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The Defenders of Justice are 4 women collectively running for different LA County Superior Court Judge bench seats. They have all been criminal defenders and are planning to change the issue that hardly any current judges in LA County have criminal defense experience. Holly Hancock is a leader in expunging records and has experience as an elected union official with the Association of Flight Attendants. Elizabeth Lashley-Haynes works with all kinds of grassroots organizations in LA County and also developed a Compassionate Lawyering training program. Carolyn Jiyoung Park focuses on civil rights, labor, and tenant matters and has been a powerful 1st amendment right advocate for peaceful protest. Anna Reitano focuses on the juvenile court and representing children and is also a union representative for public defenders. I recommend checking out their website, TheDefendersofJustice2022.com, and learning more about them and the values they value.

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Reinette Senum may be the next governor of California. She shows up with courage in the face of censorship and is taking a stand for medical freedom and common sense. In this interview, we learn about her guiding 7- generation philosophy, her awareness and intention to flip her family’s legacy, and her intention to evolve governance. Enjoy the interview and I hope the hope is contagious!

MORE SHOW LINKS:

• Reinette's TEDx Talk

• Reinette's article about censorship

• Reinette's great grandfather, General Funston

• Reinette's blog

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Dr. Mirei Takashima Claremon is the founder of Illumirai, a director of strategic planning with Global Green, and a professor at UCLA. She is a brilliant behavioral scientist and educator, focusing on the Behavioral Sustainability movement that leverages insights from behavioral science and cross-cultural research. Mirei is a global citizen and shares her insights with policymakers and business leaders. She also leads service initiatives to nourish college students in need.

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Asher Luzzatto is running for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022. He’s a lawyer that has experience fighting for civil rights, is a seasoned and successful developer with featured articles in The Real Deal, and a caring and compassionate community leader. Asher is also committed to developing evolved governance through technology including cryptocurrency and blockchain. He is a part of a civic engagement project, Common Ground Coin.

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Julie Oliver is the executive director at Register2Vote.org and most recently narrowly won a seat in Congress in Texas’s 25th House District. She is a healthcare finance expert and a former Medicare mom with experience of what’s it’s like to be a struggling American. Julie is a terrific leader, leading by example, and continues to be an empowering voice in communities across the physical and digital spaces.

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Luigi DiMeglio is a seasoned news producer and a dedicated journalist. He’s worked on one of the top business programs on Fox News and is a line producer for Cheddar News. Luigi was also an intern at the Daily Show and was a managing editor of a local news outlet in Connecticut before moving to Manhattan. Luigi also has a YouTube channel called Foundation Era that discusses the popular Asimov Apple show, Foundation.

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Robyn O’Brien is the co-founder of rePlant Capital and an advocate for healthy soil and healthy food. She’s been called “food’s Erin Brokovich”, has best-selling books, and some of the most important TED Talks out there. Robyn is also a professor, a mother, and a leader in technology focusing on sustainability. She continues to be an advocate for farming as well empowering rural communities across the United States of America.

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Aura Vasquez served as Commission on the LA Board of Water and Power. She reminds me of Dolores Huerta, maybe a Colombia modern version. Aura recently ran for LA City Council and nearly made it and I hope she runs again. She is an amazing advocate for humankind, plant kind, and all beings. Aura is the quintessential story of an immigrant that rises in her love of America and the vision of a democratic republic that serves the people and its needs.

SHOW LINKS:

• Aura Vasquez on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook

• Article (LA Times): How I Made It: She began fighting climate change as a child. Now she sits on the DWP board

• Article: Aura Vasquez, A Commissioner Shaking Up The System

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Amy Storer is a National Security Analyst with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is also a professor at Miami Dade College and actively volunteers with the National Child Protection Task Force. Amy focuses on solving cases related to sex trafficking, human slavery, and child exploitation. This Political Hope conversation brings to light the good work people like Amy are doing to protect and save children and teens, and the kinds of things we can do and learn about to support people like her.

SHOW LINKS:
Bio: Amy Storer
Article: Amy Storer Delivers Speech on Human Trafficking
Podcast: Amy Storer On Preventing Human Slavery & Child Exploitation

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Jeff Krasno is a multi-potentialite and host of the podcast, Commune. He is also the co-founder of Wanderlust and the author of Conscious Capitalist. Jeff is a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul100 and is regularly facilitating conversations with some of the greatest leaders and visionaries in the world. This Political Hope conversation is full of ideas and discussions about governance, history, and living with wisdom in a post-pandemic world.

SHOW LINKS:
Website: Commune
Podcast: Commune with Jeff Krasno