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.GuestsKhyla D. Craine, Redistricting Committee Chair Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Carly Hare, (Pawnee/Yankton), Colorado Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission, ChairStephen Holmes, Commissioner Precinct 3, Galveston County, TXMichael Li, Brennan Center for Justice, Senior Counsel Democracy Program Full episode notes are posted at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow. Patreon Members receive early access to the FULL UNCUT CONVERSATION, plus early access to last week's conversation with Majora Carter, Urban Revitalization Strategist, Real Estate Developer, and Author of ‘Reclaiming Your Community: You Don’t Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One’. Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders-Executive Producer, Writer; Sabrina Artel-Supervising Producer; Jeremiah Cothren-Senior Producer; Veronica Delgado-Video Editor, Janet Hernandez-Communications Director; Jeannie Hopper-Audio Director, Podcast & Radio Producer, Audio Editor, Sound Design, Narrator; Sarah Miller-Development Director, Nat Needham-Editor, Graphic Design emeritus; David Neuman-Senior Video Editor, and Rory O’Conner-Senior Consulting Producer. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel