In brief: Continuing my (totally on purpose I swear) series on local and state elections — the kind I’ve been yelling about on here and before this with Hal Sparks on Chicago’s WCPT — with an actual local candidate! Friend of the show Maureen Shaw is taking her own advice and jumping into the race! She describes the process, her platform, what it’s like running in the age of Tr*mp. And we discuss ways people who may not be ready to run, but want to get involved can do so. #VoteLocal

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Enhanced audio: Answering the Call: Local Candidate @MaureenShaw — #KatieSpeakShow Ep137 6/30/2018

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Feeding America: Take Action (locally!!)

SIGN the pledge: ”The Campaign to End Hunger” through Feeding America

Audre Lorde self-care quote via Know Your IX: “Dealing with Activist Burn-Out and Self-Care”

Interviews…

“The US is ranked 104th in women’s representation in government” via Vox

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