Leftist Lezzies

Kelly Wise talks with Melissa Elder, running for OK Senate District 24. We talk policy, how social work can change systems, what needs an overhaul, taking money out of politics and giving power back to the people to meet basic needs, feminist praxis in voting, and so much more! 
Links for this episode found here:
melissaelderforoksenate.com
Melissa's TikTok
Melissa's Facebook
@mutualaidmoore

Kelly Wise interviews Jennifer Freeman and Jenna Ledroit from Thanks for Voting OK, a nonpartisan initiative building a culture of voter participation across Oklahoma. We dig into SQ 844 and 846 on the 8/25 primary runoff election, voter stats in Oklahoma, education initiatives, voter celebration and more! 
Links here:
ThanksForVotingOK | Oklahoma Voter Participation
SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THE VOTE AERIAL IMAGE AT WHEELER PARK

Kelly Wise interviews Maleah Dowling, former social worker for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. We dig into sovereignty, social work, navigating personal loss and work, surviving domestic abuse, and so much more! 
All links discussed in this episode can be found here:
Home | MuscogeeNation.com :MuscogeeNation.com
Indian Child Welfare Act | Indian Affairs 
Children and Family Services | MuscogeeNation.com :MuscogeeNation.com
111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose

Kelly Wise interviews Estefania Gruenstein, who ran for Oklahoma House District 85 this year, and is also the Owner and Founder of Charlie’s Shop Around the Corner, OKC’s first children’s bookstore. She built a grassroots campaign centered on education, families, and community and we continue that discussion here. Check out her pop-up on 10/3/26 at Fiestas De Las Américas to support her business! 
All links mentioned in this episode can be found here:
Estefania Gruenstein for State House
Charlie’s Shop Around the Corner
@charliesshoparound IG
Fiestas De Las Américas | Calle 25
Meghan Wallace (@doodlebymeg) • Instagram photos and videos

This week, Nicole Maldonado of the Women’s March joins Kelly Wise to talk intersectional organizing, burnout, and building real power. Nicole brings a feminist lens to every fight: immigration, LGBTQ+ rights, & reproductive freedom. We cover sexism in male-dominated spaces, relational organizing from her ACLU days, and why accessibility isn’t optional. Nicole breaks down Women’s March initiatives like Digital Defenders, Feminist Assemblies, and the path to a 2027 women’s conference. Her rule for sustainability: boundaries, rest, and step-by-step growth. Tune in to find out more! 
Women's March - Our Feminist Future
Home - ACLU of Oklahoma
CRN of OKC Facebook
Pledge to Protect: Join the Women’s Protection Teams | Women's March
Assemblies - Women's March
Digital Defenders Partnership – We fund. We accompany. We facilitate communities.
Nicole Maldonado
 

Kelly Wise interviews an abortion healthcare worker in Kansas. Carissa has 10 years in the field and uses her knowledge to address misconceptions, current legislation, risks of the role, and more! Links mentioned in this episode below:
Shout Your Abortion – Normalizing abortion and elevating safe paths to access, regardless of legality.
PLAN C: Abortion pills by mail in every state
Planned Parenthood | Official Site
Trust Women - Legal Abortions - Sexual Health
Aria Medical Clinic | abortion pill clinic Wichita, Kansas

Kelly Wise interviews her little sister, Noelle, about being the primary caretaker for their father, who recently passed. They dive into the struggles of the healthcare system, patient advocacy, and more. TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of death, cancer, SA, and assisted suicide. 

Kelly Wise interviewed Oklahoma Senatorial Candidate N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas for the final episode of Season Four. Learn more about her policy plans, committee goals, ideological background and overall personality in this episode. Links for Jasmine's campaign found here:
Jasmine Thomas for Oklahoma | Join the Movement Now
https://www.tiktok.com/@jasmineforok 
N'Kiyla 'Jasmine' Thomas | U.S. Senate 2026 (@jasmineforok) • Instagram photos and videos
@jasmineforok.bsky.social on Bluesky

Kelly Wise interviews Kevin Connor for OK Senate District 28. A self-identified Progressive, he lays out his 3 main platform issues and views on a variety of state and national topics. 
Links: 
Kevin Connor — Donate via ActBlue
kevinconnorforoksd28@gmail.com
Kevin Connor FB
 
 

Kelly Wise interviews Mark Faulk, local activist/advocate and Progressive candidate for Oklahoma County Commissioner. Hear all about his plans for OKC in this episode. All links can be found here:
HOME | MarkFaulk4OK
MarkFaulk4OK Facebook
Mark Faulk TikTok
EMAIL:
markfaulk4ok@gmail.com
These links are only included because I referenced these occurrences in a question. Being willing to be arrested to stand up for what is right makes Mark a GOOD guy. Not a bad guy. 
OKLAHOMA CITY PROTESTS: Local activist describes being arrested during protest Saturday in northwest OKC
Pair of activists charged two months after arrests at OKC protest; District Attorney standing by his decision | KFOR.com Oklahoma City