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For Love & Justice

For Love & Justice

Written by: Elise Williams Rikard
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For Love & Justice is committed to shedding light on the real issues, building connections, and laughing while we do hard things together. Host Elise Williams Rikard, writer and recently diagnosed neurodivergent person, does her best to make sense of all the BS hurled at Americans daily— while spilling the tea with the best and brightest of her central Arkansas communitea. Join us for candid talks on politics, relationships, mental health, grief, books,reality TV, and pop culture – and brace yourself for an unapologetically unlimitless dose of Mean Girls quotes and all things Taylor Swift (the limit does not exist).Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Politics & Government Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Grieving Home, Finding Joy, and Preserving Hope—With Rachel Garrett Steele
    Jan 25 2026

    My first interview of 2026 is one I’m honored to share. I sat down with Rachel Garrett Steele to talk about the life-changing choice she made to leave the U.S. in search of safety, freedom, and joy. As political attacks on trans people escalate — from restrictions on gender-affirming care to federal language rewritten to erase entire communities — Rachel’s story offers clarity, courage, and a reminder of what’s at stake. We talk about belonging, rebuilding a life abroad, what “home” means now, and the victories in choosing yourself even when the world refuses to make space for you.

    If this conversation resonates, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who needs to hear Rachel’s story.

    TW: suicidal ideation

    Follow Rachel:

    • https://rachelgarrettsteele.com/
    • @momfriend64 on Bluesky & Instagram

    Resources for helping the trans community:

    Crisis Support Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org The Trevor Project: https://thetrevorproject.org

    Legal Advocacy ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project: https://www.aclu.org/issues/lgbtq-rights Lambda Legal: https://www.lambdalegal.org Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org

    Mutual Aid & Direct Support Black Trans Femmes in the Arts: https://www.btfacollective.org TLDEF: https://transgenderlegal.org Sylvia Rivera Law Project: https://srlp.org

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • A Deep Dive Into Taylor Swift's Most Political Lyrics
    Oct 2 2025

    Is Taylor Swift political? Some say no — but her lyrics tell a different story. In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into Taylor Swift’s most political songs — 16 tracks that span themes of feminism, power, religion, LGBTQ+ rights, and resistance. From gaslighting and double standards to purity culture, political despair, and queer visibility — Taylor’s songs are more than breakups and fairytales. They’re cultural critiques, whispered protests, and sometimes, battle cries. If you’ve ever been told Taylor’s music “isn’t that deep,” this is the episode to send them.

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    21 mins
  • RFK Jr., Tylenol, and the Politics of Women’s Pain
    Sep 24 2025

    RFK Jr. is back with another dangerous claim — this time saying that Tylenol causes autism. Not acetaminophen, not evidence-based science — but Tylenol, the brand name. And here’s why that matters: Tylenol is the only safe, widely recommended pain reliever for pregnant women. Which means this misinformation isn’t just sloppy — it’s cruel. It’s another attack on women’s health.

    At the end of the day, this isn’t just about Tylenol. It’s about power, autonomy, and whether women’s suffering is treated as inevitable — or as something worth taking seriously.

    ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you believe women’s pain matters.

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    5 mins
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