Ballot measures are reshaping democracy from the ground up—but what does it really take to run one? In our very first episode, co-hosts Chris Melody Fields Figueredo and Caroline Sánchez-Avakian sit down with Desmond Meade—MacArthur “Genius,” Time 100 honoree, and the visionary behind Florida’s Amendment 4, which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million people.
Together, they unpack the strategy, storytelling, and sheer determination that make ballot measures powerful tools for change. From building unlikely coalitions to centering the voices of those most impacted, this episode dives deep into why ballot measures matter now more than ever—and how dreaming big can transform our democracy.
Learn more about the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition: floridarrc.com and grab a copy of Desmond Meade’s book. You can also listen to Desmond’s podcast, Our Voice, with co-host Neil Volz.
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