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Could the For the People Act Save American Democracy?

Could the For the People Act Save American Democracy?

FromDeconstructed


Could the For the People Act Save American Democracy?

FromDeconstructed

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Feb 1, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

H.R.1, also known as the For The People Act, is a sweeping reform bill that aims to make voting easier, gerrymandering harder, and to generally rein in the out-of-control minoritarianism that has come to characterize American democracy. Does it have a chance of becoming law? Congressman John Sarbanes, political scientist Jacob Hacker, and the Intercept’s Jon Schwarz join Ryan Grim to discuss.
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Released:
Feb 1, 2021
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Journalist Mehdi Hasan is known around the world for his televised takedowns of presidents and prime ministers. In this new podcast from The Intercept, Mehdi unpacks a game-changing news event of the week while challenging the conventional wisdom. As a Brit, a Muslim and an immigrant based in Donald Trump's Washington D.C., Mehdi offers a provocative perspective on the ups and downs of American—and global—politics.