United SHE Stands

In episode 161, we talk with congressional candidate Don Leonard about what it really means to be a “Do-Something Democrat” in this political moment. Our conversation spans the issues hitting working families hardest - from healthcare, childcare, and housing to economic insecurity, immigration, and accountability for ICE - and what practical action in Congress could look like.
Don spent the last decade as a City and Regional Planning professor at The Ohio State University and recently stepped away from teaching to run for Congress as a Do-Something Democrat in Ohio’s 15th District. A Medicaid kid turned educator and new dad, Don entered the race after watching working families get squeezed while extremists profit from division and dysfunction. Don is focused on economic freedom, protecting democratic institutions, and flipping one of the most competitive Republican-held seats in the country. He’s building a people-powered campaign centered on real results for working people.
Resources:
* Don’s Campaign Website
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* Volunteer for Don’s Campaign
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* TikTok
* Facebook
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In episode 160, we bring you our monthly Ohio-politics focus discussion and, yes, we’re already talking about what could be on your November ballot. We break down the four citizen-led ballot initiatives currently gathering signatures - from marriage equality and broad nondiscrimination protections to a proposal to abolish property taxes and an effort to end qualified immunity - so you know what they are and whether you should sign a petition to support them. We also flag urgent Statehouse bills on immigration and minors’ access to mental health care and share exactly how you can take action right now.
Learn More About the Ballot Initiatives:
* Home | Ohio Equal Rights
* Ax Ohio Tax - AxOHTax
* Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity
Resources:
* TAKE ACTION: Ohio Priority Bills 2025-2026
* Ohio Senate Bill 172
* Ohio House Bill 42
* Resolution Opposing Ohio House Bill 42 (for school boards)
* Ohio House Bill 172
* Ohio Senate Bill 274
* How would a new bill requiring parental consent for mental health emergencies impact child sex abuse victims? - News 5 Cleveland
* Thomas Hall - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Chair
* Ron Ferguson - Ohio House Government Oversight Committee Vice Chair
* Ohio House Health Committee
* Ohio Senate Health Committee
* Frequently Asked Questions About Qualified Immunity – Unlawful Shield
* Understanding Your Taxes | Hudson, OH - Official Website
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In January’s ✨bonus✨ episode, we debrief The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life by Anu Partanen. We unpack how Nordic countries define freedom, independence, and care. We also explore how universal systems like healthcare, childcare, and worker protections can actually increase individual freedom. This conversation challenges what A…

In episode 158, we sit down with Democratic candidate Allison Russo to discuss her run for Ohio Secretary of State, her record defending free and fair elections, and her vision for strengthening democracy for all Ohioans.
Resources:
* Campaign Website
* Donate to Allison’s Campaign
* Instagram
* TikTok
* Facebook
* X/Twitter
* Threads
Connect with United SHE Stands:
* Substack
* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
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* Instagram


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In episode 157, we’re joined by Hell Cat Cait Conley - a decorated combat veteran and national security expert running for Congress in New York’s 17th District. From protecting our democracy to fixing what’s broken in Washington, Cait shares why it’s time for leaders who know how to get sh*t done.
Resources:
* Cait Conley for Congress Website
* Hell Cats Website
* Donate to Cait’s Campaign:
* ActBlue
* Numero
* Cait’s Social Media:
* Instagram
* Facebook
* X/Twitter
* Bluesky
Connect with USS:
* Substack
* Instagram
* TikTok
* YouTube
* Threads
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
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* Instagram


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