Drawing Democracy: Part 2—Racial Gerrymandering and Voting Power

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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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