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What You Really Need to Know About Making America Healthy Again: Dr. Jessica Knurick on Navigating Nutrition Myths & Public Health Policies
This episode dives into the intersections of nutrition, public health, and misinformation with Dr. Jessica Knurick. The conversation addresses the complexities of the Make America Healthy Again movement, the dangers of the misinformation, the harm in oversimplifying complex issues, and the influence of social media on public perception around food safety and nutrition.• Exploration of how the MAHA movement oversimplifies complex health issues • Examination of the societal factors influencing America’s nutritional challenges• Guidance on navigating misinformation and amplifying credible scientific voices• Emphasis on understanding the difference between correlation and causation• Insight into political motivations behind corporate-friendly health policies.Connect with Dr. Jess:Instagram TikTokWebsiteConnect with USS: USS InstagramUSS SubstackThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/Instagram: @kevwyxin Get full access to United SHE Stands at unitedshestands.substack.com/subscribe
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What Now? Sustaining Political Activism: Strategies for Year-Round Engagement and Empowerment
In episode 104, our first episode of 2025, we emphasize the importance of maintaining political engagement and activism beyond the electoral season. We discuss methods for building resilience, defeating the temptation to disengage, and actionable ways to support democracy through time and financial donations.ResourcesThe sacred pause between the election and what comes nextLinda McMahon - WikipediaWhy we choose to financially support these organizations - InstagramUnited SHE Stands | SubstackConnect with USS: United SHE Stands Instagram This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:Website: https://www.kevwyxin.com/Instagram: @kevwyxin Get full access to United SHE Stands at unitedshestands.substack.com/subscribe
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From the Vault! Ranked Choice Voting with Kyle Herman from Rank the Vote Ohio
Re-RE-releasing this episode about Ranked Choice Voting with our friend Kyle Herman because this effort is underway in Ohio! Original Air Date: May 2, 2023Resources* Rank the Vote Ohio's website* Rank the Vote Ohio's Action Page (for volunteering, donating, events, etc)* Rank the Vote Ohio's Online Petition (to join our supporter list)* Rank the Vote USA's coalition page (to find partners in other states)* FairVote's state allies coalition page* History of Ranked Choice Voting in Ohio* RepresentWomen's report on how Ranked Choice Voting is helping cities move toward gender parity* How Ranked Choice Voting can reduce the harms of gerrymandering in Ohio* How Ranked Choice Voting can help reduce corruption in OhioConnect with USS: United SHE Stands Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at unitedshestands.substack.com/subscribe
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From the Vault! Empowering Change: Sharon McMahon on Unsung Heroes, Patriotism, and Local Action
For episode 102, we're re-releasing our interview with THE Sharon McMahon, AKA @SharonSaysSo on Instagram. Enjoy!Original Air Date: October 22, 2024Connect with Sharon:* Instagram* Website* Podcast - Here's Where It Gets Interesting* Newsletter - The Preamble* Buy the book! Get full access to United SHE Stands at unitedshestands.substack.com/subscribe
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From the Vault! Democracy in Crisis: The Threat of Another Trump Term
For episode 101, we're re-releasing our episode about the threat of another Trump term... since we are now, unfortunately, in that reality.Original Air Date: July 23, 2024Sources* Study Classifies U.S. Democracy as ‘Backsliding’* When democracies falter, they rarely recover* Democratic decline in the US* Myth of Voter Fraud* 2016 Lie of the Year: Fake news* 15 most notable lies of Trump’s presidency* What Republicans said when Obama tried to confirm a Supreme Court judge* How US Supreme Court Has Shifted Over Time* Trump v. US* How Trump’s judge appointments compare with other presidents* The judge who just gave Trump a pass in documents case will now be judged herself* What is the Chevron deference* Trump mocks Paul Pelosi* MTG Expressed Support for Assassinating Democrats* ABC News finds 54 cases invoking 'Trump' in connection with violence* The Gunman and the Would-Be Dictator* Reactions to Trump and Nancy Pelosi's Responses* MTG called on to 'resign in disgrace'* Inside Biden’s response to Trump assassination attempt* What We Know About the Trump Shooter Get full access to United SHE Stands at unitedshestands.substack.com/subscribe
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