You Should Run

Monica D’Antonio for Norristown Area School District

Monica D'Antonio from Norristown Area School District is here to share why school boards are so important and what you should know about the issues impacting education today.

In this episode, Monica discusses why she ran for school board, her many responsibilities as a school board director, what the top issues are for school districts in 2023, how schools have changed over the last 40 years, addressing inequality, responding to critics of schools, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

 

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Dana Foley for Central Bucks School District

School boards are now some of the most contentious elections in America, with battles over what is allowed to be taught, book bans, funding, and more. In this You Should Run Podcast, Dana Foley talks about what motivated her to run for school board in Central Bucks School District in Bucks County, PA.

There has been great controversy in the Central Bucks School District over the past few years, from COVID restrictions to freedom of expression for teachers to protecting LGBTQ students.

Dana talks about the team she is running with in this year's election, building trust among families and teachers, and the impact that school boards have on communities.

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Jade Harris for VA

Jade Harris is looking to bring youth and new ideas to the Virginia legislature. In this You Should Run Podcast, we talk about what Jade Harris has learned in local government as a Vice Mayor, how to be friendly without compromising values, pushing back against extremism, fighting for rural Virginia, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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Missouri State Rep Ashley Aune

Ashley Aune was inspired to run for office following her work with Moms Demand Action to address gun violence. As a State Representative in Missouri, she is standing up against far-right legislation while working to address needs in her community.

In this You Should Run Podcast episode, Rep. Aune talks about her motivations for running, being effective as a member of the minority party, protecting abortion rights, some of the negative aspects of term limits, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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South Carolina State Rep Spencer Wetmore

How can someone measure success while in the minority in a legislature? What's the difference between being effective and being right? In this You Should Run Podcast, South Carolina State Representative Spencer Wetmore answers these questions and more as she encourages YOU to consider running for office.

Rep. Wetmore talks about her past work as prosecutor, protecting coastal communities, protecting abortion right, and more.

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Montana State Rep Jonathan Karlen

Montana State Representative Jonathan Karlen joins the You Should Run Podcast to talk about policies affecting Montana communities and how Montana's issues connect to the rest of the country. In this episode, Representative Karlen talks about the needs and concerns of rural communities, the growing diversity of Montana, building alliances across the political aisle while staying true to your values, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

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Andy Hoover - ACLU PA

Civil Rights are always a hot topic of discussion in politics. From government surveillance to LGBT rights to free speech, there are regular debates about civil liberties and what should and should not be allowed.

In this You Should Run Podcast, Andy Hoover discusses his work with the ACLU in Pennsylvania, how legislation impacts civil liberties, what makes for successful advocacy, and why you should demand and expect legislators to consider the impact of civil rights when they write bills and run for office.

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Deb Andraca Wisconsin State Assembly

In 2020, Deb Andraca unseated a Republican to win a seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly, one of the most gerrymandered legislatures in the entire country. In this You Should Run Podcast, she talks about what motivated her to run, where she received help and resilience from friends, and her efforts to stand up for issues like gun safety and abortion rights. Assemblywoman Andraca also discusses the importance of an upcoming State Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, why everyone should vote, and, of course, why YOU should run for office.

 

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You Should Run Montana State Rep Paul Tuss

The You Should Run Podcast returns with a new episode featuring Montana State Representative Paul Tuss. In this episode, Rep. Tuss talks about being a Democrat in a state controlled by Republicans, the diverse politics of Montana, creating policies to assist aging communities, and, of course, why YOU should run for office too.

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You Should Run Nick Gothard for VA

Local school board elections are taking on national importance. In this You Should Run Podcast, Nick Gothard talks about what motivated him to run for school board in Loudoun County, VA. Nick responds to the major questions facing education today, from making sure all kids can read to addressing issues of diversity and equity. The average age of a school board member in the United States is 56. Nick talks about what it means to have younger people run for school board seats in Virginia and across the country.

 

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