today, we are going to start by talking about the founding framers' constitutional structure of the United States government that we currently exist under! this information is extremely important to know when you are voting in the 2022 midterms.  we then get into what the US government looks like today, the threats facing our country, and what our government could look like after the 2022 midterms.  we also talk about into plan for the MIDTERMS series, so keep an eye out of your state's episode! 

remember, the general election is Tuesday, November 8th, 2022! Get registered before then, make sure to mail in your ballot, or vote in person by Tuesday, November 8th, 2022! 

resources: 

• look up your ballot: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022
• registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/
• all state's registration: https://vote.gov

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon support:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

Anchor support:

https://anchor.fm/unenlightened/support

sources:

• the state's legislative: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022
• the executive branch: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/executive-branch
• the judicial branch: https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/supreme-court-facts
• the legislative branch: https://www.thoughtco.com/constitution-article-i-section-8-3322343
• the legislative branch's process: https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/the-legislative-process
• state and local governments: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/our-government/state-local-government/
• state government rifecta: https://ballotpedia.org/State_government_trifectas
• New York Times, "A Crisis Coming": https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/17/us/american-democracy-threats.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

VERY late, once again, but today i'm ranting about how important this 2022 midterms are. we first talk about the midterms in an astrological context (whose surprised), and then we are going to move into why i personally believe these are the most important and critical elections the united states has ever had. let's get into it! 

helpful midterm sh*t: 

look up your ballot: https://ballotpedia.org/State_legislative_elections,_2022

find/check your registration: https://vote.gov

registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon support:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

Anchor support:

https://anchor.fm/unenlightened/support

sources: 

• New York Post 2022 Astrological Predictions: https://nypost.com/2021/12/30/major-2022-astrology-predictions-for-the-us-and-the-world/
• The Roman Empire's Pluto Returns: https://www.astrodynamics.net/pluto-returns-roman-empire/
• What does Pluto's Return Mean: https://nypost.com/article/what-is-pluto-return-astrology/
• Pluto Returns to the US: https://foreverconscious.com/the-pluto-return-of-the-usa-2022-2024

welcome to the first episode of our MIDTERM SERIES! 

today, we talk about registering to vote! we go over how to check your registration status and how to check for your state’s registration process/deadlines. make sure you register to vote ASAP, so you can vote in the 2022 midterms (arguably the most IMPORTANT election the US has ever had!)

if you have any questions about midterms/voting in your state, you can email me at unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com or DM me on instagram @unenlightenedpodcast.

below, you can find our timestamps/links to vote.gov and our swing states' registration pages: 

• (8:24) - check your registration status: https://vote.gov
• (11:52) - all state's registration: https://vote.gov
• (14:39) - alaska's registration: https://voterregistration.alaska.gov/?ref=voteusa_en
• (17:35) - arizona's registration: https://servicearizona.com/
• VoterRegistration/selectLanguage?ref=voteusa_en
• (20:55) - florida's registration: https://registertovoteflorida.gov/eligibilityreactive?ref=voteusa_en
• (23:16) - georgia's registration: https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button
• (28:06) - ohio's registration: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/?ref=voteusa_en
• (30:40) - texas' registration: https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/index.html?ref=voteusa_en
• (34:34) - north carolina's registration: https://payments.ncdot.gov
• (38:11) - minnesota's registration: https://mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx?ref=voteusa_en
• (41:40) - wisconsin's registration: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Register-To-Vote/ref/voteusa_en
• (45:52) - pennsylvania's registration: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx
• (49:39) - michigan's registration: https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/registervoter?ref=voteusa_en
• (53:09) - colorado's registration: https://www.sos.state.co.us/voter/pages/pub/olvr/verifyNewVoter.xhtml
• (56:24) - new hampshire's registration: https://www.sos.nh.gov/elections/voters/register-vote/registering-vote-new-hampshire
• (59:17) - nevada's registration: https://www.nvsos.gov/SOSVoterServices/start.aspx?ref=voteusa_en
• (1hr:03) - my rant about midterms!!
• Registration deadlines: https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/

after quite a long hiatus, we are back and better than ever! this episode was recorded over the summer with everyone's favorite little sister, anna. we talk about our trip out to the east coast to visit our grandparents, we talk about moving out of our childhood home, and we talk about our crazy magical scuba trip to bonaire! its a fun little episode to get back into unenlightened before we start our crazy midterm series... stay tuned!

just a reminder! register to vote!

- https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
unenlightenedcommunity@gmail.com
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon support:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

Anchor support:

https://anchor.fm/unenlightened/support

let's get into some astrology friends, YAY! today we get into basics of astrology, the "what does it all mean" of astrology. this is one of my favorite topics of conversation and I LOVE IT SO MUCH! i linked a few things in the shownotes for visuals. 

*our guide*

the signs:

• Aries - fire, cardinal, yang
• Taurus - earth, fixed, yin
• Gemini - air, mutable, yang
• Cancer - water, cardinal, yin
• Leo - fire, fixed, yang
• Virgo - earth, mutable, yin
• Libra - air, cardinal, yang
• Scorpio - water, fixed, yin
• Sagittarius - fire, mutable, yang
• Capricorn - earth, cardinal, yin
• Aquarius - air, fixed, yang
• Pisces - water, mutable, yin

the houses: 

• 1st house: your appearance, the way you come across, your social 'mask' (associated with aries and it's cusp is the rising sign)
• 2nd house: cash, property, your values, possessions and self-esteem, material wealth (associated with taurus)
• 3rd house: communication and how you communicate, siblings and neighbors, short trips, transport, your mind (associated with gemini)
• 4th house: home and family, where you feel you belong, emotional foundations, being settled (associated with cancer and it's cusp is the IC - the home line)
• 5th house: romance, creativity and kids, procreative sex, fun, flirting, pregnancies, risk taking (associated with leo)
• 6th house: daily work, health and routines, being a service to others, job situation, alternative health (associated with virgo)
• 7th house: partnerships (business and personal), one on one relationships, marriage, alliances, enemies (associated with libra and ruled by the DSC - the love/relationship/the "other" line)
• 8th house: birth, death, life's mysteries, rebirth, renewal, transformation, sex, joint finances, taxes (associated with Scorpio - ah so that's probably why Pluto finds Accidental Detriment in the 2nd house because it’s the opposite of the eighth)
• 9th house: travel, long journeys, the Great Cosmic quest, broadening the mind, gaining perspective (associated with Sagittarius)
• 10th house: your ambitions and career, hose you make your mark, goals, public life, recognition (associated with Capricorn and its cusp is the MC - the career line)
• 11th house: friends, social circles, groups and clubs, wishes, spiritual aspirations (associated with Aquarius)
• 12th house: Self-sabotage, fear, your dreams, your inner self, secrets, self-transcendence, retreats, meditation, connection (associated with Pisces)

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon support:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

Anchor support:

https://anchor.fm/unenlightened/support

today, we talk super medically. let's go through the developmental stages of a fetus and relate it to our pro life v pro choice convo. stick with me, it's a complicated mess, but the information is SO important. 

our resources: 

• Abortion Finder: Abortionfinder.org
• I need an A: ineedana.com
• National Abortion Federation: prochoice.org
• Financial assistance: abortionfunds.org/need-abortion
• Help with practical support (transportation, childcare, etc): apiarycollective.org/pso-list
• Funding your abortion: National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org
• Plan C Pills: PlanCPills.org/guide
• Free legal advice: Reprolegalhelpline.orgor call Repro Legal Helpline at +1 (884) 868-2812
• Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline: MAHotline.org
• Judgment free all options counseling: All-Options (all-options.org)
• During medication abortion: reprocare.com
• After an abortion check: exhaleprovoice.org or connectandbreathe.org

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

sources: 

• https://www.abort73.com/abortion_facts/us_abortion_statistics/
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20045302
• https://www.livescience.com/65501-fetal-heartbeat-at-6-weeks-explained.html
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-first-trimester
• https://prolifeaction.org/fact/abortionsstagepregnancy/

today I am joined by one of my best friends in the whole world, melon. we tried to talk mostly about creating boundaries within friendships, but we go off on tangents. towards the end, the audio might seem a little choppy - i had to cut out some pronouns/names/conversations for privacy reasons. 

our resources for creating healthy boundaries and communication: 

• “I Hear You” - Michael S. Sorensen (Podcast)
• “Non-Violent Communication” - Marshall B. Rosenburg (Book)
• “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” - Don Miguel Ruiz (Book)

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast

melon’s instagram: melonz33_
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

today, unenlightened is joined by my little sister, Anna. we talk about all things TV in this very needed, fun, laid-back episode. 

warning: spoilers ahead! 

the tv shows mentioned: 

• Stranger Things (Netflix) *SPOILERS*
• The Summer I Turned Pretty (Amazon) *SPOILERS*
• Better Call Saul (Netflix + AMC)
• Breaking Bad (Netflix)
• El Camino (Netflix)
• Squid Game (Netflix) 
• Modern Family (Hulu)
• Ted Lasso (Apple TV)
• Euphoria (HBO)
• Inventing Anna (Netflix)
• Thor Love and Thunder (In Theaters)
• Dojo Rabbit (Not free anywhere)
• Free Guy (Disney+)
• Pysch (Peacock)

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 Anna's Instagram: @annakriddle_  

 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

today, we get into the meaning behind being "pro-life" vs being "pro-choice".  after a week and a half of research, three days of recording, and two days of editing, i give you this monster of a podcast. it's a lot, so sit tight. it has some good information in there.  remember to check out @erin_nurse_practitioner on TikTok!

our resources: 

Abortion finders

• Abortion Finder: Abortionfinder.org
• I need an A: ineedana.com
• National Abortion Federation: prochoice.org

Accessing assistance

• Financial assistance: abortionfunds.org/need-abortion
• Help with practical support (transportation, childcare, etc): apiarycollective.org/pso-list
• Funding your abortion: National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.org

Where to find pills online:

• Plan C Pills: PlanCPills.org/guide

Helplines:

• Free legal advice: Reprolegalhelpline.orgor call Repro Legal Helpline at +1 (884) 868-2812
• Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline: MAHotline.org
• Judgment free all options counseling: All-Options (all-options.org)

Emotional Support:

• During medication abortion: reprocare.com
• After an abortion check: exhaleprovoice.org or connectandbreathe.org

Voting Resources: 

• Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar

social media: 

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

sources: 

• Amazing TikTok @erin_nurse_practitioner
• https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7247-fetal-development-stages-of-growth
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/in-depth/prenatal-care/art-20045302
• https://www.livescience.com/65501-fetal-heartbeat-at-6-weeks-explained.html
• https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-first-trimester
• https://carm.org/abortion/is-an-embryo-human/
• https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/when-does-a-fetus-have-a-heartbeat#timeline
• https://prolifeaction.org/fact/abortionsstagepregnancy/
• https://costaide.com/raising-child-cost/

today, we dive deep into the 2nd amendment and how its meaning has changed over America's history. we also get into gun control and the NRA's manipulation of this infamous amendment. 

check out @so.informed on Instagram

resources:

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org

Everytown -  https://act.everytown.org/sign/senate-act05252022/?source=mdno_hp_takeover&refcode=mdno_hp_takeover&utm_source=mdno_hp_takeover&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=hp_takeover&_gl=1*xgtmbr*_ga*MTYwODY0NjYxMi4xNjU0Mjk3MzAz*_ga_LT0FWV3EK3*MTY1NDI5NzMwNC4xLjAuMTY1NDI5NzMwNC4w

Gun Control Resources:  https://www.laweekly.com/6-organizations-you-can-support-to-promote-gun-control/

Voting Resources:  https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

sources: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceycu5jOwQa/

https://legaldictionary.net/united-states-v-miller/ https://www.npr.org/2018/02/28/588861820/a-brief-history-of-the-ar-15

https://cga.ct.gov/2008/rpt/2008-R-0578.htm

tw: today, we talk about Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old, unarmed, Black male who was BRUTALLY murdered by the Arkon's police in Ohio. SAY HIS NAME!

we also talk about black lives matter v blue lives matter and the never-ending struggle of Black Americans in this country. check out some resources we have for joining the BLM movement and the police reform mission. 

• Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com - a great, great organization you can support either financially or with your time in order to promote BLM's mission of racial equality worldwide. 
• American Police Reform: https://americanpolicereform.org - a great organization fighting for the reformation and improvement of police everywhere. Their five pillars of police reform are Law & Policy, Accountability, Standards & Training, Leadership Development, and community engagement. join their fight in reforming and restructuring our nation's police. 
• Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page - this website is a great resource to use if you need to find out about local, state, and federal elections happening in your area! voting is one of the only powers we as citizens have within the government. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
• Register to vote: https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote - a direct link that'll take you through voting registration. If you are not registered, please do so now, so you can vote in time for midterms.

social media:
 instagram: @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

sources: 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/03/us/jayland-walker-police-shooting-video/index.html

https://people.com/crime/jayland-walker-shot-at-least-60-times-in-bodycam-footage-released-by-akron-police/

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/05/us/jayland-walker-handcuffed-autopsy-report/index.html

welcome to the first episode of henota (historical events no one talks about). in this episode, we dive into the history of the 2nd amendment and the NRA and how that is currently impacting our world today. 

tw: we do talk about mass shootings (not in-depth, but please be aware) 

resources:

Moms Demand Action: https://momsdemandaction.org

Everytown - https://act.everytown.org/sign/senate-act05252022/?source=mdno_hp_takeover&refcode=mdno_hp_takeover&utm_source=mdno_hp_takeover&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=hp_takeover&_gl=1*xgtmbr*_ga*MTYwODY0NjYxMi4xNjU0Mjk3MzAz*_ga_LT0FWV3EK3*MTY1NDI5NzMwNC4xLjAuMTY1NDI5NzMwNC4w

Gun Control Resources: https://www.laweekly.com/6-organizations-you-can-support-to-promote-gun-control/

Voting Resources: https://ballotpedia.org/Elections_calendar

 
social media:
 instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

 
sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_Control_Act_of_1968

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/memorial-day-weekend-mass-shootings-rock-us/ar-AAXVUMO

https://time.com/4106381/nra-1871-history/

https://historycooperative.org/history-of-the-second-amendment/

Support the show

today, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn the landmark supreme court case Roe v Wade.  we are going to get into it more in a different episode, but this is just a rant I feel like I had to post.

just a heads up, I do say America has been here for the past 250 years.  I meant the United States.  America has been here much longer, as it belonged to the Native Americans (and still technically should be...but different podcast).     

you can also hear a lawn mower in the background at some parts, so sorry.  I didn't close my window.

resources:
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/24/us/roe-wade-abortion-supreme-court

social media:
  instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
  tiktok: @devonriddle
 
  email:
  unenlightened email coming soon
 
  website:
  website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
  patreon:
  https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

hi friends.  today, i finally explain what this podcast is.  it's a quick little update on whats been going on and how we are going to move forward in the future.

social media:
  instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
  tiktok: @devonriddle
 
  email:
  unenlightened email coming soon
 
  website:
  website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
  patreon:
  https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened  

devon and bethany find themselves on tinder and bumble, exploring their options.  tw: cringe.

social media:
 instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

i'm joined by my taller, baby sister, anna, for the first guest episode of unenlightened.  together, we talk about anna's craziest times at college she's a lot more interesting than me while trying to survive brutal nights on Minecraft.  she's a lot more interesting than me, so enjoy!

social media:
 instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened

it's always Halloween in our souls.  today, we talk about the history of Halloween, my love of all things spooky, and the most paranormal thing to ever happen to me (don't get too excited).

social media:
 instagram:  @devon.riddle, @unlightenedpodcast
 tiktok: @devonriddle
 
 email:
 unenlightened email coming soon
 
 website:
 website coming sometime (don't hold your breath)
 
 patreon:
 https://www.patreon.com/unenlightened