This page brings together political history, current events, and perspectives to give visitors clear, balanced context. Our goal is to promote understanding and encourage active participation in democracy, without partisanship. We believe democracy works best when people are informed, engaged, and connected to the bigger picture.
We share videos, podcasts, and Facebook updates to help you stay informed and engaged with current political topics. These platforms make it easy to learn, listen, and connect with others who care about public issues.
Bernie Sanders (YouTube channel) The official YouTube channel of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.
Bowers News Media (News Media) Bowers News Media LLC is a one-person grassroots activism email list run by Chris Bowers, a 20-year veteran of online progressive politics at Daily Kos, Open Left and MyDD. Chris writes, edits and formats all of the emails himself, in an honest, measured, personal voice, citing all of his sources and avoiding exaggeration. His aim to bring you the most efficient activism operation around, almost entirely free of overhead, and to always remain accessible to you by reading every single email you send him (and replying to most of them).
Defending Democracy with Marc Elias (Podcast) Marc Elias and Paige Moskowitz cover the latest in voting rights, redistricting and democracy. With help from special guests, Defending Democracy brings you the info you need to know this election year. Listen wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. New episodes drop every Friday.
Democracy Docket Marc Elias explains Voter Suppresion Iceberg, a breakdown of the tactics, laws, and strategies that Republicans are using to restrict voting access in the United States.
Democracy Docket with Marc Elias (Facebook reels)
Democracy Now (Independent Global News) Democracy Now! produces a daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Our reporting includes breaking daily news headlines and in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world’s most pressing issues. On Democracy Now!, you’ll hear a diversity of voices speaking for themselves, providing a unique and sometimes provocative perspective on global events.
Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (Facebook) Elizabeth Warren, a fearless consumer advocate who has made her life’s work the fight for middle class families, was re-elected to the United States Senate for a second term on November 6, 2018, by the people of Massachusetts.
Elizabeth is one of the nation’s leading progressive voices, fighting for big structural change that would transform our economy and rebuild the middle class.
Heather Cox Richardson (YouTube Channel)- Heather Cox Richardson is a political historian who uses facts and history to make observations about contemporary American politics. She has written about the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the American West in award-winning books whose subjects stretch from the European settlement of the North American continent to the history of the Republican Party through the Trump administration. She is the author, most recently, of the best-selling Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America.
Heather Cox Richardson (Facebook Page) where you will find her “Letters from an American.” This is one of the most popular personal newsletters on the internet. Written by Heather Cox Richardson, a professor of American history.
Jim Acosta Show (Podcast) “Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth and hope.” Ever since then, I have spent nearly every day working to deliver the news to you, unvarnished, and free from the pressures that are still very present in the corporate media world. We can’t give in to the lies. We must be free from fear. I believe it’s time to take a stand for the truth.
Katie Couric Live (YouTube Channel) Katie Couric is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, documentary filmmaker, and best-selling author.
Indivisible Guide (Facebook) We’re a grassroots movement of thousands of local Indivisible groups with a mission to elect progressive leaders, rebuild our democracy, and defeat the Trump agenda.
Liz Oyer (Instagram) former pardon attorney for the department of justice.
Mathew Cooke (YouTube channel) Writer-Director-Storyteller Matthew Cooke’s recorded talks have been seen over 100 Million times. His first documentary as Producer-Editor of DELIVER US FROM EVIL was Oscar Nominated, made over 100 critics best of lists and Rotten Tomatoes Top 100 Best Reviewed Films of all Time.
Medias Touch (YouTube Channel) The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy. Because TRUTH is golden.
Ohh that’s RICH (YouTube channel) Former MTV News journalist and co-host of Find Out Podcast. Liberal. Dad. Pretty angry at the state of things. Finding the bright side nonetheless.
Our Parks (website) Welcome to Our Parks, we are advocates for sustainable enjoyment of our national treasures! We are committed to raising awareness about the ecological and cultural importance of our parks. Through educational initiatives, community involvement, advocacy, and partnerships, we strive to create a balanced relationship between people and parks.
Politics Girl (YouTube Channel) New York Times bestselling author and award winning social media brand of simple, digestible explanations of all things American Politics. (4M+ followers across platforms)
Protect Democracy (website) Protect Democracy is a cross-ideological nonprofit group dedicated to defeating the authoritarian threat. Our experts use litigation, advocacy, research, and technology to stop the consolidation of power, defend dissent, protect our elections, and build a thriving, multiparty democracy.
Rachel Maddow Show (Facebook page) Rachel Maddow is host of the Emmy Award-winning “The Rachel Maddow Show” which airs Mondays at 9pm ET on MSNBC. “The Rachel Maddow Show” features Maddow’s take on the biggest stories of the day, political and otherwise, including interviews with guests from all sides of the issues, in-depth analysis and more.
Red Wine and Blue (Facebook) Red Wine and Blue is a national community of over half a million diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time. We train and connect women from across the country of all political backgrounds – including many who have never been political before – to get sh*t done and have fun along the way.
Robert Reich (YouTube channel) inequality Media Civic Action is a nonprofit co-founded by former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and Director Jacob Kornbluth following the success of their documentary film, Inequality For All. Inequality Media Civic Action uses the power of storytelling to inform and engage the public about the realities and impacts of inequality and imbalance of power in America. We believe in the power of storytelling to inform and engage. And we believe in the power of an informed and engaged public to bring about change because how we understand a problem dictates what options are on the table to fix it. Our ultimate vision is an economy that works for everyone.
Steve Rattner (Economic Analyst) Steven Rattner is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Willett Advisors LLC, the investment arm for former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s personal and philanthropic assets. In addition, he serves as the Economic Analyst on MSNBC’s Morning Joe and is a contributing writer to The New York Times Op Ed page.
Sully Dawg (website with videos) Clear Truth. Simple Visuals. No Spin. I’m just someone who tries to make complicated things easier to understand. No sponsors, no agenda — just simple visuals and plain talk that help people cut through the noise. When politics gets confusing or the headlines get messy, I break things down so anyone can see what’s really happening: where the money goes, who benefits, and who gets left behind.
Talking Feds with Harry Litman (Podcast) Talking Feds is a roundtable discussion that brings together prominent former government officials, journalists, and special guests for a dynamic and in-depth analysis of the most pressing questions in law and politics. The host and executive producer of Talking Feds is Harry Litman. Litman is a former line prosecutor, United States Attorney, and Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the Department of Justice. He is an active litigator in courts around the country and a professor of constitutional law at U.C.L.A. and U.C.S.D. He appears regularly on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox.
The Lincoln Project (News Media) The Lincoln Project is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and defense of democracy. Since our launch in December 2019, The Lincoln Project has played a unique role in American politics. We entered the political arena with two stated objectives: first, to defeat Donald Trump at the ballot box in 2020. (Done.) The second was to ensure Trumpism failed alongside him. We understand that the real fight against Trumpism is just beginning and we’re committed to seeing it through. Our democracy depends on it.
The Steady State (Facebook) The Steady State is an organization of Former U.S. national security professionals—across intelligence, defense, diplomacy, and homeland security—committed to our oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. We promote democracy, the rule of law, and a secure America grounded in shared civic values.
Throughline (Podcast) Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, “How did we get here?” We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei.
Tod Maffin (YouTube) Emotional support Canadian columnist
Under the Desk News (YouTube channel) The Day’s News & Explainers in a Calm Way, From a Safe Space
Up First (Podcast) of NPR’s top 3 stories.
Politics can be intense, and it’s normal to feel stressed or discouraged. This space is here for you — take a moment to breathe, listen, and ground yourself with soothing audio meant to bring a bit of calm and clarity. This section offers soothing audio designed to help you relax, regain perspective, and care for your well-being.
A Take Care of Yourself Message from Robert Reich
Mindfulness Meditation Class from Bonnie Groessl:
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (7.31 minutes)
Breathing Meditation (11.30 minutes)
Body Flame Meditation (12.25 minutes)