The MeidasTouch Podcast Let’s Talk Voting Bills with Gabriel Sterling and Marc Elias
Apr 2, 2021
Gabriel Sterling, Georgia's Elections Official, and Marc Elias, a renowned Voting Rights Attorney, discuss critical voting legislation, particularly Georgia's S.B. 202. They explore voter suppression tactics and legislative impacts on marginalized communities. The pair dive into the implications of new voter ID laws and the shift of election powers, questioning political accountability. With a focus on the For the People Act, they advocate for awareness of voting rights and encourage civil discourse despite differing opinions. Humorously, they invite listeners to engage in ongoing conversations about democracy.
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Fulton County Election Management
- Gabriel Sterling believes Fulton County's election management has been consistently poor.
- He mentioned Fulton County's past issues and the need for state oversight.
Voter Inconvenience as Suppression
- Inconveniencing voters is a form of voter suppression.
- Elias argues that seemingly minor inconveniences can significantly impact voter turnout, especially among vulnerable groups.
North Carolina's Voting Law
- Mark Elias recounts North Carolina's 2013 voting law.
- The law, initially presented as neutral, was later found to target Black voters.