Upstate Tea - The Tools in our Toolbox

Senator Sophia Chitlik of North Carolina’s 22nd District joins Kathryn Harvey for a deep dive into the fight for fair representation and the urgent need to protect democracy at the state level. She shares how gerrymandering, voter suppression, and legislative power grabs in North Carolina have created a dangerous playbook now spreading nationwide, including to Texas and beyond. She outlines the “tools in our toolbox” — from accountability and constituent engagement to long-term strategies for winning fair maps by 2032 — and calls for creative, state-specific approaches to reclaim political power. Packed with insight, urgency, and optimism, this conversation is a rallying cry for working families and future leaders alike.