Listen in to this interview of Dr. Naida Tushnet, a community activist whose activism spans many decades, issues, and approaches.

In our conversation, we talk about Naida’s work for peace and justice and the throughline of advocating for and organizing with marginalized communities across issues that she’s been involved in over the years and that are particularly compelling to her at this moment in history–Palestinian freedom, solutions to homelessness, and ending the ICE raids in our communities.

Naida has a deep sense of justice and desire for peace that is rooted in her life experiences and education, her heart, and her moral compass.

When Naida was awarded the Senate District 33 Wonder Woman recognition from Senator Lena Gonzalez in 2024, her bio said this: Naida C. Tushnet, Ph.D., was an educator, first as a high school te ...