Summary: The growing political power of Black women, China ain't taking our...trash and L. Joy gives a civics lesson on how to grade your legislators.<br> <br> <br> <br> #CIVICDOCKET - 9:39<br> A few of the civic related stories we discussed on the show that you may have missed in mainstream media. Follow the hashtag #CivicDocket on Twitter or view more <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/civicdocket/">here</a>.<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/cuomo-guns-charged-domestic-abuse-article-1.3695869">NY Governor taking guns away from those convicted of domestic violence</a><br> * <a href="https://www.npr.org/2017/12/09/568797388/recycling-chaos-in-u-s-as-china-bans-foreign-waste?utm_content=bufferb22be&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer">China no longer taking our trash</a><br> * Test your knowledge on #BillOfRightsDay and <a href="https://www.archivesfoundation.org/bill-rights-holiday-quiz/?utm_campaign=quiz17&utm_medium=social&utm_source=BoR">take this quick quiz</a><br> <br> #BlackWomenLead & #BlackWomenVote - 37:55<br> Black women in Alabama showed up at the polls and showed out. We discuss the growing political power of Black women and what political parties need to do to invest and support in our leadership.<br> <br> Related Links:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/14/us/blacks-alabama-doug-jones-.html">Democrats Draw Vivid Lesson From Alabama: Mobilize Black Voters</a><br> * <a href="http://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/by_the_numbers">Black Women By the Numbers</a><br> * <a href="http://higherheightsforamerica.org">Higher Heights for America</a><br> <br> How to Grade Your Legislators - 52:19<br> <br> How often do you communicate with the people who represent you? L. Joy urges you to #TakeCivicAction before the New Year and send your elected representatives a report card. Drop them a letter, postcard or email and let them know if you think they are properly representing you.<br> <br> ---<br> <br> BECOME A CIVIC PATRON<br> Help us continue to grow and spread civic education and engagement by becoming a Civic Patron. Your financial support will help fund day-to-day costs and ensure the show will continue to be free and available for all to learn and share. You can contribute as little as $3 a month <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/patreon">via Patreon</a> or make a one-time donation of any amount <a href="https://www.paypal.me/ljoywilliams">via PayPal</a><br> <br> REVIEW THE SHOW<br> If you love the show please write a review on <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/itunes">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.sundaycivics.org/stitcher">Stitcher</a> and help spread the word about civic education and engagement. Make it a 5 star review and L. Joy Will read it on a feedback episode of the show.<br> <br> FOLLOW #SUNDAYCIVICS<br> Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/youtube">sundaycivics.org/youtube</a><br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/twitter">sundaycivics.org/twitter</a><br> Like on Facebook: <a href="http://www.sundaycivics.org/facebook">sundaycivics.org/facebook</a><br> <br> FOLLOW L. JOY<br> Follow on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ljoywilliams">twitter.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/ljoywilliams">instagram.com/ljoywilliams</a><br> Follow on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams">linkedin.com/in/ljoywilliams</a>
