In this energetic, educational and inspiring interview, Ami interviews Jessica Craven–a community organizer, activist, mom and elected member of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. She’s also the author of the popular Substack: “Chop Wood, Carry Water,” a daily-actions newsletter that’s been published five days a week since November of 2016. Craven is a delegate to the California Democratic Party, a climate activist, and a grassroots volunteer who has helped hundreds of progressive candidates win their races. She’s also a successful political TikTok and Instagram content creator, engaging thousands of potential voters daily.
Topics:
How progressive have the Democrats really been?
Joe Biden and Unions
What is really in the Inflation Reduction Act and Build Back Better? What has Biden accomplished?
Tensions between “the Left” and Centrist Democrats
Is there hope for us on the climate crisis?
Third party and independent candidates–what does Jess think?
Thoughts on Israel, Gaza, Palestine and Capitalism
What does it mean to be POTUS?
How can we help counter voter suppression in Georgia and elsewhere?
Resources and Show Notes:
“Chop Wood, Carry Water” on Substack
Jess Craven on Instagram
Jess Craven on TikTok
Moment of Truth interview with Biden DOJ official and author of Plunder on private equity: Brendan Ballou
Noam Chomsky on Joe Biden, the Left and Activism (Chomsky Website)
Noam Chomsky on Joe Biden’s First 100 Days (Chicago Maroon)
Biden Administration passes gun control legislation
“Violent crime has gone down”: Stats.
Lina Khan, the badass Chair of Biden’s FTC
Greg Palast: “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” documentary; “Vigilante, Inc.” documentary
