The NPR Politics Podcast Here's How Politicians Pick Their Voters
May 30, 2022
Join Carol Anderson, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University and author of 'One Person, No Vote,' as she dives into the critical issues of voting rights. She discusses how redistricting and voter ID laws disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The conversation unpacks the political maneuvering behind voter fraud allegations, the systemic racial biases involved, and the ongoing fight against voter suppression. Anderson emphasizes the urgent need for reform to ensure all voices are heard in democracy.
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2016 Election Narrative
- Pundits wrongly claimed Hillary Clinton lost in 2016 because Black voters didn't support her.
- This was the first election in 50 years without Voting Rights Act protection, correlating with a 7% drop in Black voter turnout.
Voter ID Laws and Racial Disparity
- Voter ID laws are supported by a majority of Americans, yet they disproportionately affect minority voters.
- These laws often privilege ID types held predominantly by white voters while excluding IDs commonly held by people of color.
North Dakota Voter ID Law
- North Dakota's voter ID law requires a physical address, disenfranchising Native Americans living on reservations.
- 61% of Native Americans in North Dakota live on reservations without physical addresses.
