{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Sticky Note Conversations","title":"Revisited Claire Thomas - \"You Don't Own Me\"","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d9bb8fb0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3612,"description":"With the 2026 midterm elections just weeks away, host Erika Washington revisits a powerful conversation from earlier this season with former Nevada Assemblywoman Claire Thomas (District 17). Claire shares her journey from Brooklyn to Las Vegas by way of the U.S. Air Force, her experiences with racism and sexism in the military, and how she unexpectedly stepped into public office after the passing of Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson. She holds nothing back — from being called a \"token\" by a commanding officer, to being one of only four legislators to vote against school expulsion bills AB 285 and AB 330, to her thoughts on the current state of the Nevada Democratic Party and what real leadership should look like. This is a conversation about community, courage, and the cost of standing up when everyone else sits down.\nEpisode Summary A replay episode ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, featuring former Nevada Assemblywoman Claire Thomas. Claire discusses her military service, her path to the Nevada State Legislature, her fight against school expulsion bills, and her candid assessment of the Democratic Party's direction in Nevada.\nKey Topics\nMidterm voting mindset: Erika opens with a call to think beyond yourself when voting\nReplay introduction to Claire Thomas, former Nevada Assemblywoman\nClaire's Nevada roots and what made her fall in love with Las Vegas\nThe Air Force reality check: Little Rock, missile maintenance, and broken promises\nRacism and sexism in the military: the \"token\" experience at Little Rock AFB\nMilitary progress today: Claire reflects on changes (and setbacks) for women and Black service members\nRunning for Assembly: stepping into Tyrone Thompson's seat after his sudden passing\n\"Not a seat warmer\": Claire on pushing back against party expectations\nSchool expulsion bills AB 285 and AB 330: why Claire was the lone voice saying no\nRestorative justice fallout: COVID's impact on students and why AB 169 was abandoned\nHow laws actually get implemented (or...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UK61Fbw1FkXECaQSnnti0WTzPuR-_QX4UzfQVqnrNXw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNDZm/NWQ3NTFlZDAyMTNi/YjM0YTQwOTc2ZTI2/ZjM2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}