You Should Run

You Should Run Alaska State Representative Andy Josephson

Alaska politics may seem far removed from the rest of the United States, but its politics are just as important. While Congress debates climate change, Alaska is dealing with the impacts of climate change right now. 

In this episode of the You Should Run Podcast, Alaska State Representative Andy Josephson talks about the unique state of politics in Alaska, how his state is being changed by climate change, why and how he decided to run for office, and why you should run, no matter where you live. 

Listen, share, and subscribe today and decide on how you will get involved in 2020. 

You Should Run Maimona Afzal Berta

Maimona Afzal Berta is a teacher in San Jose, California. After seeing anti-Muslim bullying in her area following the 2016 election, she decided that she needed to step up and join the local school board to combat the hate and elevate the great diversity in her community. In addition to a lack of Muslims on the school board when such issues were becoming paramount, Maimona saw a lack of teachers and women represented in the school board. In this podcast, Maimona talks about leaping into politics, the need for more representation, how diversity makes San Jose strong and vibrant, and why YOU should run for office too.

 

Listen and share her story and learn about the Muslim Youth Leadership Program at: https://ca.cair.com/sfba/what-we-do/youth-empowerment/muslim-youth-leadership-program/ 

You Should Run Jennifer Bernet

New Hampshire. It's the first in the nation for politics and the politics are often changing. Jennifer Bernet has been involved in New Hampshire politics for over a decade. If any one word defines that involvement, it is persistent. She won an election to the legislature, lost, and later won again. In this podcast, Jennifer talks about her very unique political story, the very local feel of New Hampshire politics, never giving up, and why YOU should run for office too. 

You Should Run Ashley Vanorny

Ashley Vanorny was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When she saw the need to make a difference, she stepped up and ran for city council...and won. Ashley became the youngest woman ever elected to Cedar Rapids City Council.

In this podcast, Ashley talks about why we need to encourage more women to run for office and to support more female candidates. She talks about many of the environmental issues that she is championing in Cedar Rapids. She also discusses the influence she can have on the upcoming Presidential race by demonstrating how national and local politics can serve many of the same goals.

Listen, share, and subscribe to the You Should Run Podcast today!