<![CDATA[United SHE Stands]]>https://www.unitedshestands.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!iddA!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faf2badeb-6262-4344-a6b7-a06f6c6b2479_1280x1280.pngUnited SHE Standshttps://www.unitedshestands.comSubstackTue, 11 Aug 2026 13:56:51 GMT<![CDATA[Meet the Veteran Nurse Practitioner Fighting to Flip OH-10: Kristina Knickerbocker]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/meet-the-veteran-nurse-practitionerhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/meet-the-veteran-nurse-practitionerTue, 11 Aug 2026 11:31:11 GMTIn episode 192, we sit down with Kristina Knickerbocker - the incredible candidate for Ohio's 10th Congressional District. We talk about why she's stepping away from patient care to run for office and why incumbent Mike Turner's record has left this district ready for someone new.

Kristina is running for Ohio’s 10th Congressional District, representing the Dayton area, including Montgomery County, Greene County, and part of Clark County. A U.S. Air Force Veteran, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, and mom of two, Kristina has dedicated her life to serving her country and community. She pursued nursing before joining the Air Force, serving as a major and nurse at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where she led efforts to improve medical care and readiness for service members and their families.

While in the Air Force Reserves, Kristina worked as a Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner at The Ohio State University Medical Center, where she saw firsthand the toll of a broken healthcare system on cancer patients. Her own pregnancy nearly turned fatal when doctors failed to listen to her concerns, an experience that taught her the importance of patients advocating for themselves. Today, Kristina and her husband Bret are raising their two young children in the Yellow Springs area near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

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]]><![CDATA[Greater Akron-Canton Area Statehouse Races: Noah Spinner (HD-31), Krista Allison (HD-49) & Nick Morris (HD-48)]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/akron-canton-statehouse-races-noahhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/akron-canton-statehouse-races-noahTue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:32 GMTIn episode 191, we sit down with three candidates running for Ohio Statehouse seats in the Akron-Canton area - Noah Spinner (HD-31), Krista Allison (HD-49), and Nick Morris (HD-48). We talk about what’s driving them to run and where they stand on the issues shaping Northeast Ohio.

Noah Spinner is running for Ohio House District 31, which includes a large part of Cuyahoga Falls, Barberton, Norton, Bath, and Richfield. He is a lifelong Summit County resident, attorney, and someone who has lived the challenges facing our communities. Following the passing of his wife, Shelby, in April 2025 from cancer, Noah has sought ways to become even more engaged with his community and serve others, just as Shelby did. Noah is running for the Ohio House District to promote access to healthcare, restore funding for public education, and bring back affordability for working families.

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Raised in Stark County, Krista L. Allison is a change agent, collaborator, and servant leader. For over 20 years, Krista has held leadership roles at the state, county, and local levels in family & community engagement, academic & non-academic supports, and DEI&B. Krista currently serves at the Stark County Educational Service Center, State Support Team Region 9, and the Stark Education Partnership.

Krista serves in various capacities in Stark County, including volunteering at food bank ministries, leading in her church and women’s organizations, serving on multiple boards and vesting in community-wide conversations on equity. Her energy, leadership, work ethic, and authenticity have been recognized by numerous organizations. She has a passion for people and believes that implementing fair and equitable systems is the best way to ensure opportunities for everyone. Krista is on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives District 49.

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Nick Morris, PhD, is the Director of Community Learning and Leadership at Walsh University where he teaches students how to unpack social issues and find purpose in working for the common good. He is running for Ohio House District 48, which includes North Canton, Louisville, Alliance, and Hartville.

He has spent the last two decades as an educator and collaborative community leader working to address issues such as food insecurity, housing crises, and access to education. He lives in Louisville with his wife, two children, two dogs, and a collection of farm animals.

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]]><![CDATA[August FUNdraisers for Ohio Creators for Progress! 🎉]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/august-fundraisers-for-ohio-creatorshttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/august-fundraisers-for-ohio-creatorsSun, 02 Aug 2026 13:15:04 GMTHi there,

We wanted to share the details of our two upcoming fundraisers for Ohio Creators for Progress with you!

First, we have Pints for Progress this Tuesday, August 4th at Jackie O’s On Fourth in Columbus, OH from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. We’ll be chatting about digital organizing, what we’re building with Ohio Creators for Progress, and playing a quick game. Shoutout to Derrick Smith and Michaela Burriss for hosting this event!

Tickets are $25 and includes two drink tickets. If you’re unaware, Jackie O’s has AMAZING beer, but they also have signature cocktails and a full bar.

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Second, we have Pins for Progress on Saturday, August 15th at Madison Bowl in Cincinatti, OH from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. This is a bowling fundraiser hosted by Bryan Hambley and RGM Strategies - big thanks to both of them! 🎳

Tickets are $40. Bowling lane, shoe rental, drinks, and bites provided. Don’t worry, we’re not good at bowling either. 🤪

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Why we’re hosting these fundraisers: Ohio Creators for Progress is building a network of Ohio creators through meetups, trainings, and coordinated campaigns to help important stories and candidates break through the noise. This fall, we’re running two digital campaigns to help elect Amy Acton as Ohio’s next Governor, and we need to raise the funds to do it.

Hope to see you at one of these events!

Ashley & Sara

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]]><![CDATA[Building a Future Without Gun Violence, One Ohio Statehouse Race at a Time with Ethan Nichols]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/building-a-future-without-gun-violencehttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/building-a-future-without-gun-violenceTue, 28 Jul 2026 09:31:37 GMTIn episode 190, we talk with Ethan Nichols, founder of the PAC Future Without Fear, about flipping Ohio Statehouse races and rewriting the narrative on gun violence.

Ethan has built his career around advancing progressive causes in Ohio. He was propelled into activism after the 2018 Parkland, Florida shooting, when he founded Students for Gun Legislation, a student-led organizing and advocacy nonprofit.

Under his leadership, Students for Gun Legislation mobilized young people across the state to advocate for common-sense gun reform, register voters, and ensure young voices were heard in the political process. In 2022, he was invited to the White House for the signing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Since then, Ethan has built a career working on Democratic campaigns at every level of government. In 2024, he served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and was among the first Ohio delegates to pledge his support to Vice President Kamala Harris. He most recently founded Future Without Fear, a political action committee dedicated to electing gun-sense champions to the Ohio legislature.

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]]><![CDATA[Unpacking the "Establishment Democrat" Label with Ohio Rep. Beryl Brown Piccolantonio]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/unpacking-the-establishment-democrathttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/unpacking-the-establishment-democratThu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:24 GMTEpisode 189 is a bonus episode! 🎉 We are joined by Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio to dig into a term that gets thrown around constantly in political discourse: “establishment Democrat.” We asked our audience what they think it means (thanks to those who submitted their thoughts via Instagram!), then brought that feedback straight to a sitting state rep to see how it lands.

Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio is serving her first full term in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 4th District, where she serves as Minority Whip and sits on several House committees, including Education, Finance, and Judiciary.

A graduate of Ohio Dominican University and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Rep. Brown Piccolantonio spent over twenty years as an attorney for the state of Ohio, focusing on labor relations and workers’ rights.

In 2016, she joined the Gahanna-Jefferson School Board, serving as President throughout her tenure. A lifelong Ohioan, she lives in Gahanna with her husband and three sons.

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]]><![CDATA[Ohio's Corrupt Statehouse Needs a New Banker: Seth Walsh for Treasurer]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/ohios-corrupt-statehouse-needs-ahttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/ohios-corrupt-statehouse-needs-aTue, 21 Jul 2026 09:31:13 GMTIn episode 188, we talk with Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Councilmember and Democratic nominee for Ohio Treasurer, about what the office actually does and why his campaign for transparency and accountability matters.

Seth is a recognized community development leader who has prioritized keeping Cincinnati growing, vibrant, and safe. As Treasurer of State, Seth will ensure the state’s investments, pension funds, and revenue are managed with integrity and are used to strengthen our communities so all Ohioans thrive.

Seth served as Executive Director of the College Hill Urban Redevelopment Corporation before he was appointed to Cincinnati City Council in December 2022. Seth is a member of the Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees.

Seth graduated from Xavier University and later founded the Cincy Soccer League. He lives in the Cincinnati Business District with his two dogs, Calvin and Rosie.

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]]><![CDATA[Central Ohio Statehouse Races: Shelby Kimball (HD-60) & Whittney Wood (HD-73)]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/central-ohio-statehouse-races-shelbyhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/central-ohio-statehouse-races-shelbyTue, 14 Jul 2026 09:31:36 GMTIn episode 187, we sit down with two incredible women running for the Ohio Statehouse in Central Ohio - Shelby Kimball (House District 60) and Whittney Wood (House District 73).

Shelby Kimball is a Marine Corps & Army National Guard member veteran, mom of four, and community advocate. She is running for Ohio House District 60 which includes Powell, Orange and Liberty township, and portions of Dublin, Westerville, and Delaware. She believes every child deserves access to a high-quality public education regardless of their zip code; she will fight to protect and expand access to affordable healthcare; and she will stand up for our military veterans and their families to make sure they get the benefits and services they deserve.

Whittney Wood is running for Ohio House District 73, which includes parts of Lancaster and Pleasantville, Pickerington, Baltimore, and MIllersport area. She is a mom who has always worked hard to provide for her family. She has always spoken out and stood up for anyone who was being treated unfairly or just having a hard time standing on their own two feet. She figured running for office she could help way more people at the same time. She believes ICE should be disbanded, Trump is a lunatic, and ALL humans are her people, not just the rich white men. She says her policies will be written for all Ohioans, not just the predatory class or ultra wealthy.

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]]><![CDATA[UPDATE: Trivia this Friday is POSTPONED!]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/update-trivia-this-friday-is-postponedhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/update-trivia-this-friday-is-postponedTue, 07 Jul 2026 20:15:26 GMTHi again,

Just wanted to share that our Trivia Fundraiser with Matt Pallotta, Casey Weinstein, and Amanda Weinstein, planned for this Friday, July 10th, is officially postponed. Once we have details on the rescheduled event, we'll let you know. If you signed up, we'll be reaching out to you individually about your ticket.

Thanks for understanding, and enjoy the summer Friday!

Ashley & Sara

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]]><![CDATA[Medicaid, Affordability, and Ohio's November Ballot with Rep. Anita Somani]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/medicaid-affordability-and-ohioshttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/medicaid-affordability-and-ohiosTue, 07 Jul 2026 09:31:42 GMTIn episode 186, Rep. Anita Somani joins us to break down looming changes to Ohio’s Medicaid program, her push for a state reinsurance program, and what voters need to know about SJR10 before heading to the polls this November. We also dig into the House Democratic Caucus’s affordability agenda called “An Ohio You Can Afford”.

Dr. Anita Somani is currently serving her second term as State Representative for Ohio’s 8th House District, which includes the cities of Dublin and Worthington. For the last three decades, Dr. Somani has worked in Columbus as a highly respected healthcare professional, currently as an OBGYN at OhioHealth. Dr. Somani is a past board member of the Columbus Medical Association and Planned Parenthood. She is currently a Board Member of LEAD Ohio.

Dr. Somani ran for office because she believes the state of Ohio has gone down the wrong path regarding prominent issues such as health care, increasing abortion restrictions and the loosening of gun laws, all of which disproportionately affect marginalized communities. As a physician and legislator, she has used her medical background to improve the public health of our state and to create evidence-based legislation that helps everyone in our community. She currently serves on the House Medicaid Committee and serves as Ranking Member on the House Health committee.

Dr. Somani lives in Columbus with her husband where they raised their son, an engineer and their daughter, an OB/GYN.

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]]><![CDATA[This Friday: Trivia Night for Ohio Creators for Progress 🍺]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/this-friday-trivia-night-for-ohiohttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/this-friday-trivia-night-for-ohioMon, 06 Jul 2026 21:44:01 GMTHi friend,

Join us this Friday, July 10th for a Trivia Fundraiser at The Brew Kettle in Hudson, Ohio, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Each ticket includes two drink tickets and apps! 🍻

We’re teaming up with Matt Pallotta of The Going There Podcast, with special guests Ohio State Senator Casey Weinstein and Hudson City Councilwoman Amanda Weinstein - we all want to see you there!

Register here!

Why we’re doing this: Ohio Creators for Progress is building a network of Ohio creators through meetups, trainings, and coordinated campaigns to help important stories (and candidates) break through the noise. This fall, we’re running two digital campaigns to help elect Amy Acton as Ohio’s next Governor, and we need to raise the funds to do it.

Bring a friend (or two!) and come hang out!

Register here!

See you there,

Ashley & Sara

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]]><![CDATA[Appellate Courts: What They Do and Why They Matter with Judge Myron Duhart]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/appellate-courts-what-they-do-andhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/appellate-courts-what-they-do-andTue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:21 GMTIn episode 185, we sit down with Judge Myron Duhart to break down what an appellate court actually does and why those down-ballot judicial races deserve more than a passing glance.

Judge Duhart is a native of Toledo, Ohio. He is the proud father of three and has been married to wife Nicole for 29 years. Myron grew up in the central city. He graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School and after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was later commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG).

While serving his country he earned a B.A. in Political Science from Wright State University Dayton, Ohio and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Toledo College of Law. Judge Duhart received a L.L.M. in judicial studies from Duke University School of Law and he attended the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Also Judge Duhart has been a long time adjunct lecturer in law at the University of Toledo College of Law where he teaches trial practice.

Throughout his legal career, he litigated a number of high profile criminal cases all over northwest Ohio and was one of a select cadre of attorneys certified by the State of Ohio to handle death penalty cases. He has been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

In January 2011, Judge Duhart was appointed by former Governor Ted Strickland as one of ten (10) judges who serve on the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas bench. In addition to hearing serious felony criminal cases and large civil cases, Judge Duhart has served as a commercial docket judge hearing cases dealing with business-related disputes. In 2020, Judge Duhart was elected to the Court of Appeals where he served as Presiding judge.

As an Army veteran, Judge Duhart served this country with distinction. As an attorney he worked tirelessly to protect the rights afforded to citizens both rich and poor. As a volunteer, he has unselfishly devoted his time and talent to a wide variety of causes. As a judge on the 6th District Court of Appeals he will continue to act with fairness and integrity.

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]]><![CDATA[He Ran Without the Party and Got 44% Anyway | Jesse Baker on His Progressive Run for Ohio State Senate]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/he-ran-without-the-party-and-gothttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/he-ran-without-the-party-and-gotTue, 23 Jun 2026 09:31:29 GMTIn episode 184, we sit down with Jesse Baker, a progressive challenger who ran a scrappy, grassroots campaign for Ohio State Senate with no establishment support and nearly pulled off an upset - earning 44% of the vote and over 12,000 Ohioans behind him.

Jesse is an Ohio native from Findlay and a graduate of The Ohio State University, now living in Columbus’s Hilltop neighborhood with his wife Emily and their two cats. Rather than a career in politics, Jesse spent his professional life in business and technology - solving problems and helping organizations operate more effectively.

Raised by a single father, Jesse has personally navigated food stamps, years without health insurance, and student loan debt. He didn’t just observe these systems — he lived them. That experience drives his belief that the Statehouse has grown disconnected from working Ohioans, and that the Democratic Party has prioritized its own power over boldly fighting for people.

Jesse’s campaign is centered on fighting for working families, protecting individual rights, and building a more affordable Ohio - led by transparent, courageous leaders willing to put real solutions ahead of partisan games and monied interests.

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]]><![CDATA[Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders Through Brain Science with Sarah Jakle of DemocraShe]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/building-the-next-generation-of-womenhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/building-the-next-generation-of-womenTue, 16 Jun 2026 09:31:04 GMTIn episode 183, we sit down with Sarah Jakle of DemocraShe to explore how brain science is unlocking a new generation of bold, civically engaged women leaders.

Sarah Jakle is the Founder and Executive Director of DemocraShe, a nonpartisan national nonprofit empowering underserved high school girls to become future leaders, voters, and elected officials. Her approach uniquely integrates brain science into civic leadership training, helping young women overcome barriers, build courage and ambition, and claim their place in public life.

Previously, Sarah served as Get Out The Vote Director for California NOW and National Outreach Director for Field Team 6. Her passion for women in politics began as an intern at the Women’s Council of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Sarah has a Bachelors from Yale, a Masters in Social Work from USC and a Masters in Public Policy from UCLA. She was a 2025 Movement Builder Fellow with How Women Lead and was a Fellow with Obama’s Organizing For Action.

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]]><![CDATA[Don't Wait for the Wave: Organizing to Win the House with Andrew Grossman of Battleground Alliance]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/dont-wait-for-the-wave-organizinghttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/dont-wait-for-the-wave-organizingTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:31:19 GMTIn episode 182, we talk with Andrew Grossman of Battleground Alliance about why Democrats can’t afford to wait for a wave election and how a $50 million, labor-backed organizing operation across 37 Republican-held House districts is building the infrastructure to win back the House majority in 2026.

Andrew is a nationally recognized campaign innovator and leader specializing in strategy, campaign management, and executive recruitment for campaigns, non-profits, advocacy groups and unions.

Since starting Grossman Solutions in 2007, he helped pass the Affordable Care Act, served as Director of the Democratic National Convention Platform Committee four times, and created a distinctive talent recruitment practice, placing hundreds of leaders at organizations including America Vote, Planned Parenthood and several Democratic party committees. His earlier roles include executive and political director at the DSCC (1999–2004), founder and president of Wal‑Mart Watch (2005–2007), and field organizer for Jesse Jackson’s 1988 campaign.

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]]><![CDATA[The Women’s Health Playbook with Priya Bathija]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/the-womens-health-playbook-with-priyahttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/the-womens-health-playbook-with-priyaTue, 02 Jun 2026 09:30:59 GMTIn episode 181, we sit down with our first three-peat guest and our friend, Priya Bathija, to talk about her new podcast that every woman needs to listen to - The Women’s Health Playbook!

Priya is a sought-after speaker and expert on women’s health, with more than 20 years of experience working with hospitals, tech start-ups, and public health organizations to make healthcare better for patients and providers alike. She blends strategic insight, practical experience, and a focus on scalable solutions with a deep understanding of the people and businesses healthcare impacts.

Women’s health has been a consistent throughline in Priya’s career. In 2022, she founded Nyoo Health - driven by a clear vision of how healthcare can lead change and the urgent need to act. Nyoo Health helps healthcare organizations rethink women’s health in realistic, actionable steps that start now – resulting in better care, inspired staff, and healthier outcomes for everyone.

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]]><![CDATA[We Need YOUR Help to Flip Ohio!]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/we-need-your-help-to-flip-ohiohttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/we-need-your-help-to-flip-ohioThu, 28 May 2026 22:33:26 GMT

Donate to Ohio Creators for Progress

Hey y’all!

Have you heard? We’re doing something pretty exciting over here and we’d love for you to be part of it.

We launched Ohio Creators for Progress, a statewide network of over 120 digital creators (and counting) coming together to organize online, engage Ohioans, and help push our state to the left. Think of it as meeting people where they already are (yes, we mean online) and turning that into real political power.

We kicked off our first digital fundraiser a couple of weeks ago to raise money for United SHE Stands Action Fund (USSAF 🤪), our PAC that funds Ohio Creators for Progress. USSAF is an Ohio PAC with no corporate money, no super PAC money, and no dark money - just real people investing in real change for Ohio.

Our goal for this digital fundraiser is to raise $2,500. So far, we’ve only raised less than 30% of our goal. 😬

Will you consider donating today? Even a small amount gets us closer. And if you really want to help, share this with your friends, family, and/or followers. Every dollar raised goes right back into supporting Ohioans fighting for our state.

This fall, we’re gearing up to run digital campaigns to help elect Amy Acton. But we can’t get there without funding the infrastructure first.

Ohio deserves more. Let’s build it together. 💙

DONATE HERE ♡

We appreciate you!

With love and Ohio pride,

Ashley & Sara

]]><![CDATA[A Resistance History of the United States: Meet the Moment with Tad Stoermer]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/a-resistance-history-of-the-unitedhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/a-resistance-history-of-the-unitedTue, 26 May 2026 09:30:52 GMTIn episode 180, we talk with Tad Stoermer about his book A Resistance History of the United States - the buried stories, the patriot mythology used to contain dissent, and the principles history offers us for meeting the moment we're living through right now.

Tad Stoermer is a public historian who trained at the University of Virginia, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard, with a particular focus on Colonial and Revolutionary America. He is also a former congressional staffer and speechwriter, and he served in the US Army and Reserves as a reconnaissance scout. He currently lives in Denmark.

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]]><![CDATA[What Progressive Means in Ohio: Kim McCarthy on Building Power from the Inside while Running for Office]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/what-progressive-means-in-ohio-kimhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/what-progressive-means-in-ohio-kimTue, 19 May 2026 09:30:59 GMTIn episode 179, we talk with Kim McCarthy about building power from the inside, including her campaign for the 70th Ohio House district, the Ohio Progressive Caucus, and what progressive politics actually looks like in Ohio.

Kim became politically engaged through the Occupy Wall Street movement in 2011, later advocating on issues like corporate accountability and GMO labeling before turning her focus to local politics after the 2016 election. Using her accounting background, she challenged ineffective representation in Greene County, running strong grassroots campaigns in 2018 and 2020 that significantly shifted vote margins and broke fundraising records. She was elected Chair of the Greene County Democratic Party in 2022, where she works to rebuild the party around progressive values. An immigrant from Australia and a mother of three, Kim supports universal healthcare, a living wage, paid leave, environmental stewardship, and removing billionaire influence from politics.

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]]><![CDATA[The Book All Over Your Feed: Debriefing Yesteryear with Traci Thomas of The Stacks]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/the-book-all-over-your-feed-debriefinghttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/the-book-all-over-your-feed-debriefingThu, 14 May 2026 09:31:05 GMTSurprise! Bonus episode! In episode 178, we're joined by Traci Thomas of The Stacks podcast to debrief Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear - yes, the book you’ve been seeing all over social media.

Traci is the creator and host of the critically acclaimed literary podcast, The Stacks. She is a passionate champion of books and a deeply curious interviewer. Traci is a monthly contributor on NPR’s Here & Now, a columnist for shereads.com, the creator of the LAist live literary series, One for the Books. She also hosts and moderates literary events, book festivals, and author talks nationwide. Traci’s Substack, Unstacked, is a place where she dives deeper into books, and also discusses topics outside the literary world like pop culture, sports, politics, and more.

Away from The Stacks, Traci is a lover of hot takes, a watcher of sports, and a true snack enthusiast. Originally from Oakland, CA, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Mr. Stacks, and her twin boys, the Mini Stacks.

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]]><![CDATA[Ohio Equal Rights: Equal Rights and Marriage Equality for Every Ohioan]]>https://www.unitedshestands.com/p/ohio-equal-rights-equal-rights-andhttps://www.unitedshestands.com/p/ohio-equal-rights-equal-rights-andTue, 12 May 2026 09:31:15 GMTIn episode 177, we sit down with Liz Schmidt, the Executive Committee Co-Chair of Ohio Equal Rights, to talk about the campaign to amend Ohio's constitution and make it the strongest equal rights framework in the nation.

Ohio's constitution offers no equal rights protections for residents. There are no protections from government discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or other attributes. Marriage equality rests only on federal guarantees that could be reversed. Ohio Equal Rights is pursuing two citizen-led ballot amendments to change that, the Ohio Equal Rights Amendment and The Ohio Right to Marry Amendment, potentially making Ohio home to the most comprehensive state equal rights framework in the nation.

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