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Texas hold-’em-up: a voting-rights standoff

Economist Podcasts

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Voting Rights Under Siege

This chapter explores the challenges to voting rights in America, particularly in Texas, as Republican-led legislatures push for restrictive voting regulations. It features President Biden's call for fair electoral processes and highlights the struggles of Texas Democrats as they flee to Washington to seek federal intervention against new legislation. The discussion provides a historical perspective on the political tactics used to influence voter turnout and emphasizes the racial dynamics shaping the electoral landscape.

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