On November 13, I sat down to speak with Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi about the state of the common wealth and what fighting for our institutions. Kaur Republic is an independent newsletter covering Punjabi Perspectives on American Issues. We are completely funded by our newsletter subscribers and hope that you will consider a monthly or yearly contribution to keep the paywalls off our stories so they can remain open for learning. Follow us on Instagram| Follow Us on Twitter| Follow Navigating Politics with Navjot| Subscribe to this Substack for more updates on this ra ..read more

This week I was joined by scholar Harleen Kaur who unpacks and explores the Sikh identity in the west. From joining law enforcement to becoming prominent figures in the Democratic and Republican Parties, Sikhs are shaping the way that we show up in diaspora politics outside of India ..read more

On October 4th, I sat down with Las Vegas based Attorney Hardeep Sull to discuss what finding community means to her and how the issues we're seeing in the diasporas can tie into the fights we need to continue to empower ..read more

Before the November 7th, election I had a discussion with Norwich City Councilmember Swarnjit Singh Khalsa who is the first Sikh elected to City Council in the city and ran for and won his re-election. He is also the founder of the Sikh Art Gallery which brings everyday people into the world of Sikh history and culture. Remember to rate, comment, and subscribe to Navigating Politics with Navjot on Apple Podcasts and everywhere you get your podcasts. You can also subscribe to Kaur Republic Media Group Substack through here ..read more

This week I sat down with Arjun Singh Sethi, professor at GW Law, to talk about the implications of the targeted killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian Sikh who was targeted due to his outspoken activism and support of Khalistan. Kaur Republic Media Group is an independent newsletter covering Punjabi Perspectives on American Issues. We are completely funded by our newsletter subscribers and hope that you will consider a monthly or yearly contribution to keep the paywalls off our stories so they can remain open for learning. Follow us on Instagram| Follow Us on Twitter| Follow&n ..read more

This week I spoke to researcher Preeti Dhillion who wrote The Shoulders We Stand On, a book about the various struggles for fair working conditions such as The Grunwick Strike, and the Brixton Black Sisters among others that helped define the immigrant struggle in the labor movement You can buy The Shoulders We Stand through: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780349702827 Here is her website: https://www.preetidhillon.co.uk/ Follow Preeti Dhillion on Twitter: https://twitter.com/preetikdhillon Please remember to rate, subscribe, and follow Navigating Politics with Navjo ..read more

This week I sat down with Sutej Pannu to talk about his love for photography and what he has captivated the internet with in his portraits of our elderly Sikh Punjabi grandparents. You follow Sutej Pannu through his wedding photography business here and also follow him on Instagram at Sutej Pannu ..read more

This week I spoke to Amanda Khan who agitates for change with The Center for Popular Democracy. We spoke at length about the various campaigns that the Center for Popular Democracy has running and what civic engagement and political involvement is like for someone who is looking to get involved. You can follow The Center for Popular Democracy through here and you can read their 2022 Impact report here. Sign up to attend the Climate March on September 17th outside the United Nations here. Kaur Republic Media Group is kicking high gear for the 2024 elections and you can find coverage on Nikki ..read more

In my first episode with Attorney Rishi Bagga from Orlando, Florida, I dive into the challenges facing Florida - and the entire nation when it comes to book bans, the loss of talent that powers Florida's economy and future due to the policies of Governor -and Presidential candidate- Ron DeSantis. Attorney Rishi Bagga has a vision for Florida where the economy can work for everyone and where small businesses can thrive. During this episode we also discuss what Civic Engagement means for the Sikh and South Asian community and just how state and local elections can make a direct impact on the liv ..read more

In this week's episode, I sat down with Rishi Bagga to speak about his for the Florida House District 35. Florida has been in the news quite consistently with regards to the fight against critical race theory, the impact of Ron DeSantis on Disney, and the future of reproductive rights after the leak of a draft opinion by Justice Alito which would end federal constitutional protections for abortion in the United States. I sat down with him to understand why he wanted to run for public office in the first place and to get a better understanding of what the triggers are for people when it comes t ..read more