The Facebook Whistle-Blower Testifies Instagram for Kids Paused After Backlash Jordan Klepper Debates Anti-Vax Mandate Protestors in NYC Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn't Just for Winter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

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S4 E1: Social Media

Season 4 of TEA is still brewing, so sharing a little shot of espresso in the meantime.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

The VMAs, Met Gala, and 'Business as Usual' Vibes

Resource links below. We always recommend doing your own research! Find your poll site and voting hours (early voting began already and the last day to vote in person is Tues. June 22nd). P.S. Registered voters do not need to show ID to vote, unless they did not provide identification with their registration. What does the Mayor actually do tl;dr: manages relationships with state and federal lawmakers; proposes, enacts, and vetoes local laws; oversees major zoning, land use and housing policy decisions; makes judicial appointments; and more. What can the Public Advocate do? tl;dr: next in line if the Mayor becomes unable to fulfill duties; serves as the people's watchdog and advocate; introduces legislation in City Council; and more.  What can the Comptroller do? tl;dr: provides financial oversight by auditing city agencies; reviews the city budget each year and makes recommendations based on the city’s finances; reviews and registers city contracts; and more. Not sure what City Council district you live in? Find out here! What do City Council members do and why should you care? tl;dr: pass legislation; negotiate the city budget; agency oversight; land use decisions; and more. P.S. this list may look short but each item has major impact on New Yorkers daily lives. What is a District Attorney and what do they do? tl;dr: the Manhattan DA is the top prosecutor in New York County; responsible for holding those who violate state and local laws accountable; shapes criminal justice policy, including reforms and strategy. What does a Borough President actually do? tl;dr: advise the Mayor of New York City; comment on land-use items in their borough; advocate borough needs in the annual municipal budget process; appoint some officials and community board members; and more. Not registered to vote? It's past the deadline for this primary, but it's never too late to become a voter -- register here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S3 E5: Let's Pick a Mayor (and City Council, and Advocate, and...), NYC!

Anyone else languishing? Anyone else dormant? What is even happening in the world right now? Let's talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S3 E4: Stuck in the Middle

On this week's episode we talk through our thoughts on the COVID vaccine. How did we feel about it 6 months ago? What have we taken into account when deciding whether we would take it? Do we plan to? Did we always feel this way? What information made a difference for us, expected and unexpected? In such an important time about such an important topic, we wanted to have a real conversation about the feelings that come along with this: reservations, excitement, fear, hope, and more. We share resources we have used to read up on all things COVID and vaccine: Unbiased Science (@unbiasedscipod on insta), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Immunize.org And from our section on recommendations that are not related to COVID: Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell (Netflix), Kali Uchis (Spotify), and atimeandaplaylist (& follow them on instagram) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S3 E3: The Vax Chapter

This episode, we talk about the "pandemic wall" and the invisible obstacle course (cc: The Ceremonialist) we're currently experiencing.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S3 E2: Two Women Walk into a Pandemic Wall

We're processing, re-rooting, and talking action in light of last week. Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): a national network of groups and individuals working to undermine white supremacy and to work for racial justice. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice with passion and accountability. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S3E1: Now What?

The things that made us laugh until we cried, say WTF, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

CommuniTEA 2020 Cap Off

This week we discuss where and how we've each been finding hope in these less than hopeful times. Spoiler: a lot of it is rooted in being very real about where we are & leaning on each other.  Oh and look out for a laughing fit we didn't cut because who doesn't need a laugh right now.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E10: Cope & Hope

A conversation on all things 2020: Zoom calls, COVID hoaxes and anti-maskers (spoiler: we are not here for either of them), and how 'the work' is connected to all of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E9: Processing

Equality New York (EQNY) is an advocacy organization that unites and amplifies the social and political voices of the LGBTQI communities throughout New York State. They work to advance equality and justice for LGBTQI New Yorkers and their families. EQNY uses an intersectional lens to ensure equitable outcomes for our community. Learn more about legislation they are working on including Loitering AKA "Walking While Trans" and the Transgender Jail & Prison Protection Bill. Explore their Advocacy Institute. ------------------------ Sign Up here to learn more about advocating for the right of LGBTQI folx and continue to educate (y)ourself on how legislation affects the LGBTQI community through posts such as: NYS 2021 Budget: What Does This Mean for the LGBTQI Community? Instagram!: @tanyaasapansa, @equalitynewyork, @the_babine Twitter!: @equalitynewyork Learn more about the lawsuit filed on the behalf of Tanya and Cecilia Gentili by the Human Rights Campaign against the Trump Administration challenging a recent rule change which strips away anti-discrimination protections in the Affordable Care Act. -------------------------- Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker Tanya is a U.S Army Veteran and the co-founder of New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG). She currently facilitates the Transgender Women’s Group at SAGE, in their Midtown Manhattan location. Tanya fought for the expansion of LGBTQ rights in New York both working on campaigns focused on passing SONDA & GENDA. She lobbied the Assembly and Senate in Albany for 17 years, helping get gender identity added to existing human rights legislation through GENDA. Tanya helped create the Transgender Transitional Housing Program (TTHP) at Housing Works and helped to develop program protocols which included affirming documentation, life skills, and holding cultural sensitivity competency trainings for both staff and clients. Tanya is proud member of NYC Metropolis Council with A Wider Bridge a Jewish American LGBT organization. She has been awarded the Legacy of Life Award by New York City Councilman Richie Torres; Woman of Distinction from the New York State Senate Senator Brian Benjamin, the Marsha P. Johnson award, and many more awards. ------------------------ Amanda Babine Amanda has been working in the social sector for the last 10 years, focusing on leading impactful campaigns and programs using an equity lens. She has been committed to improving policies and programs that will impact communities and believe that accomplishing this goal is dependent on developing strong research findings, transferring knowledge, and shaping sound policies. Amanda joined Equality New York after being the Director of Policy & Programs at the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG). At NYTAG, she led advocacy and organizing programs, a state-wide coalition, and a gender diversity know your rights curriculum development. During her time there, the coalition assisted in passing 4 landmark pieces of legislation that helped us move towards our goal of creating a more equitable state for all LGBTQI New Yorkers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E8: Advancing Equality & Justice for LGBTQI New Yorkers - An Interview with Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker & Amanda Babine of Equality New York

'The Work' looks different for each of us, not least because we come to it with different racial identities. In this episode we talk about how we personally arrived at this moment, what the work looks like for us, how we are assessing our lives consistently to become more anti-racist, and about finding joy in authentic relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E7: What Does 'The Work' Look Like Right Now?

Whew. It's been a week. In this episode we spend time checking in with each other, offer thoughts and approaches for conversations about racial justice with friends and family, and discuss finding your sustainable lane in the Black Lives Matter movement. Interested in something we've talked about: AOC on changing people's minds (excerpt from a larger interview) Yoga & meditation with Sabrih: @joyshorty on IG PS - We're still recording remotely and wifi wouldn't let us be great in some parts but thanks in advance for your grace!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E6: Find Your Lane

Work and Identity: How do we disentangle our identity and worth from our jobs? Should we?  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

S2 E5: Am I My Job?

Want to change the world, or at least explore what that means? Start here. It’s a fact that community is all around us all the time and there are limitless ways to impact it--but only if we continue building our knowledge and apply what works best for us and our communities. Here we have candid conversations about social issues in a digestible way, keep it really real, have fun, and discuss ways to engage with the world around us. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communitea/support

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