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LIVE Episode: Squads Introduction

It's been a while but we're back! Executive Director of CP, Charles Douglas, and Jessica went LIVE to talk about the launch of our new initiative Squads!  Squads are a new way for you to bring your friends, family, or even coworkers together to take action. commonpower.org/squads

Bye bye Kevin (ft. Fieldwork in KY)

Kevin McCarthy makes history as the first House Speaker to get ousted and Kentucky votes by people, not Party apparently. BTW, we’re live from Louisville.

Field Notes: Stories from VA Primaries 2023

A team of volunteers debrief their work and experiences talking to voters in Arlington (and Richmond!), Virginia. We met our Arlington candidates Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Adele McClure and gleaned insights on their priorities and policies and immediately engaged their voters afterwards.

Mindset: where innovation meets experience

Matthew, Binh, Pouya, and Anjie (CP Gen Zs) discuss how young people navigate political and organizing spaces with people sometimes with more power, more money, and more influence. We talk mindsets we hold, practices in community, and where/how we hone these skills.

Meet America’s Activist Power Couple

Join Julia as she interviews Bob Zeller and Pamela Zellner, one of CP and America’s most fascinating activist power couples.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: How our Families Vote

Join Binh and Julia in a brand-new episode of their series "Tea Time with Binh and Julia." In this episode, Binh and Julia launch the third arc of their series "Why Do We Vote Like this?" where they explore history, complexities, and nuances of the the Asian-American vote in the United States. This is Episode 1 of the "Why Do We Vote Like This?" arc in Tea Time with Binh and Julia.

CP Wrap Up Podcast

Encompassed by travel, life on the ground, and the virtual workspaces curated by both the creators backing Action Academy and the CP-Future community, the discussion embodies the ups and downs of 2022 as they shape the plans, hopes, and aspirations that we hope to see come to fruition in 2023, both in politics and the world around us.   Visit our web page, https://cpfuture.org Follow us on Instagram @ourcommonpower

The 2022 Foundations Learning Tour

The Gen-Z Voter Turnout in the 2022 Midterms

The 2022 Midterm Election Results

Patty Murray vs. Tiffany Smiley WA Senate Race

Join Julia and Dr. Kiana Scott as they discuss the current Washington Senate race between Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley.

Fieldwork in Rural Pennsylvania

Join Julia and several other staff and volunteers as they reflect on fieldwork in rural Pennsylvania for the 2022 midterms.

The Attack on Critical Race Theory in School

Join Julia and Dr. Scott as they discuss the current, tense climate around Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools across America.

Registering Voters at the Marysville Goodwill

Join Julia and Binh and fellow volunteers as they register voters at the Marysville Goodwill.

Federal Ban on Abortion?

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: Anti-Blackness in the Asian Community

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, Binh, Julia, and guest speakers Charles Douglas and Larcy Douglas reflect on their experiences with anti-Blackness in their communities and how to best move forward as individuals and a community. This is Episode 4 and the final episode of the Model Minority Arc.

Meeting the Moment

Join Julia Ge and David Domke as they meet the moment with the 2022 midterms.

Trump and the FBI Search on Mar-A-Lago

Join Julia as she dives deep into the FBI search on Trump’s personal residence of Mar-A-Lago.

Reflections on Wisconsin

Join Julia and Betty as they reflect on their recent fieldwork trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: Asians & Academics

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, Binh, Julia, and guest speaker Gary Kimura reflect upon, analyze, and break-down their own experiences as an Asian in education to figure out where and how it intersects with the model minority myth and greater systems of power in the United States. This is Episode 3 of the Model Minority Arc.

Turning Out for Kim Schrier!

Join Julia as she engages in the Dr. Kim Schrier event at the CP Office.

The Four-Day Workweek

Join Julia as she shares her research on the benefits and cons of a four-day workweek and the history of how America got to 40 hours a week.

What’s Going on with the Supreme Court?

Join Julia Ge and David Domke as they unpack what’s been going on with the United States Supreme Court recently. Is the Supreme Court really pulling a “political coup”? Why do people want Clarence Thomas to be impeached? What can we do as individuals to create change? Find out all the answers to these questions and more in this podcast episode!

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: Asian Proximity to Whiteness

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, Binh, Julia, and guest speaker Kris Kaminishi will unpack the Asian proximity to Whiteness, what it looks like, what it means, and where do we go from here. This is Episode 2 of the Model Minority Arc. 

What is the Institute for Common Power?

Join Julia Ge and Dr. Scott as they discuss the new Institute for Common Power and the upcoming Institute Launch weekend.

I asked Americans how they feel about America

There’s a LOT going on in this country right now. Let’s pause and reflect on how we’re feeling about it all.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: The American Dream

Join Binh and Julia as they kick-off AAPI Month with a brand new arc: The Model Minority Arc! In this episode, Binh and Julia will unpack the American Dream and what it means and looks like to be successful in the United States. This is Episode 1 of the Model Minority Arc.

Fight the Good Fight: A Community Activist’s View on Roe v. Wade

Join Julia Ge and life-long reproductive health care community activist Melissa Johnsen as they discuss the recent news on Roe v. Wade, the state of abortion in the United States, and what you can do.

The End of Roe v Wade: Shock, Anger, and Action

Dr Terry Scott, Larcy Douglas, and Dr Kiana Scott react and assess the impact of the Supreme Court's leaked decision that will over-rule the right to an abortion contained in Roe v. Wade. 

Leadership Development with Anita

Join Julia and Anita as they discuss leadership development at CP, why leadership development is important, and an inside look at how Anita develops her workshops.

Introducing Victoria Elias, State Team Organizing Associate

Meet and chat with CP’s new State Team Organizing Associate, Victoria Elias!

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: Well-Intentioned... but Nah

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, we discussed well-intentioned, awkward at best, harmful at most, ways in which stereotypes are used to connect with individuals. This is Episode 4 of the Tired, Angry, and Hopeful Arc.

Analyzing the 2022 Political Climate with David Domke

Join Julia Ge and David Domke as they analyze and discuss the current political climate of 2022.

March Madness.. but Not Basketball

Join Julia as she provides an update on what’s been going on at Common Power, her personal life, and UW Certificate!

Reflections on the Staff Foundations Trip

Join Julia and Kylie as they reflect on their learning experiences on the recent Staff Foundations Trip to Alabama.

Texas Learning Tour with Oni and Brenda

Listen in on the thoughts of some of CP’s Team Texas State Team Leads, Oni and Brenda, on the 2022 Texas Learning Tour so far.

CPFuture with Sasha

Join Julia and Sasha as they discuss their journey, work at Common Power, and CPFuture updates.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: White Comfort

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, we discuss white comfort. This is Episode 3 of the Tired, Angry, and Hopeful Arc.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: Apology

In this episode of Tea Time with Binh and Julia, we discuss apology. This is Episode 2 of the Tired, Angry, and Hopeful Arc, a follow-up to our micro-aggressions podcast.

Tea Time with Binh and Julia: An Official Launch

Join Binh and Julia as they launch their new podcast series: Tea Time with Binh and Julia! 

Julia and Common Power’s Winter Break

Join Julia as she discusses Common Power’s recent Winter Break and the importance of radical rest here at CP.

New Year’s Day 2022: We’re F******* Ready

Charles articulates the CP vision for 2022: we're here, we're making a difference, and we're ready for this year and the years to come. David offers his thoughts on optimism and the political landscape. Lots of hope and nuggets and energy. It's time to move. 

Wrapping Up 2021 with David Domke

Join Julia Ge and David Domke as they discuss the successes and challenges that Common Power faced in 2021. 

Introducing Heba, Team Lead Program Manager

Join Julia as she introduces Heba, Common Power's Team Lead Program Manager and the two discuss the challenges and successes of Common Power's fieldwork moving forward into 2022. 

An Inside Look at the CP Leadership Development Camp

Join Julia as she interviews CP's next-gen staff members at the December 2nd Leadership Development Camp at the CP Office!

Managing Your Mental Health

Join Julia as she discusses the current state of mental health in the United States and provides helpful tips in managing your mental health.

Leadership with Betty

Join Julia and Betty as they discuss leadership.

Time for some Mushrooms: CP Takeaways from 2021 and Looking Forward

Larcy and David lead a conversation about CP's reflections on the 2021 election, joined by our awesome New Virginia Majority partners. We talk about what it means to WIN for CP. And Larcy leaves us with an epic mushroom story. 

Julia and the UW Certificate in Fundraising Management