Get Woke or Die Trying

In the first of two episodes, join me for a deep dive on the history of what has led up to the current conflict raging between Israel and Palestine. Follow on instagram @getwoke_dietrying [instagram.com/getwoke_dietrying] for additional resources and thoughful dialogue! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, leave a review, and dhare with a friend! Resources referenced: origins of Israel [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/whats-the-israel-palestine-conflict-about-a-simple-guide], ethnic cleansing efforts [https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2017/5/23/the-nakba-did-not-start-or-end-in-1948], the Nakba [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/15/nakba-mapping-palestinian-villages-destroyed-by-israel-in-1948], 1967 UN resolution [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/11/19/palestinians-speak-out-on-anniversary-of-resolution-242], First Intifada [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/10/stories-from-the-first-intifada-they-broke-my-bones], Oslo accords [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/13/what-were-oslo-accords-israel-palestinians], Second Intifada [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/9/28/palestinian-intifada-20-years-later-israeli-occupation-continues], 2008 attack [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/12/27/israel-meant-to-kill-more-gaza-10-years-after-op-cast-lead], 2012 attack [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2012/11/12/israel-intensifies-attacks-on-gaza-strip], 2014 ground invasion [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/2/28/israels-cabinet-ignored-warnings-over-2014-gaza-war], 2021 attack [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/23/israeli-strikes-on-gaza-strip-apparently-broke-law-hrw-says]

In this episode, I’ll tackle the recent supreme court decision that effectively ends affirmative action. Join me as I delve into what necessitates affirmative action, the racial wealth gap, and the stunning hypocrisy of educational outcomes in our nation. Follow on instagram @getwoke_dietrying to join the conversation, get more information, or share your thoughts! Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your preferred listening platform. And make sure to share far and wide! Resources referenced: supreme court rulings [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/07/us/major-supreme-court-cases-2023.html], affirmative action definition [https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/affirmative_action], affirmative action is not [https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Commissioners-Office/Myths-and-Facts-11082007.pdf], why we need affirmative action [https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffraikes/2023/01/27/the-court-is-coming-for-affirmative-action-that-would-be-a-terrible-mistake/], who benefits the most [https://www.teenvogue.com/story/affirmative-action-who-benefits], Bakke decision [https://www.jstor.org/stable/2678715], definitions [https://www.cui.edu/academicprograms/education/servant-leadership-institute/perfecting-the-practice/blog/post/how-to-balance-equity-equality-and-fairness], not enough [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/03/opinion/for-most-college-students-affirmative-action-was-not-enough.html], still necessary [https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/03/21/why-we-still-need-affirmative-action-especially-in-the-workplace/?sh=da07a4026c1c], SFFA v. Harvard overview [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Students_for_Fair_Admissions_v._Harvard], majority opinion [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-strikes-affirmative-action-programs-harvard-unc-rcna66770], Clarence Thomas [https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-clarence-thomas-go-yale-under-affirmative-action-policy-1810180], legacy admissions [https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/07/16/legacy-college-admissions-affirmative-action/], college admissions scandal [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/feds-uncover-massive-college-entrance-exam-cheating-plot-n982136], Ohio mom [https://abcnews.go.com/US/ohio-mom-jailed-sending-kids-school-district/story?id=12763654#:~:text=Interest%20Successfully%20Added-,Ohio%20Mom%20Kelley%20Williams%2DBolar%20Jailed%20for%20Sending%20Kids%20to,get%20kids%20in%20better%20district.&text=Jan.,has%20landed%20her%20behind%20bars.], Tanya McDowell case [https://people.com/crime/mom-sentenced-to-5-years-in-prison-for-using-friends-address-to-enroll-son-in-school/], Joy-Ann Reid quote [https://www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/joy-reid-affirmative-action-harvard-supreme-court-rcna92190]

As Pride Month comes to a close, join me as I break down what's led up to record breaking anti-LGBTQ bills across the country and dispel some of the myths and misconceptions about trans folks. Follow on Instagram @getwoke_dietrying to join the conversation, make suggestions, ask questions and more! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Resources referenced: anti-trans bills [https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/14/anti-trans-bills/], trans legislation tracker [https://translegislation.com/], history of legislation [https://www.them.us/story/2022-anti-trans-bills-history-explained], roots of transphobia [https://www.salon.com/2022/01/17/what-makes-some-people-hold-transphobic-views/], biological basis of gender identity [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128159682000098], sexual differentiation during pregnancy [https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/80813], gender-affirming care [https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/what-gender-affirming-care-your-questions-answered], saves lives [https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/news/gender-affirming-care-saves-lives], pronouns and suicide prevention [https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/suicide/documents/pronounssuicideprev.pdf], cis people access gender affirming care [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hast.1486], trans women in sports [https://www.pinkmantaray.com/resources/transathlete], youth track meet incident [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/06/13/canadian-girl-gender-attack-track-event/70319816007/], bathroom predator myth debunked [https://abcnews.go.com/US/sexual-assault-domestic-violence-organizations-debunk-bathroom-predator/story?id=38604019], violence against trans people [https://abcnews.go.com/US/homicide-rate-trans-people-doubled-gun-killings-fueling/story?id=91348274]

Have you ever wonder why so many Americans are so vehemently opposed to socialism and communism despite not having a true understanding of what they are? In this episode, I'll flesh out exactly what the different economic systems entail, the development of anti-communist sentiments, and trace a path of how capitalism leads to authoritarianism. Follow on Instagram @getwoke_dietrying to join the conversation, learn more, leave feedback, or make suggestions! Please subscribe, rate, leave a review, and share! Resources referenced: capitalism definition, history of capitalism in the US, socialism vs. capitalism, Millennials and Gen Z poll, development of anti-communist sentiments, impact of the Cold War, most common reasons, innovation and productivity in the Soviet Union, Soviet democracy, debunking the Black Book of Communism, incompatibility of capitalism and democracy, invetibale outcome of fascism

In this episode, join me as I tackle the failures of our democratic system and offer my analysis of our nation's institutions. Follow on Instagram @getwoke_dietrying [//instagram.com/getwoke_dietrying] for updates, more information, and to contribute to the discussion. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, leave a review, and share with your friends! Resources referenced: Democracy Index rankings [https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/10/21/spring-2021-democracy-appendix-a-classifying-democracies/], definitions [https://www.coe.int/en/web/compass/democracy], establishment of American government [https://www.ushistory.org/gov/2.asp], 3 branches of government [https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government], population of 13 colonies [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1790_United_States_census], 2020 census data [https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/apportionment/apportionment-2020-table01.pdf], Senate inequities [https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/02/us-senate-undemocratic-democrats], anti-democratic nature of Supreme Court [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/05/08/supreme-court-conservative-majority-extremism-not-limited-to-roe/], diversifying oppressive institutions [https://www.instagram.com/p/CbiDGwpuE2F/], high court appointments in other countries [https://trema.nvvr.org/editie/2018-05/recruitment-and-appointment-of-judges-and-justices-in-europe-and-the-us], Citizens United overview [https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/citizens-united-explained], election spending after Citizens United [https://dkftve4js3etk.cloudfront.net/news/reports/citizens-united/OpenSecrets-more-money-less%20transparency-a-decade-under-citizens-united.pdf], territories without representation [https://www.politico.com/interactives/2019/how-to-fix-politics-in-america/participation/give-nonstates-full-congressional-representation/], self-determination proposals [https://www.demos.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/Demos_IDA_Self_Determination_DD.pdf%5B27%5D.pdf], electoral college [https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/the-electoral-college-is-a-threat-to-21st-century-democracy/]