This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer are fresh off what can only be described as a ✨Very Democratic✨ long weekend in Detroit — and they have thoughts.

From a boho Airbnb near Eastern Market to Broadway tears at Suffs, to heels, hats, marching bands, DJ booths, and yes . . . Robert’s Rules of Order, this episode is your inside scoop on the Michigan Democratic Party’s record breaking nominating convention. (Over 7,200 people! Democracy said “bring snacks.”)

They break down the big wins (hello, progressive sweep 👋), the surprise moments, the speeches that brought the room to its feet, and the boos that absolutely did not — plus why both can be true at the same time. You’ll hear reflections on Garlin Gilchrist, Eli Savit, Abdul El Sayed, Mallory McMorrow, Haley Stevens, and why joy, hoopla, and a little chaos might actually be part of doing democracy right.

There’s also a candid convo about movement tensions, generational dynamics, political theater (literal and figurative), tech snafus, ranked choice voting superfans, and why peanut butter M&Ms are a critical failure point in any convention planning.

Oh — and Jennifer got an award, Sarah brought a cooler, and Beyond Resistance tabled at the convention chatting with rural Dems building blue power where it’s hardest (and most necessary).

If you’ve ever wondered what a modern political convention really looks like — messy, loud, joyful, exhausting, and hopeful — this episode is for you.

Democracy is a team sport. Come hang out. 💙🙌

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