Episode list

News of sexual allegations against Roy Moore broke yesterday. In this second episode of Actions to withstand we let you know one way to impact the special election in Alabama - that is if Roy Moore doesn't step down ahead of time.

Compared to all digital forms of communication, picking up the phone and actually talking to someone feels like it takes too much time. Yet, that's the exact reason why calling your representatives is the most effective way to get your voice heard: it takes up time. So, when an issue really matters to you, be loud and proud and take up some staffers' time.

All of the headlines about the proposed tax bills can be confusing. But one thing is clear: The GOP wants to give corporations tax cuts and wants to pay for it by eliminating standard deductions and incentives. In this episode, we have some fun with C-SPAN footage to illuminate the point.

Congress notoriously moves slowly on proposed gun control legislation. There are currently multiple bills that would affect gun control laws sitting in their respective committees. Now that we have seen Congress introduce and pass the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is less than two weeks, maybe they need some pressure to get any of these bills moving forward.

It's Turkey Time. And the political environment is even more tenuous than it was last year. If/when opinions start to be shared today, here are four tips to keep the conversation productive and compassionate.

Check out the new episode of Actions To Withstand to see our comparison to how ending Net Neutrality could lead internet providers to look a lot more like the airline industry.

The newest episode of #ActionsToWithstand covers the basics on DACA, the difference between is and the Dream Act, and why it all could be coming to a head tomorrow with the pending government shutdown. After you watch, call your senators and ask for them to vote no on any year-end funding bill that doesn't include a Dream Act(finally, a reason to call your democratic reps).

New episode with a friendly reminder that, for most states, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th is the last day to sign up healthcare through the ACA exchange (aka Obamacare). Unless you live in CA, WA, CO, MN, NY, MA, RI, CT, or DC -- if you need to switch healthcare plans or - if you're like me and don't have an employer, school or parent paying for your healthcare for the first time ever, head over to by Friday.

Check out the newest episode of Actions To Withstand - where Kristin offers a way to get over your frustration with the white women who keep voting for sexual predators - by investing more in black women.