Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy #1749 Democracy: In Theory, In Practice, and Under Threat
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Nov 4, 2025 
Sam Seder, host of The Majority Report, warns about leaked plans for National Guard crowd-control measures, urging listeners to be vigilant against election interference. Mark Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, highlights the dangers of weaponized voter data and the importance of litigation to protect voting rights. Zohran Mamdani, a progressive politician, shares his experience facing Islamophobia during his campaign and emphasizes the need for dignity and inclusion in New York City. Together, they explore the current threats to democracy and strategies to counter them.
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Bannon's Provocations Aim To Disorient
- Jamelle Bouie warns that Steve Bannon's claims about Trump 2028 are meant to disorient and shouldn't be taken at face value.
- He stresses the Constitution only matters if people enforce it and urges civic planning and collective resistance.
Vote Prop 50 To Counteract Gerrymanders
- Robert Reich urges Californians to vote YES on Proposition 50 to counteract Texas's mid-decade gerrymander.
- He frames Prop 50 as a temporary defensive measure to protect House seats through 2030.
Prepare For Low-Probability High-Risk Threats
- Sam Seder argues it's irrational not to prepare for possible authoritarian tactics like troop deployments or election interference.
- He recommends overpreparing because the downside risk is catastrophic.
