The United States is a representative democracy. The idea is that we’re a government "by the people" (we vote officials into office) and "for the people" (the officials in office are supposed to represent our interests). But it’s not so straightforward around here. LOVE OUR WORK? Please donate to help us continue it! Click here to chip in.When you take that golden idea and add restrictive voter laws, billions of dollars, and a whacky electoral system,  representation takes on a whole different hue. But...you should vote anyway. This episode explains why. Featuring:Nazita Lajevardi, assistant professor, political scientist, lawyer. Lajevardi teaches at Michigan State UniversityKim Wehle, professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law Andrea Hailey, CEO of vote.orgCLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AWESOME NEWSLETTER, EXTRA CREDIT!