CONTENT WARNING: In the second interview, Maddie shares about her experience reporting a sexual assault, and how she advocated to support LB 43, the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights. Maddie does not share details of her assault, but she does discuss her feelings during the reporting and recovery process.

In this episode, we’ll learn how to participate in our democracy and advocate in our government! Amy will tell us how exactly our state gets new laws, she’ll give us tips on how to testify for a bill in the legislature, and encourage us to stay involved in the law-making process. Maddie will also give excellent tips for testifying for a bill, talk about how she advocated for a bill she was passionate about, and how that process made her feel strong and powerful. You will feel empowered to advocate in your government after listening to this episode!