Hello, John! My name is Zerlina Maxwell. I’m a radio host, writer, commentator and social justice advocate.

We’re all getting back to work after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I wanted to share the AFT’s latest Union Talk episode with you. It has a very special guest—me!

I am honored to have had a chance to sit down with AFT President Randi Weingarten to discuss organizing and democracy.

You can listen to the podcast here.

It’s so important that we think like organizers this year because we cannot stop working to protect and build a diverse democracy. A second Trump presidency would be a total disaster—much worse than the first one—if you can imagine that!

We all need to ensure that we are engaging our networks because those connections are so authentic and influential. We have only one democracy, and this November will be one of the biggest tests it has ever faced.

In my conversation with Randi Weingarten, I talked about how everybody has to do more than just cast their own votes. When we think like organizers, we recognize the power of talking about real solutions for kids and communities, making sure people are registered to vote, and making sure people know that American democracy is on the line.

I really appreciated the opportunity to talk about what’s at stake and how we can win for working families, so please check out the podcast.

Thanks,
Zerlina Maxwell