AFT/ASI/SML Book Club with Sami Sage

This AFT/ASI/SML Book Club session featured Sami Sage, co-founder of Betches Media and New York Times bestselling author of Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives.

In this conversation, Sage shared her perspective on today’s political landscape and how individuals can reclaim their power to create change. Drawing from her book, co-authored with Emily Amick, Sage discussed how civic engagement can be a form of self-care and personal empowerment, making activism more accessible and relatable.

As the host of the Morning Announcements podcast, Sage brings a mix of humor and substance to complex issues. In this session, she breaks down how small, everyday actions can have a big impact on our communities and our democracy.

ASI Executive Director Mary Cathryn Ricker joined the conversation, offering her insights on the role of education in fostering informed, engaged citizens and the importance of active participation in preserving democratic ideals.

Watch this discussion about how each of us can make a difference—and why it matters now more than ever and learn more about the AFT/ASI/SML Book Club: https://bit.ly/aftbookclub