Lights, Camera, Action: A Podcast about Women in P

Follow Power in Place on Instagram @powerinplace Find us on the Web @ https://powerinplaceproject.com Links to information/stats covered in the podcast:  https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2021/12/03/abortion-laws-in-massachusetts-what-you-need-to-know https://senatorjocomerford.org/cant-stop-wont-stop-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cant-stop-wont-stop-ever https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-delaware/blog/brief-history-of-black-americans-fighting-for-reproductive-rights-and-justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwrA6ySZpvI https://www.masslive.com/news/2019/01/4-progressive-women-from-western-massachusetts-hope-to-make-a-difference-on-beacon-hill.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powerinplace/message

It is no secret that society is selective with who and what people can know and remember. With that said, one must critically question why these things are so. Simply, racism, homophobia, misogyny, etc., work to exclude any histories that disturb the binary. Thus, in this episode, we will delve into the hidden life story of Fmr. Representative and Ambassador Shirley Chislom to uncover her contributions in government as well as use this as a sort of catalyst into unmasking more histories that remain hidden. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/powerinplace/message

This week we watch Election starring Reese Witherspoon, a movie about a teacher who meddles in a high school election that's reflective of real life. We talk about voter turn out, queer representation, and even Riverdale.  Music: Salt Lake Swerve (Chillout Remix) by Maarten Schellekens  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/power-in-place/message

New hosts Sana Lone and Emma North revamp the podcast taking on the documentary Knock Down the House in which AOC, Cori Bush, Paula Jean Swearengin, and Amy Vilela take on running for Congress.  Music: Salt Lake Swerve (Chillout Remix) by Maarten Schellekens --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/power-in-place/message

In the first episode of Lights, Camera, Action, Hailie and Keerthi watch Episode 6 of Makers: Women Who Make America which focuses on Women in Politics. They review the history of women entering politics in the United States and discuss larger themes including White Feminism and the lack of Women of Color in politics.