#SundayCivics
#SundayCivics is a weekly show that teaches civic education and engagement using the current political landscape.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 270: Civic Power Roadmap 2025
As Nelson Mandela said, “It always seems impossible until it is done.” Now it is time to get active, get engaged, and participate in shaping your community and our collective future. For our first #S…
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Episode 269: Communicating and Organizing for Civic Impact
This episode, L. Joy is focusing on us charting a path forward for our communities. To discuss strategies for organizing using effective communications to enhance civic engagement and empowering comm…
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Episode 267: We Won’t Despair
In this episode, L. Joy emphasizes the importance of understanding who holds power at all levels of government, particularly as key caucuses, coalitions, and federal appointments shape policies. For …
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Episode 266: The Civic Power of Community
In this episode L. Joy highlights the value of local engagement by explaining the concept of "state engagement tables," where coalitions work together on various issues at the state level, supporting…
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Episode 265: Post Election Resilience
The outcome of the 2024 election has left so many of us feeling a mix of emotions, from disappointment to determination, but as L. Joy always says, “civics doesn’t begin and end of Election Day”. In …
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Episode 264: Election 2024 Closing Thoughts
We are hours away from the culmination of the 2024 election season and L. Joy invites the Sunday Civics community to the front of the class to share closing thoughts before Election Day. She begins …
Tue 05 Nov 2024
Episode 263: College Uncovered
In the latest episode L. Joy dives into the intense political conflicts occurring on college campuses across the country. Joined at the front of the class by Kirk Karaza and John Marcus, hosts of NPR…
Tue 05 Nov 2024
Episode 262: Voting When You're Not Excited
With election day fast approaching, L. Joy opens up a challenging conversation—what to do when none of the candidates for an elected office inspires you or align perfectly with your views. Last week’…
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Episode 261: Combating Voter Apathy
This episode of Sunday Civics, L. Joy tackles voter apathy. It’s an issue that arises every election season but is relevant year-round. She addresses common myths that fuel political disengagement an…
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Episode 260: Get Vote Ready
The “Get Vote Ready: A Journal for the Empowered Voter” is here! The journal is designed as a comprehensive guide to help voters stay informed, organized, and empowered not just for the current elect…
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Episode 259: A New Chicago School Board
With early voting starting soon in several states, she encourages listeners to develop a voting plan tailored to their needs—whether voting by mail, early in-person, or on election day. L. Joy emphas…
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Episode 258: The Family
As we look ahead to the upcoming election cycle, it’s clear that now, more than ever, civic engagement is crucial. In this episode L. Joy focuses on key issues impacting families during the election …
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Episode 257: The Power of Collective Action
This episode of #SundayCivics is a powerful reminder of the importance of civic participation in the ongoing fight for justice and equality. L. Joy’s lesson is all about recognizing the power we hold…
Mon 07 Oct 2024
Episode 250: Building Up Women to Run
L. Joy shares positive news, celebrating a legal victory by the Brooklyn NAACP, which successfully challenged New York's line-warming ban on constitutional grounds. She emphasizes the importance of s…
Mon 07 Oct 2024
Episode 249: The 2024 Electorate? Women!
L. Joy begins class by discussing the consistent voter turnout of women in elections, emphasizing their significant role in the electorate. She introduces the topic of the episode—women in politics a…
Mon 07 Oct 2024
Episode 248: Understanding Housing Affordability
L. Joy brings Leah Goodridge, an award-winning tenant's rights attorney and a New York City Planning Commissioner, to the front of the class to talk about the complexities of housing justice and the …
Sat 07 Sep 2024
Episode 247: The Grift
In an enlightening episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy Williams welcomes brings Clay Cane back to the front of the class. Clay discusses his latest New York Times bestseller, "The Grift: The Downward Sp…
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Episode 246: The Next Semester
This episode marks the beginning of our next semester, which will run until the Sunday after Election Day in November. L. Joy explains these episodes will be all about power—specifically, the power o…
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Episode 245: The Clean Slate Initiative and the Transformational Power of Second Chances
In a compelling episode of #SundayCivics, L. Joy brings Sheena Meade, CEO of the Clean Slate Initiative, to the front of the class to shed light on the transformative impact of providing second chanc…
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Episode 244: Black Voters Matter in the South
In an enlightening conversation on Sunday Civics, L. Joy brings Cliff
Albright, co-founder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter Fund, to
the front of the class to explore the depths of Bla…
Thu 09 May 2024
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