We discuss the role of schools to form effective citizens in our democracy. It's necessary to prioritize the teaching of our history and our government.

James's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Push back against corrosive technology, especially in schools

2. Read books!

James Traub is a journalist, historian, and author of The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy.

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We discuss  the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights.

Amanda's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Use the library!

2. Follow Kelly Jensen at Book Riot on social media

Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian, an activist, and the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. She previously served as President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and has won numerous awards for her work in school libraries, including School Library Journal Librarian of the Year.

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Guests: Amanda Jones

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We discuss  orienting our personal choices toward the collective in order to make the changes in the systems that organize our world.

Michael's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Orient your personal choices towards the collective

2. Do something, and do it with others

Michael Brownstein is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at John Jay College, and Professor of Philosophy at The Graduate Center, CUNY. He's also the co-author of Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Help Create Social Change.

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Guests: Michael Brownstein

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Producer: Zack Travis