Democracy NOW! February 20 Newsletter

Hello folks,

First off, all the links in this email are clickable and lead to some rad content—we encourage you to check them out!

It’s been a challenging time, but here at AF, we’re committed to being part of the solution. This summer, we’re hosting Civic 101 classes in Newark, open to everyone aged 14 to 104.

If you’re part of our new and improved “Space is a Means of Production” discussion group—hosted on the open-source Discourse platform—you already know we’ve been busy! Join the conversation here:

Space as a Battleground: Power, Cowardice, and the Fight for Democracy in Crisis

The New Regime’s Assault on Democracy Demands Moral Clarity—Not Frozen Cowardly Terror

‘A Feminist Newsletter in New Jersey’—about UrbanismL. Lo Sontag

We’re also working on launching our civics-themed zine! Click here to submit your suggestions or contribute ideas: [LINK]

Crowdsourcing saving democracy guide for the public—immediate actions and long time planning

Me and other folks are writing a guide and we need some thoughts from all sides of the political aisles rooted in justice. I’d like to pose a question for thoughtful discussion: If you don’t align with the Democratic or Republican Party, what specific, actionable solutions do you propose to address societal challenges and our current situation? Criticizing the Democratic Party alone isn’t productive—I’m genuinely curious to hear one or two constructive idea that goes beyond critiques or symboli…

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Podcast alert: We’ve published four episodes so far. Don’t miss our latest deep dive into the SAVES Act—listen now!

SAVE Act, episode 4 of Auto Asphyxiation

Kimberly and Lark discuss the SAVE ACT (HR 8281), Voting Rights, the Constitution, and MORE

‘A Feminist Newsletter in New Jersey’—about UrbanismL. Lo Sontag

Video updates: We’re producing fresh news content, including coverage of the President’s Day March at Union Square. Watch here: 

Space is a means of production

Feminism, Urbanism, New Jersey, Transportation, Climate Crisis, Housing, Nation

‘A Feminist Newsletter in New Jersey’—about UrbanismL. Lo Sontag

Website news: Our site is getting a makeover, and we’re almost done! Stay tuned for the more engaging new look.

Follow us on TikTok! We’ve launched our channel with bite-sized civic and urbanism action content. Find us @afeministinNJ.

Thanks for reading—we’re stoked to have you in this community.

Warmly,
Lo director of The AF Team