Why, America? with Leeja Miller

Ignoring local politics means giving up your power to make real change. Discover three reasons people hesitate to engage, and why pushing through those fears is crucial. Learn about successful local movements, like Seattle's minimum wage increase, and see how understanding your local government can be simplified with practical tools. Local elections shape daily life, making your involvement key to supporting community candidates and fostering grassroots democracy. Empower yourself by participating in local governance!

Ginni Thomas, wife of Clarence Thomas, reportedly thanked a conservative religious group for pushing against Supreme Court reform last month. This is just the latest in a decades-long habit of inappropriate (impeachable??) behavior by Ginni Thomas, who's made her entire personality revolve around sticking it to her many "haters." 👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com

DADDY JACK STRIKES BACK!! Special Counsel Jack Smith filed an appeal in the Mar a Lago documents case against Trump in the 11th Circuit on Monday, and then Tuesday he filed a superseding indictment against Trump for his role in January 6th. What's going on, and how will this affect the election??   Mar a Lago Case Appeal, https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25072557-special-counsel-appeal-filing   Superseding Indictment, https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000191-9582-d690-a9f3-dfff52f50000    👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com  😎 Go to https://www.warbyparker.com/leeja to get your FREE at home try on kit today!

Project 2025 is a well-organized vision for a conservative future put together by 100 different conservative orgs. Why don't we have anything like that on the left? While Kamala Harris has added much needed excitement to the Democratic Party, my internet echo chambers are still full of progressives feeling more divided than ever.   👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com 

Kamala Harris, the recently nominated Democratic candidate, discusses her unexpected rise without primary votes. She tackles concerns about the legitimacy of her nomination and reflects on the procedural dynamics shaping her candidacy. The conversation delves into the historical evolution of US presidential nominations and the complex delegate dynamics at play. Harris draws comparisons to the excitement of the Obama era while addressing voter engagement and the need for generational change in leadership.

Our cities are getting hotter, and extreme heat leads to more deaths than every other natural disaster, yet we seem to be doing nothing to stop it. Here's why our summers are getting hotter and we are not prepared.   🗺️Redlining & Heat Islands Map: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/73e329457b6644e7aeff13ecce43c8d8  👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com

Election deniers in Georgia have made it easier for election officials to vote against certifying election results. This is part of a larger scheme by Trump and his allies to delegitimize elections in America. This is how election denying election officials are ruining democracy.   Sources mentioned: Election certification under threat, CREW, (Aug. 2024), https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-investigations/election-certification-under-threat/   Election Deniers, https://electiondeniers.org      Debunking the voter fraud myth, Brennan Center, https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/analysis/Briefing_Memo_Debunking_Voter_Fraud_Myth.pdf    👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com   PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/miller

Large numbers of Americans are giving up on the US and immigrating overseas to find greener pastures. Is the expat life the answer to growing unrest and disillusionment? Should you leave the US??? Survey responses: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16IAG6qmsVLt395O-ozKL0rH9UitclJQ65qdcb1eyTH8/edit?usp=sharing   👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com   Find out the easiest way to get to sleep, and stay asleep when you click https://shopbeam.com/leejamiller and use code LEEJA to get up to 35% at checkout.

The right, with Donald Trump at the head, has rebranded eugenics for the 21st century, bringing age old bigotry to the mainstream again and saying the quiet part out loud. Immigration, contraception, and more are up for debate in a race to protect America from the "undesirables." 👑 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/leejamiller 👕 Get your Reagan Ruined Everything t-shirt right here: https://leejamillermerch.com/ 📃Learn the US Constitution the EASY way, with Smartass Civics from Leeja Miller ➡️ http://smartasscivics.com   Use code LEEJA50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/3lJJNlZ  

Tim Walz, a prominent yet lesser-known figure in politics and the current Governor of Minnesota, discusses his surprise designation as a potential VP pick. He dives into his journey from military service to championing progressive reforms, such as universal school meals and clean energy initiatives. The conversation explores his COVID-19 response and its effect on his image. Walz emphasizes the importance of local voting and civic engagement, highlighting how even small actions can significantly shape political outcomes.