Who are we? + Important Beacon updates

Who are we? + Important Beacon updates

Hello dear podcast listener, Thanks for tuning into It's Time We Talked Episode 7, where Jared Dubin turns over hosting duties to Beacon's head of production P-H Erwin! The two lads re-introduce themselves and explain what Beacon does to any new listeners plus offer many Beacon updates including announcing our fundraising campaign which is set to take place from November 20th to December 22nd. We're aiming high this giving season, so be sure to follow our social channels and sign up to our newsletter for our most pertinent updates, all of which can be found on our website www.thebeaconnetwork.org [www.thebeaconnetwork.org] Beacon is a non-profit and is made possible by people like you. Please consider donating and supporting our work today here [www.thebeaconnetwork.org/give]. Beacon: Connection for Action

It's Time We Talked - Taking Action with Acter

This week we are excited to introduce Emil Vincentz, co-founder of Acter, to the podcast! Acter is a non-profit based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and is Beacon’s technology partner. These delightful Danes are dedicated towards developing a secure and decentralized organizing tool to provide a trusted digital space for organizations and networks to coordinate collective action and create systemic change. Jared and Emil discuss building the Beacon platform with Acter and the many solutions that this partnership can bring to the real-world. Beacon is a non-profit seeking to drive connection for action through transparent local journalism all ran by volunteers. Find more information and consider donating here [https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/] Episode Specific Links: 19:05 Q-anon https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434 [https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434]  19:28 The jews control the weather https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-lawmaker-says-recent-snowfall-caused-byrothschilds-controlling-the-climate/2018/03/18/daeb0eae-2ae0-11e8-911f-ca7f68bff0fc_story.html [https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-lawmaker-says-recent-snowfall-caused-byrothschilds-controlling-the-climate/2018/03/18/daeb0eae-2ae0-11e8-911f-ca7f68bff0fc_story.html]  19:41: Pizzagate https://time.com/4590255/pizzagate-fake-news-what-to-know/ [https://time.com/4590255/pizzagate-fake-news-what-to-know/]  21:09: Facebook papers https://facebookpapers.com/ [https://facebookpapers.com/]  33:16 Bills banning gender affirming care for minors https://apnews.com/article/transgender-health-care-veto-override-north-carolina-536351cc360a92cdd21f298f6212e6d2 [https://apnews.com/article/transgender-health-care-veto-override-north-carolina-536351cc360a92cdd21f298f6212e6d2]  33:32 Don’t say gay law https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantis [https://www.npr.org/2022/03/28/1089221657/dont-say-gay-florida-desantis]  37:38: Asheville reparations https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-racial-injustice-business-race-and-ethnicity-d9190175bb260ba2882954fd731fbe92#:~:text=Asheville%20passed%20its%20historic%20reparations,of%20liberties%20to%20Black%20residents [https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-racial-injustice-business-race-and-ethnicity-d9190175bb260ba2882954fd731fbe92#:~:text=Asheville%20passed%20its%20historic%20reparations,of%20liberties%20to%20Black%20residents].

Engaging with Asheville: Racial Justice Coalition

Beacon is excited to engage with important issues within the Asheville community and shine a light so that more people can be involved. This week Jared chats with Fél Marquez, Director of Development for the Asheville Racial Justice Coalition! The Asheville Racial Justice Coalition, or RJC, is a "broad-based alliance of individuals and organizations committed to addressing systemic racism and state-sanctioned violence against Black people and those most impacted by poverty, criminalization, and mass incarceration.” Learn more at their website RJCAVL.ORG [RJCAVL.ORG] and please donate to support their work if you can. We are thrilled to welcome Fél onto the show and get the latest on the RJC’s critical community work. Listen in as Fél and Jared discuss systemic racism, reparations, and how to bring about change and accountability. This episode is complete with avenues for our listeners and members to get involved, so sit back, enjoy, and if you feel so moved - take action! Please consider donating to Beacon today! Click here [https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/give] if you can make any contribution small or large. Sign up to our newsletter [https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/#sign-up] to keep up-to-date with our latest events and other ways you can engage with us. Beacon: Connection for Action

Dealing With Disaster - Video Version

This week we are excited to introduce Keren Avnery, one of Beacon’s board members! Keren’s background in the medical field and her expertise in helping to launch multiple startups will help Beacon generously as we look to expand our outreach in the near future. Join Jared and Keren as they discuss the disasters hitting Naples, Florida both physically and politically and how Beacon can offer solutions. Beacon relies on donations from people like you hoping to make a positive impact in their community. Donate if you can or sign up to the newsletter today: click here [https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/] Relevant article on the school board meeting in Naples, Florida: click here [https://www.jta.org/2023/06/15/united-states/youre-on-the-path-to-sin-a-florida-rabbi-faced-antisemitic-harassment-after-speaking-up-at-a-school-board-vote]

Dealing With Disaster

This week we are excited to introduce Keren Avnery, one of Beacon’s board members! Keren’s background in the medical field and her expertise in helping to launch multiple startups will help Beacon generously as we look to expand our outreach in the near future. Join Jared and Keren as they discuss the disasters hitting Naples, Florida both physically and politically and how Beacon can offer solutions. Beacon relies on donations from people like you hoping to make a positive impact in their community. Donate if you can or sign up to the newsletter today: click here [https://www.thebeaconnetwork.org/] Relevant article on the school board meeting in Naples, Florida: click here [https://www.jta.org/2023/06/15/united-states/youre-on-the-path-to-sin-a-florida-rabbi-faced-antisemitic-harassment-after-speaking-up-at-a-school-board-vote]