Democratizing Democracy: Redistricting by the People
Redistricting has the power to shape elections, and this year, it’s more controversial than ever. After a contentious 2020 census, the development of advanced mapping technologies, and a 2019 Supreme Court decision that put partisan gerrymandering outside the scope of federal courts, voting rights advocates contend that racial gerrymandering is rampant—in the south and beyond. In this episode, Laura speaks with redistricting experts from Colorado, Michigan, Texas, and New York who are working to ensure that minority voters have a seat at the table. It’s not too late, they say. New technologies are making it possible for citizens groups to step into the fray and fight for fairer representation.
GUESTS
Khyla D. Craine, Redistricting Committee Chair Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Carly Hare, (Pawnee/Yankton), Colorado Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission, Chair
Stephen Holmes, Commissioner Precinct 3, Galveston County, TX
Michael Li, Brennan Center for Justice, Senior Counsel Democracy Program
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Creative Director: Matt Colaciello
Communications Director: Jeremiah Cothren
Editors: Nat Needham, David Neumann
Radio & Podcast Producer: Jeannie Hopper
Co-Director Development: Dominic Marcella
Story Producer: Sabrina Artel
Motion Graphics: Nat Needham
Production Assistant: Ryan Hotes
Intern: Janet Hernandez
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