Sunstorm with Alicia Garza & Ai-jen Poo - Breaking Through Bubbles with Marisa Franco

Breaking Through Bubbles with Marisa Franco

10/13/20 • 23 min

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Marisa Franco helps Latinx people build political power through Mijente, the national action hub she founded in 2015. Drawing on her work in many diverse communities, she’s here to demystify organizing with simple steps anyone can take. (Hint: Start by pretending you’re throwing a party.) She also explains why everyone should be concerned about tech companies’ increasingly terrifying role in public life—and why regulation is needed to hold them accountable. Plus: The latest election intel from Arizona, finding inspiration in the desert, and joining the “secret club” of parents who’ve unlocked a new level of fearlessness.

You can find Marisa on Twitter: @marisa_franco and more about Mijente at mijente.net

Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action

Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!

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You can find Marisa on Twitter: @marisa_franco and more about Mijente at mijente.net

Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action

Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!

Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Text SUNSTORM to 97779 for updates on how you can take action

Head to sunstormpod.com to learn, read and find out how you can get involved!

Sunstorm is a project of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, in collaboration with Participant.

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