Melissa Morales
Founder and president of Somos Votantes/Somos PAC, running large-scale direct service and civic engagement programs aimed at rebuilding trust and turnout in Latino communities.
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Oct 25, 2022 • 46min
Middle-Out Messaging for the Midterms (with Melissa Morales and Bobby Clark)
Delving into the power of storytelling in economics and politics, the podcast discusses messaging challenges for Democrats and the Winning Jobs Narrative Project. Exploring the impact of relatable narratives on policy agendas, the conversation highlights the importance of centering working people as heroes and advocating for policies that benefit everyone. The episode emphasizes the value of honoring work, restructuring the system, and flipping the minimum wage narrative to encourage political participation.
Nov 27, 2025 • 1h 41min
What's the future of organizing? + Ken Martin with Vote Save America’s Shaniqua McClendon (Crooked Con)
In a lively discussion at Crooked Con, guests include Ken Martin, DNC Chair focused on rebuilding party infrastructure, and Maurice Mitchell, the Working Families Party's National Director advocating for independent political strategies. Ezra Levin of Indivisible highlights grassroots organizing against authoritarianism, while Melissa Morales emphasizes rebuilding trust in Latino communities. DeRay Mckesson challenges narratives around public safety, and Kate Barr creatively confronts gerrymandering through protest campaigns. Together, they explore effective ways to engage low-information voters and the importance of grassroots activism.
