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Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power

Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power

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Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power

FromPoliticology

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Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Mar 31, 2021
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Podcast episode

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David Becker, the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, CBS News contributor and election law expert joins host Ron Steslow for part two of Politicology’s Drawing Democracy, to dive deep into the Voting Rights Act and several landmark Supreme Court cases to understand:

Exactly how Republicans have used civil rights legislation to manufacture political power 

The differences between racial and political gerrymandering, and the role of courts in this process

How the gutting of “preclearance” will enable the suppression and disenfranchisement of minority voters

How to get involved and make your voice heard through this process


Further reading and resources:
Center for Election Innovation & Research: https://electioninnovation.org/
Dave’s Redistricting: https://davesredistricting.org/maps#home

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Here’s where you can find Ron and David:
Ron Steslow: @RonSteslow
David Becker: @beckerdavidj
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Released:
Mar 31, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Politics in America is transforming. We’re embarking on a new series to deepen our understanding of who we are, how we got here, and how we rebuild without repeating the mistakes of the past. Ron Steslow hosts academics, behavioral economists, social psychologists, politicos, philosophers, anthropologists, journalists, poets, and storytellers—and more—to discuss America’s political present and future and dive into the deeper problems we face as a nation. Email us questions or comments: podcast@politicology.com.