

Democracy Now! 2025-08-22 Friday
Aug 22, 2025
David Daly, a senior fellow at FairVote and voting expert, discusses the alarming effects of gerrymandering on democracy. Shahid Goreshi, a former State Department press officer, shares his poignant condolences for Palestinian journalists lost in recent violence. Democratic Texas state representative Trey Martinez Fisher reflects on his dramatic flight from the state to oppose unfair redistricting. The conversation dives into pressing issues like voter rights, humanitarian crises in Gaza, and the urgent need for community engagement in defending democracy.
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Gaza Famine Declared
- The U.N. declared famine in Gaza after prolonged bombardment, displacement, and blockade that destroyed basic services.
- Reported Israeli attacks killed overwhelming proportions of civilians, revealing catastrophic humanitarian consequences.
California's Counter To Texas Redraw
- California moved to hold a special election to approve a new partisan map in direct response to Texas's mid-decade redistricting.
- State leaders framed the move as necessary to resist what they called a Trump-driven power grab.
Quorum Break To Raise Alarm
- Trey Martinez Fisher described fleeing Texas with fellow Democrats to break quorum and draw national attention.
- They stayed in Illinois to rally support and expose what they called Trump's attempt to steal seats.