Trump Verdict Is What Accountability Is Supposed to Look Like
May 31, 2024
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Princeton law professor Kevin Kruse discusses Texas GOP's controversial platform, historian Kellie Carter Jackson highlights black resistance and joy in the face of oppression. Show reflects on surprising guilty verdict of Donald Trump and the significance of holding powerful individuals accountable for their actions.
Texas GOP's proposal mirrors undemocratic County Unit System, potentially threatening voting rights.
Concern over Supreme Court's shift jeopardizing intervention in electoral system changes.
Podcast highlights multifaceted Black resistance, emphasizing joy as a form of empowerment.
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Historical Precedents in Georgia's County Unit System
The Texas GOP's proposal mirrors Georgia's County Unit System of 1917, where each county was assigned unit votes irrespective of population. This historical system marginalized urban voters and favored rural, white-dominated politics. Challenges like Baker v. Carr in Tennessee later led to the establishment of the one person, one vote rule, dismantling such undemocratic practices.
Supreme Court's Potential Impact on Texas GOP's Proposal
In the current political landscape, with a shifting Supreme Court, there is concern that the court may not intervene to block Texas GOP's proposal for a county-based electoral system. Recent court decisions suggest a departure from upholding historical precedents, raising fears of a rollback of democratic principles, especially concerning voting rights.
Resistance and Refusal Against White Supremacy
The podcast explores the historical context of resistance and refusal among Black communities in response to white supremacy. It delves into the various forms of resistance beyond the binary of violence and nonviolence, highlighting categories like revolution, protection, force, flight, and joy. The discussion challenges the mainstream media's focus on portraying Black protests as violent, emphasizing the importance of understanding the root causes of anger and frustration within marginalized communities.
Joy as a Powerful Tool of Black Resilience
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the significance of joy as a form of resistance and resilience within Black communities. Joy is depicted as a weapon that uplifts and sustains individuals amidst adversity, serving both defensively and offensively. The conversation highlights how joy acts as a source of empowerment and cultural identity, separate from the oppression faced by Black communities. By emphasizing the role of joy in Black experiences, the podcast challenges stereotypical narratives and underscores the multifaceted nature of Black resistance.
This week on The New Abnormal, hosts Danielle Moodie and Andy Levy react to the guilty verdict of Donald Trump in his election interference case. Plus! Princeton University law professor Kevin Kruse talks about the latest tactic being voted on by the Texas Republican Party. Then, historian and author Kellie Carter Jackson joins the show to talk about her latest book, “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance.”