Direct Democracy with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo

About this episode

Chris Melody Fields Figueredo discusses the impact of ballot measures and community-led initiatives in the fight against authoritarianism.

Today, as new polls show Trump's approvals at historic lows, we are getting ready to stand up against autocracy at No Kings III this Saturday! We are also celebrating a Democratic statehouse flip in the heart of Mordor (also known as Mar-a-lago). Then Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, shares insights into the power of ballot measures, the fight against authoritarianism, and how community-led initiatives can drive meaningful change. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree ballot.org NoKings.org www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Pierson, Jason Berlin

Guest: Chris Melody Fields Figueredo

Topics covered

• direct democracy
• ballot measures
• authoritarianism
• community initiatives
• political change

Keywords

• direct democracy
• ballot measures
• authoritarianism
• community change
• political activism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ballot Initiative Strategy Center

Places: Mordor, Mar-a-lago

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