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Maeve Rasmussen
On The Political Dictionary, teenager Maeve Rasmussen explains the basics of government, history, and politics. We will cover anything from how caucuses work to how the arts influence government and along the way there will be guest speakers shedding light on confusing subjects. For questions, comments, or ideas for episodes, email thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maeve-rasmussen/support
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, I was unable to upload this episode last week. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Political Dictionary on the one-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection. - Maeve
If you have any questions, comments, or topics that you would like us to do an episode on, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review! <3
Resources:
https://youtu.be/s4rrQzSRFns
https://youtu.be/4lEv6AZgw7s
https://youtu.be/GKP1DhyT6qQ
https://youtu.be/hQq9YMHz3Dw
https://youtu.be/omHCY60apFAk
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/one-year-ago-republicans-condemned-jan-6-insurrection-yesterday-their-response-was-far-more-muted
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/january-6-capitol-insurrection-anniversary/index.html
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/06/1070725972/one-year-after-jan-6-signs-of-a-nation-deeper-in-peril
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/06/1070736018/jan-6-anniversary-investigation-cases-defendants-justice
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1070199411/5-takeaways-from-the-capitol-riot-criminal-cases-one-year-later
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/01/05/capitol-insurrection-global-american-democrcay-broken/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/08/jan6-trauma-capitol-workers-federal-employees/
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To start off season 2, on this episode of the Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the history of vaccine mandates in the U.S. from George Washington's smallpox vaccine mandate to the Supreme Court case of Jacobson vs. Massachusetts. If you have any questions, comments, or topics that you would like us to do an episode on, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review! <3
Resources:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-stacker-vaccine-mandates-us-history-20211021-uukb4yssaff37fzqfoolh4diki-photogallery.html
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/29/1032169566/the-u-s-has-a-long-precedent-for-vaccine-mandates
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/coronavirus/a-history-of-vaccine-mandate-and-how-people-reacted-then-and-now/2984174/
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/guides-pubs/downloads/vacc_mandates_chptr13.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCB6FDdsfwY
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Season 2 of the Political Dictionary is coming to you Sunday, December 26th! This season we will continue to have episodes about government, politics, and history, and we hope to have some guest speakers! We hope that you tune in to learn more! Email us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com if you have any questions, comments, or topics that you would like us to do an episode on. Happy Holidays! Stay Safe! <3
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Since June is Pride Month, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about Bayard Rustin. Maeve talks about who he is and his contributions to the civil rights movement and gay rights movement. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review! <3
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Happy Pride Month! Since June is Pride Month, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about what Stonewall was and its legacy. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review! <3
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about capitalism, an economic and political system founded on the idea of private ownership instead of state ownership. She talks about what capitalism is and the history of capitalism. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review!
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the grandfather clause: what it is, the history of the clause, and how it played a role in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review!
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With hate crimes against Asian Americans on the rise, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the history of hate against Asians in America, how and why it is happening today, and how we can stand up and prevent the hate. For more information, go to https://stopaapihate.org/. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review!
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the pink tax, what it is, its impact on those that buy products targeted to women, how it started, and what people are doing to make it stop. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com. Be sure to listen to future episodes, tell others about us, and leave a review!
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With a new restrictive sweeping elections bill, SB 202, being passed and made a law in Georgia, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about what SB 202 is and how it will have an impact on minority voters in Georgia. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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Since it's Women's History Month, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about Princess Diana. Maeve talks about who she is and she talks with her mom, Courtney McDermott, about her life and legacy. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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Happy Women's History Month! Since March is Women's History Month, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about Katherine Johnson. Maeve talks about who she is, her accomplishments, and her impact and legacy. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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Since it is Black History Month, on this episode of the Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about Claudette Colvin, the woman who refused to give up her bus seat 9 months before Rosa Parks. Maeve talks about who she is, her accomplishments, and why many aren't familiar with her. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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Happy Black History Month! Since Black History Month is the month of February, on this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about one of the most influential leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis. Maeve talks about who he is, his accomplishments, and his impact and legacy. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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On this episode of the Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about what QAnon is and how it has had an impact on our society. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode!
P.S. Happy Valentines Day!
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Hey everyone, this is Maeve! I just wanted to let you know that this week we will be taking a break, but we will return next week. Stay safe and have a wonderful day!
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about what fracking is and why it has been in the news recently. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the history of Impeachment and Donald Trump's upcoming Senate Impeachment Trial. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the history of Inauguration Day and some of the security concerns for the upcoming Inauguration Day. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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On this episode of The Political Dictionary, Maeve talks about the history of gerrymandering and three different types of gerrymandering. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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Happy Holidays! On this episode of the political dictionary, Maeve talks about the history and impact of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. We are taking a break for the holidays and will be back shortly after the New Year. Thank you to Anchor for sponsoring this episode! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thepoliticaldictionary@gmail.com.
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