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Civic courage — what does it look like and how can more of us embody it? In the leadup to the 2024 presidential election, a study by Pew Research highlights a concerning trend among Americans: nearly twothirds feel exhausted, 55% express anger, and a mere 10% report feeling hopeful about politics. Our guest Sam DaleyHarris believes we need advocacy organizations to train individuals to take bold actions — the sort that have an impact and leave volunteers feeling empowered and transformed. DaleyHarris is the founder of the antipoverty lobby RESULTS in 1980 and Civic Courage in 2012. Jimmy Carter hailed the first edition of his book, "Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy," as a “roadmap” for global involvement in shaping a better future. Kirkus Reviews praises the updated 2024 edition as "A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical." A conversation to kick off election year, DaleyHarris suggests how to head off despair, and Laura shares some closing comments on citizenship and spaceships. Recorded at CUNY TV in NYC.

“Those who benefit from the status quo are perfectly happy with a large population who thinks nothing will get any better . . . Cynicism is obedience. If I'm cynical, I'm being obedient to the way things are rather than getting involved.” Sam DaleyHarris

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Sam DaleyHarris: Founder, RESULTS & Civic Courage; Author, Reclaiming Our Democracy

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Credits:
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel
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00:00 – Intro
02:41 – Laser Talks, Transformational Advocacy, Sam’s Why
07:06 – Civics Education, Progressive Change and Movements
09:57 – “Results”, “Civic Courage”
14:15 – Elections Civic Engagement, Finding Your Why, Campaign Organizing
22:07 – State of Congress
24:10 – Laura’s Commentary