that’s true in marriage, it’s true in the workplace, it’s true in all of America.”

– “We believe that immigration has made this country strong and vibrant, and that means reform.”

– “And we believe that corporations are not people, that women have a right to their bodies. We will overturn Hobby Lobby and we will fight for it. We will fight for it!”

A note and a word about the Maricopa Community College Elections

Being that I work at and with the Maricopa Community College District – there appears to be pattern of people who are looking to make a name for themselves in promoting cutting benefits and opportunities for students at MCCCD. This is happening with State Superintendent of education with Tracy Livingston in her failed bid to be the republican candidate – and with John Heep and Lauren Hendrix. My concern is they want to defund and hinder the MCCCD colleges then attempt to sell them to a for profit institution or just make us so unable to provide for our student’s and community’s that everyone goes to a for profit higher education institution.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2018/05/05/mcccd-governing-board-wrong-meet-confer/569833002/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/elviadiaz/2018/03/14/mcccd-board-sped-maricopa-community-colleges-collapse/422852002/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-education/2018/09/26/maricopa-county-community-colleges-district-faculty-files-complaint-higher-learning-commission/1421736002/

Maricopa Community College District

District 3 VOTE FOR Marie Sullivan

Three way race one fake moderate to split the vote Stan Arterberry who is from GCU who has a vested interest in seeing all Higher education privatized and for profit is running as the moderate but his real purpose is to divide the vote from Marie Sullivan so Debbie Vandenboom can win – she wants to be part of the district board because she believe colleges are inviting Planned Parenthood on campus to provide abortions???

Marie Sullivan has been involved in economic and workforce development, education, and women and family issues for over 40 years. She is the Principal and Owner of Marie Sullivan LLC, focused on Advancing Possibilities of businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to achieve their strategic, innovative and impactful goals. Previously Marie served for 20 years as the President and CEO of Arizona Women’s Education and Employment, Inc., (AWEE), a non-profit organization dedicated to changing people’s lives through the dignity of work. She has worked in public policy development and advocacy in the social service and faith-based sectors. Overtime she has served on over 25 education, social service and faith-based boards.

Marie currently serves as a member of the AZ Center for Economic Progress Board, the Phoenix Charter 100 Board, and Arizona Town Hall, Marie most recently served as a leader of the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board and Executive Committee, as a member of the Phoenix College President’s Advisory Council, the AZTechForce Foundation Task Force, and the West Valley Community Bank Advisory Board for Small Business Development. Marie has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Business in Arizona and received the Jeanne Lind Herberger Award given to a woman committed to advancing the condition of women and girls through service and philanthropy. Marie has been awarded the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious ATHENA Award, given to a woman acknowledged for her excellence in business, her community service and involvement, and her professional mentorship of women. She was named Public Service Leader of the Year, Tribute to Women Award, by the YWCA, was named Goodman’s Good Guy Award winner as the outstanding nonprofit business leader in the Metropolitan Phoenix area, and is a Valley Leadership alumna.

For eight years Marie served as a publicly elected member of the Madison Elementary School District Governing Board, where she served both as President and Clerk of the Board and represented her congressional district to the National School Board Association’s Federal Relations Network. She is an alumna of Leadership America where she participated with a select group of women from throughout the United States to discuss and provide leadership on issues affecting the American landscape. Marie is married and the mother of two young adults.

District 4 VOTE FOR Stan Arterberry vs Jean McGrath

Explain area

Jean McGrath no more money for MCCCD – its community members or its student’s please wow!

The complaint states that student learning must be a primary focus and educational institutions must avoid “undue influence” that is personal, financial or political.

The faculty association alleges that “certain members of the college’s current governing board appear to be substantially motivated by ideological or political interests.” The complaint says some board members act on those interests “even when doing so does not benefit students or support the educational mission of the colleges.”

As an example, the complaint says Governing Board member McGrath emailed state legislators in spring 2017 to oppose state funding for the colleges while district officials were requesting that state funding to the colleges be restored. The Arizona Legislature began cutting state funding to the Maricopa Community Colleges during the recession and eliminated funding the colleges from the state general fund in 2016.

McGrath wrote an email to legislators on March 27, 2017, stating the reason the district is asking for money is that “they are miffed at being left out of the budget.” The email details the millions of dollars the college district receives from tuition, property taxes and other sources.

“Please spend the state’s money where it is needed, not at the community college district in Maricopa County,” the email says.

McGrath is running for re-election on a platform of reducing tuition and lowering taxes. She states on her campaign website that foregoing state funding for the community colleges “allows the state to increase support for K-12 education.”

District 4 Vote for Stan!

Stan Arterberry worked 35 years in higher education and 34 years in the California Community College system. He served as a Community College CEO for 20 years and reported to a Community College Governing Board for 19 years. He fully understands the responsibility of Board members and will hold College staff accountable to achieve student success. He is committed to affordable, accessible educational/workforce training programs, quality student support services, and equitable state fiscal support for Maricopa Colleges. Before taking action on any recommendations from staff, he will ask “How does this recommendation promote/contribute to Student Success?”

District 5 Tom Nerini Running unopposed

My entire career has been dedicated to helping students access and succeed in education. For more than 20 years I have worked and attended some of the best colleges in North America. I’ve designed, implemented and coordinated highly successful programs which ensured student access and success in college. I know what it takes for students to be successful in college.

For the past 8 years I have worked as a school counselor in Phoenix Union High School District. Each day I am fortunate to work with students; to get to know their dreams, their abilities and the obstacles they face . I know what they are capable of and what an asset they are to our community. I know that the Community College is the best and, for many students, the only hope to access higher education.

As a graduate of the Phoenix Union High School district and an alumnus of MCCCD, I am these students, and I am running for the Governing Board to ensure that MCCCD remains a strong and vital gateway to economic security for the individual and the source of a well-educated work force necessary for our community to compete in the 21st century.

At Large Roc Arnette

About Kathleen Winn – no information except he is a republican on web

Winn is the other challenger. She does her best to sound good but at the end of the day she is anti-resources for MCCCD. I am concerned she is another person looking to defund and gut the MCCCD district at the cost of the students and employees.

VS Roc Arnett

Roc Arnett is an Arizona native, and Mesa Community College Alumni. He lives in Northeast Mesa with his wife Sydney and has five grown children and twenty grandchildren.

Roc has thirty eight years experience brokering risk and insurance services to clients of a range of complexity including self-insured programs as well more traditional fully insured programs. In addition to insurance industry work, Roc has been active in the community, particularly in transportation and construction related areas of risk.

In 2003, Roc became President of the East Valley Partnership and directed a regional non-profit business coalition advocating for PHX East Valley primarily focused on Economic Development, Education, Transportation, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Area, and Arts issues.

In addition, the Partnership is also engaged in enhancing East Valley’s tourism, regional healthcare and behavioral health programs, tribal relations, and sponsoring a variety of important informational forums and activities. Roc reported to a Board of Directors comprised of the more than 50 key civic, government, business and educational leaders in the PHX East Valley.

For the past two years, Roc has consulted on transportation, education and economic development projects principally in the PHX East Valley.

· Providing quality education at an affordable price.

· Creating jobs and careers that are in demand now and into the future through traditional education and a broadened focus on apprenticeship and certificate programs.

· Improving Maricopa Community Colleges’ student success and career preparation by ensuring state-of-the-art technology is accessible to remain a vital part of the county’s economy.

· Managing Maricopa Community Colleges’ finances conservatively while ensuring the system has its needed resources.

Vote Roc

Candidates for US Senate

Kyrsten Sinema

Martha McSally

Angela Green

Really holding my Nose and Voting for Kyrsten Sinema – she is like the worst of the Bernie Bros

Kyrsten Sinema is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Arizona. Sinema is running in the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on August 28, 2018.

Sinema began her political career in the Arizona House of Representatives. She represented district 15 from 2005 until her election to the Arizona State Senate in 2010. She resigned from the senate on January 3, 2012, in order to run for Congress.^[1][2]

Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Sinema is a more moderate left of center Democratic Party vote. As a result, she may break with the Democratic Party line more than her fellow members.

Biography

After receiving her master of social work and J.D. from Arizona State University, Sinema worked as an adjunct professor and faculty member for the Center for Progressive Leadership.^[3] Her career in public service began in the Arizona State Legislature in 2005, where her advocacy included getting in-state tuition for veterans at all Arizona public universities, combating sex trafficking, and calling for improvements to children’s healthcare.^[4]

She is the embodiment of everything problematic with looking at the Democratic Party and how it operates under whiteness – she is a moderate republican in democratic clothing. She will do the least damage

House District 6

Voting for Anita Malik – and love putting this vote in

David Schweikert has had a chokehold on this district forever – and he still may but Malik is awesome

In May 2017, Anita Malik made a bold choice. She stepped down from her role as Chief Operating Officer of a content technology company to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for Arizona’s 6th district. Having been at the forefront of advances in digital marketing and technology, Anita recognized the urgent need for real tech leadership in D.C.

The daughter of immigrants from India, Anita was born in Kansas City, Missouri. When she was 7, her family moved to Arizona. Her father, a mechanical and computer engineer, instilled in her the importance of leading with empathy and listening; her mother, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for the arts, taught her to appreciate the journey. She attended Scottsdale schools, graduating from Chaparral High School in 1994.

Anita went on to graduate summa cum laude with degrees in both computer information systems and finance from Arizona State University. She later earned her master’s in journalism from the University of Southern California in 2002.

“Anita Malik gives me hope. She is a smart, tough, energetic leader who will govern with heart. She believes having less money should not mean you have less of a voice in your government.” – Lisa Hamilton, voter.

Governor

Voting for David Garcia – big time happy about this vote former veteran former teacher – strong pick I think he can beat the ice cream man.

Biography

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Dr. Garcia was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. After completing his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University, he earned a master’s and a doctorate degree in education policy from the University of Chicago. His dissertation examined segregation in Arizona’s charter schools.^[1] Before running for Arizona superintendent of public instruction, Garcia worked at Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College as an associate professor.^[2]

In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Garcia served as the Associate Superintendent of Public Instruction for Standards and Accountability in Arizona. He also worked as a research analyst for the Arizona State Senate’s Education Committee and as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to his role as associate superintendent, Garcia’s leadership experience also includes service as the director of Research and Policy for the Arizona Department of Education and the director of the Arizona Education Policy Initiative.^[2]. Over the years, Dr. Garcia has also published dozens of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on education policy.^[1]

Secretary of State

Voting for Katie Hobbs

Hobbs earned her B.A. in social work from Northern Arizona University in 1992 and her M.A. in social work from Arizona State University in 1995. Her professional experience includes working as director of government relations for the Sojourner Center, a member of the adjunct faculty of Paradise Valley Community College’s social and behavioral sciences, and a social worker. She is a former volunteer for the Arizona Democratic Party and Chair of District 15 Democrats.

Attorney General

Voting For January Contreras

January Contreras has a long history of fighting for Arizonans

January was a county and state prosecutor before founding a legal aid organization to protect Arizona’s women, children, and families. She envisions an Arizona where every one of us feels safe, where our constitutional and civil rights are protected without fail, and where the powerful no longer get away with playing by their own set of rules.

January fought against special interests to fend off cuts to health care insurance when she worked as a policy advisor to Governor Napolitano, and an Assistant Director at the Arizona Health Care Cost Cont January has taken on human traffickers

At ALWAYS, January has served Arizonans, including survivors of human trafficking. She has a passion for fighting for trafficking victims, and she will work to put a stop to these horrible crimes of greed and abuse from ever happening in Arizona again.

January combatted violence against women

At the Department of Homeland Security, January led the charge to establish the Council on Combating Violence Against Women. She has served on the White House Council on Women and Girls, contributed to the development of the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security, and volunteered on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. At ALWAYS, she regularly represented victims of domestic violence who would otherwise have no lawyer.ainment System (AHCCCS).

State Treasurer

Voting FOR January Contreras

It used to be the case that you could buy a home, open up a small business and start a family without going into massive debt or flirting with the possibility of poverty. Today that isn’t the case. At least for most of us.

More and more we see people who can’t pay off their college debt, can’t afford a house, can’t qualify for a small-business loan, and can’t afford to start a family. Our kids can’t live at home forever – things have to change.

For too long our political establishment has enabled the bad behavior of corporations that gamble with our money, leaving us behind to pick up the pieces. When the government stops working for the people, we must elect new leaders to fix it. I will fight to create opportunity and restore dignity to an office that for too long has let politicians get away with bad budgets and self-dealing.

State Superintendent

Voting For Kathy Hoffman

Hoffman earned a master’s degree in speech language pathology from the University of Arizona. Her professional experience includes working as a speech language pathologist at the Peoria Unified School District. She has served as a member of the Arizona Education Association and the Arizona Federation for Teachers.[1]

Mine Inspector

Voting for William Pierce

Lets be honest I have not idea what to tell you here – but on this one the democrat looks like a miner not a business man – so I am going with William Pierce over business looking Joe Hart

Arizona Corporate Commission

Voting for First Kiana Sears

Passionate

Kiana Maria Sears is a passionate energy regulatory and public policy professional who is civically engaged as a community advocate and public education champion.

Inspired

She is uniquely inspired by her own background as part of a working family to ensure others are able to live healthy lives.

A Clean Election Candidate

Please join Kiana Sears as she promises to serve with integrity and to work hard every day to restore the public’s trust in this critical branch of Arizona’s democracy.

Best Friend working to get her elected – what else can I say

Then Sandra Kennedy

Sandra D. Kennedy is a Democratic candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission. Kennedy is running in the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on August 28, 2018.

Kennedy was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Arizona Corporation Commissioner in the 2014 elections.[1] She is a former member of the commission.[2] She first assumed office in 2009 and served until 2013, following her re-election defeat in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3]

AZ Senate LD 20

Voting for Douglas Ervin

Experience and Education

Chief Development Architect for Phoenix headquartered software firm

Business Analyst for Scottsdale based consulting company

Controller for Phoenix small business

Corporate Tax Auditor for Arizona Department of Revenue

Assistant Manager for a foodservice business

Bachelor of Science in Accounting – DeVry Institute of Technology

Scottsdale High School, Pima and Loloma Elementary

Other

Private Pilot

Ironman Triathlete

Backpacker and Hiker

Passed Certified Public Accountant exam

Trained Leader for Climate Reality Project

Volunteer with PV School District’s VIP Program

Voting FOR Hazel Chandler

Hazel Chandler is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Arizona House of Representatives to represent District 20. Chandler is running in the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on August 28, 2018.

Biography

Chandler earned her B.S. in child development and family studies from San Diego State University in 1971 and her M.A. in management from the University of Phoenix in 1983. She also completed the public manager program in 2012 at Arizona State University.

Mayor

Changed to Kate Gallego

Since being elected to Phoenix City Council in 2013, Kate Gallego’s entrepreneurial spirit and extensive economic development knowledge have helped transform Phoenix’s economy and revitalize the city’s transportation system. Kate’s proven track record includes leading the campaign to pass Phoenix’s citywide transportation plan and spearheading the successful Phoenix Equal Pay Ordinance.

Kate is passionate about building a Phoenix that works for everybody. She led the effort for the city to partner with AARP to better serve older adults. She has encouraged more young people to enter the construction workforce and championed innovative partnerships with ASU and the University of Arizona. Kate Gallego believes that everyone should have access to cutting edge medical care, and she has been the city council lead on expanding Phoenix’s biomedical campus.

A strong proponent of investing in the infrastructure Phoenix needs to grow, Kate is a member of the bi-partisan coalition Building America’s Future. Her work on infrastructure has earned recognition from Women in Transportation and Friends of Transit. Her work on equity issues has earned recognition the “Courage” Award from the Girl Scouts Cactus-Pine Council, Elected Official of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers Arizona Chapter, and the Rising Leader Award from the Anti-Defamation League. AZ Business Magazine named her as one of the most influential women in business.

Prior to being elected, Kate worked on Strategic Planning and Economic Development for Salt River Project. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard University and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2015 the Wharton School of Business named her in its “40 Under 40” list. She is the proud mom of Michael Gallego.

Propositions

VOTING Against 125

VOTING AGAINST 126

VOTING FOR 127

VOTING AGAINST 305

VOTING Against 306

Arizona Proposition 125, the Adjustments to Elected Officials’ and Corrections Officer’s Retirement Plans Amendment, is on the ballot in Arizona as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote supports this amendment to make adjustments to retirement plans based on cost-of-living adjustments, rather than permanent benefit increases, for correctional officers, probation officers, and surveillance officers (Corrections Officer Retirement Plan) and elected officials (Elected Officials’ Retirement Plan).

A “no” vote opposes this amendment to make adjustments to retirement plans based on cost-of-living adjustments, rather than permanent benefit increases, for correctional officers, probation officers, and surveillance officers (Corrections Officer Retirement Plan) and elected officials (Elected Officials’ Retirement Plan).

Overview

What would the ballot measure change?

Proposition 125 would allow the Arizona State Legislature to make adjustments to two state pension plans—the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) and the Elected Officials’ Retirement Plan (EORP)—based on Senate Bill 1442 and House Bill 2545.^[1]

Proposition 125 itself would not make changes to the two state pension plans, but would rather authorize the legislature to make changes. The legislature passed two bills to implement Proposition 125 if the constitutional amendment is approved:

Senate Bill 1442 (SB 1442) would make adjustments to CORP based cost-of-living adjustments capped at 2 percent, rather than permanent benefit increases. CORP is the public retirement plan for correctional officers, probation officers, and surveillance officers. SB 1442 would also require corrections officers hired on or after July 1, 2018, to enroll in a defined-contribution (DC) retirement plan, rather than the defined-benefit (DB) retirement plan. A DB retirement plan, which officers hired before July 1, 2018, would continue to have, is a retirement benefits plan that guarantees a monthly or annual payment to retired employees based on a certain formula using years of employment, employee age, and employee earnings. A DC retirement plan is a retirement benefits plan that serves as a deferred compensation retirement savings, such as a 401(k).^[1]
House Bill 2545 (HB 2545) would make adjustments to EORP based cost-of-living adjustments capped at 2 percent, rather than permanent benefit increases.^[1]

In 1990, Arizona adopted a permanent benefit increase (PBI) formula, which provided increases in retirement payments based on investment earnings. In 1998, the maximum possible increase was capped at 4 percent. The 2018 amendment’s proposed cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) would be based on the inflation rate for the Metropolitan Phoenix-Mesa Consumer Price Index, with the maximum possible increase capped at 2 percent.^[1][2]

Why does this change require a constitutional amendment?

Article 29 of the Arizona Constitution describes public retirement systems as a contractual relationship between members and the state, requires that public retirement systems be funded with contributions and investment earnings, and declares that retirement system benefits shall not be diminished or impaired.^[3] Article 29 was added to the state constitution in 1998 via Proposition 100.^[4] Due to two court cases regarding the interpretation of Article 29—Fields v. EORP and Hall v. EORP—the Arizona State Legislature needs to amend Article 29 to make changes to pension plans that would have the effect of decreasing benefits for current and retired members.^[5][6] According to the Arizona Senate Research Staff, the amendment could have a positive impact on the state’s General Fund because of the lower 2-percent cap on annual increases could decrease pension benefits.^[2]

Text of measure

Arizona Proposition 126, the Prohibit New or Increased Taxes on Services Initiative, is on the ballot in Arizona as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote supports this constitutional amendment to prohibit the state and local governments from enacting new taxes or increasing tax rates on services performed in the state.

A “no” vote opposes this constitutional amendment, thus retaining the power of the state and local governments to enact taxes on services in the future.

Overview

What would Proposition 126 change about tax policy in Arizona?

Proposition 126 would prohibit the state and local governments from enacting new taxes or increasing tax rates in effect on December 31, 2018, on services performed in Arizona.^[1] Services can include various types of economic activities that don’t involve tangible goods, from personal-oriented activities, including salon services, pet grooming, amusement, and fitness activities, to financial-oriented activities, including real estate transactions, banking, and investment management, to healthcare-oriented activities, such as doctor visits.

Who is behind the campaigns surrounding Proposition 126?

Note: The campaign finance information on this page is according to the most recent scheduled reports, which covered through August 20, 2018. The deadline for the next scheduled reports is October 15, 2018.

Citizens for Fair Tax Policy, a political action committee, is leading the campaign in support of Proposition 126. The Arizona Association of Realtors organized the PAC. Citizens for Fair Tax Policy had raised $6.10 million and expended $4.55 million. The Realtors Issues Mobilization Fund, an organization of the Arizona Association of Realtors, provided the largest contribution—$5.10 million. No PACs had organized to oppose Proposition 126.^[2]

Arizona Proposition 127, the Renewable Energy Standards Initiative is on the ballot in Arizona as an initiated constitutional amendment on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote supports this constitutional amendment to require electric utilities that sell electricity in Arizona to acquire a certain percentage of electricity from renewable resources each year, with the percentage increasing annually from 12 percent in 2020 to 50 percent in 2030.

A “no” vote opposes this constitutional amendment to require electric utilities that sell electricity in Arizona to acquire a certain percentage of electricity from renewable resources, thereby leaving the state’s existing renewable energy requirements of 15 percent by 2025 in place.

Overview

What would Proposition 127 change about energy policy in Arizona?

Proposition 127 would increase the state’s renewable portfolio standards (RPS). An RPS is a mandate that electric utilities acquire a minimum amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. As of 2018, Arizona’s RPS is 15 percent by 2025. Proposition 127 would increase the RPS each year until reaching 50 percent in 2030. The initiative would define renewable energy to include sources such as solar, wind, biomass, certain hydropower, geothermal, and landfill gas energies.^[1]

Arizona Proposition 305, the Expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Referendum, is on the ballot in Arizona as a veto referendum on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote is to uphold the contested legislation, Senate Bill 1431, which would phase in an expansion of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) program to make all public school students eligible to apply for an ESA.

A “no” vote is to repeal the contested legislation, Senate Bill 1431, which would phase in an expansion of the state’s ESAs program to make all public school students eligible to apply for an ESA.

Overview

What is an ESA?

The original program allowed parents or guardians of students with disabilities to sign a contract to opt out of the public school system and instead receive an ESA from the Arizona Department of Education (DOE) that could be spent on private education, homeschooling, or other non-public education. An ESA is funded at 90 percent of what the state would have paid for the student in a district or charter school. Parents or guardians use a prepaid bank card to pay for education-related tuition and fees, textbooks, tutoring, educational therapies, and curriculum. Recipients of ESAs are required to submit quarterly spending reports to DOE. Between 2011 and 2017, the program was expanded to cover students meeting other specified criteria. Arizona was the first state to establish an Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program. ^[2][3]

How would Proposition 305 change the ESAs program?

A “yes” vote on Proposition 305 would uphold Senate Bill 1431 (SB 1431), which was designed to make all K-12 students eligible to apply for an ESA. The expansion would phase in over four school years. A “no” vote on Proposition 305 would overturn SB 1431. Approval of Proposition 405 would phase in the expansion of ESAs as follows:^[1]

For 2017-2018, students in kindergarten or grades 1, 6, and 9 would be eligible for ESAs.
For 2018-2019, students in kindergarten or grades 1, 2, 6, 7, 9, and 10 would be eligible.
For 2019-2020, students in kindergarten or grades 1 through 3 and 6 through 11 would be eligible.
For 2020-2021, all K-12 students would be eligible.

Proposition 305 would cap the number of new students allowed to receive ESAs at 0.5 percent of the total number of students enrolled in school districts and charter schools per year through school year 2022-2023. For school year 2023-2024 and thereafter, the number of new ESAs per year would not exceed the number approved for school year 2022-2023. A student whose family is at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty line would be eligible for an ESA with 100 percent, rather than 90 percent, of what the state would have paid for the student in a district or charter school.^[1][4]

Are ESAs the same as vouchers?

Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts are often referred to as a school vouchers program.^[5][6][7] In 2013, the state Court of Appeals outlined the differences between ESAs, which were upheld as constitutional, and school vouchers, which the state Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional four years earlier, in Arizona.^[8][9] In Niehaus V. Huppenthal, the Court of Appeals said that vouchers earmarked state funds for private and sectarian schools, whereas ESAs earmarked state funds for parents of qualifying students to purchase educational services. Vouchers, according to the court, violated Section 10 of Article 9 (Aid Clause) of the Arizona Constitution, which prohibited state aid to private and religious schools. The court said ESAs do not violate the Aid Clause because “none of the ESA funds are preordained for a particular destination.”^[10]

Kim Martinez of the American Federation for Children, an organization that advocates for school choice policies, said the difference between vouchers and ESAs is notable, as “ESAs are much more comprehensive than a voucher program and they allow parents to control their child’s state-funded education dollars.”^[11] Tim Walker of the National Education Association, a teachers’ professional association and labor union, referred to ESAs as school voucher doublespeak, stating, “The intent is to obscure the fact that these spruced up proposals still produce the same result: less taxpayer money for public schools, more taxpayer money for unaccountable private schools that can, and do, discriminate.”^[12]

How did Proposition 305 get on the ballot in 2018?

Save Our Schools (SOS) Arizona, the campaign the collected signatures for the veto referendum, was launched one month after Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed Senate Bill 1431 (SB 1431) on April 6, 2017. In the Arizona State Legislature, Democrats opposed SB 1431. Most legislative Republicans supported the legislation. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos (R) described the bill was a big win for students and parents. According to Dawn Penich-Thacker, SOS Arizona’s spokesperson, six women who met at legislative hearings for SB 1431 and were opposed to the legislation organized the veto referendum campaign.^[13] On September 8, 2017, Secretary of State Michele Reagan (R) announced that enough signatures were verified to place the veto referendum on the ballot as Proposition 305. Gov. Ducey, speaking at a seminar for conservative donors, said he wanted SB 1431 to go into effect. He stated, “This is a very real fight in my state. I didn’t run for governor to play small ball. I think this is an important idea.”^[14]

Arizona Proposition 306, the Clean Election Account Uses and Commission Rulemaking Measure, is on the ballot in Arizona as a legislatively referred state statute on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote supports this measure to:

prohibit candidates from using their public financing accounts to give funds to political parties or tax-exempt 501(a) organizations that are allowed to engage in activities to influence candidate elections and
require the Citizens Clean Election Commission’s proposed rules to receive approval from the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council.

A “no” vote opposes this measure to:

prohibit candidates from using their public financing accounts to give funds to political parties or tax-exempt 501(a) organizations that are allowed to engage in activities to influence candidate elections and
require the Citizens Clean Election Commission’s proposed rules to receive approval from the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council.

Overview

What is the Citizens Clean Election Commission (CCEC)?

The Citizens Clean Election Commission (CCEC) oversees Arizona’s public financing program for campaigns. The CCEC has five commissioners—two Democrats, two Republicans, and one independent.^[2] The commission is exempt from the state’s rulemaking requirements; rather, the commission is empowered to adopt its own rules to govern the commission. Rules must be adopted in public meetings following a 60-day period for public comment. Proposition 200, which voters approved in 1998, created the CCEC.^[3]

What would this measure change about the CCEC and public financing?

The measure would prohibit candidates from using their public financing accounts, known as clean election accounts in Arizona, to give funds to political parties or tax-exempt 501(a) organizations that are allowed to engage in activities to influence candidate elections.^[1]

The measure would also remove the Citizens Clean Election Commission’s (CCEC) exemption from the state’s rulemaking requirements. The measure would require the CCEC to receive approval from the seven-member Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) to finalize rules for the public financing program. The governor appoints six of the council’s seven members.^[1]

How did this measure get on the ballot?

The Arizona Constitution required the measure to go on the ballot because the measure would amend a voter-approved ballot initiative—Proposition 200—passed in 1998. Rep. Doug Coleman (R-16) introduced the proposal in the state legislature. The state House voted 34-25 to place the measure on the ballot, and the state Senate voted 17-12. The votes were along partisan lines. Republicans supported the measure. Democrats opposed the measure.^[4] Louis Hoffman and Amy Chan, former CCEC commissioners, sued the state over the measure’s placement on the ballot. Hoffman and Chan argued that the ballot measure violates the state’s single-subject rule, which states that “every act shall embrace but one subject and matters properly connected therewith.” Rep. J.D. Mesnard (R-17), the speaker of the state House, responded to the litigation, contending that the former commissioners were trying to stop voters from deciding the rulemaking process.^[5][6][7] As of September 28, 2018, the litigation is ongoing.

Arizona Proposition 306, the Clean Election Account Uses and Commission Rulemaking Measure, is on the ballot in Arizona as a legislatively referred state statute on November 6, 2018.^[1]

A “yes” vote supports this measure to:

prohibit candidates from using their public financing accounts to give funds to political parties or tax-exempt 501(a) organizations that are allowed to engage in activities to influence candidate elections and
require the Citizens Clean Election Commission’s proposed rules to receive approval from the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council.

A “no” vote opposes this measure to:

prohibit candidates from using their public financing accounts to give funds to political parties or tax-exempt 501(a) organizations that are allowed to engage in activities to influence candidate elections and
require the Citizens Clean Election Commission’s proposed rules to receive approval from the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council.

Overview

What is the Citizens Clean Election Commission (CCEC)?

What would this measure change about the CCEC and public financing?

How did this measure get on the ballot?

Inclusive Activism Election Special

We>me — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:00:05 +0000

How I am planning to vote and why:

My Values

On the economy she wants to invest in the everyday people which makes an economy really move

My focus on being a communalist we do what is best for us all – even if it hurts me a bit right now – if need that help later I know people will have my back!

Also I believe the economy does better when more everyday people have more, I think a rising tide lift all boats. While poor people don’t hire people their spending does create demand.

I am for equity – which is different from equality – there is a need to notice people in the most acute situations and do what is needed to help them the most – first.

Freedom. In terms of our political foundations, the most basic progressive value is freedom. This also happens to be one of the most contested values in American life. Progressives have a two-part definition of freedom: “freedom from” and “freedom to”. First, we believe that all people should have freedom from undue interference by governments and others in carrying out their private affairs and personal beliefs. This includes our rights to freedom of speech, association, and religion as well as the freedom to control our own bodies and personal lives. Second, we believe that all people should have the freedom to lead a fulfilling and secure life supported by the basic foundations of economic security and opportunity. This includes physical protections against bodily harm as well as adequate income, economic protections, health care and education, and other social provisions…
Opportunity. Complementing our commitment to human freedom is our belief in opportunity. Like freedom, the concept of opportunity has two components: one focuses on political equality and the other on economic and social arrangements that enhance our lives. The first component of opportunity prohibits discrimination against anyone based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious faith or non-faith, or disability. It also means embracing the diversity of American society by ensuring that all people have the chance to turn their talents and ambitions into a meaningful life, not just the rich and powerful or dominant racial and ethnic groups. The second component of opportunity involves the conditions necessary for people to be secure and to move up in life — health care, education, a decent job, labor rights, a secure retirement…
Responsibility. Along with freedom and opportunity comes responsibility — personal responsibility and the responsibility we have to each other and to the common good. Personal responsibility requires each of us to do our part to improve our own lives through hard work, education, and by acting with honesty and integrity. Responsibility to others and to the common good requires a commitment to putting the public interest above the interests of a few and an understanding that strong families and communities are the foundation of a good society. It means working to achieve greater social justice and economic conditions that benefit civil society broadly. It demands an open and honest government and an engaged and participatory citizenry…

Cooperation. Rounding out these political values which are primarily directed at the rights, opportunities, and duties of individuals is the basic progressive value of cooperation. Cooperation is the foundation of our most important social institutions including our families, our communities, and our civic and faith groups. Freedom without cooperation leads to a divided society that cannot work together to achieve common goals and improve the lives of all. Cooperation as a value requires that we try to be open-minded and empathetic toward others and that we are accountable for their well-being as they are accountable to us. Progressives believe that if we blindly pursue our own needs and ignore those of others, our society will degenerate.