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The Rise of the Illiberal Right

Know Your Enemy

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Oregon Voting Rights

The discussion highlights the involvement of white nationalists and militia groups providing security for legislators in Oregon to avoid being compelled to the legislature. It also mentions the slow progress of officials in Florida in granting voting rights to former felons. There is a broader assault on voting rights by the right, as seen in Georgia during Stacey Abrams' run for governor. The disenfranchisement of black people and people of color through barriers to voting is a key project at the state level. The intention appears to be to shape the electorate by limiting access to voting for specific demographics.

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