Episode summary: Voter suppression in America has been taking place for years but the 2020 election cycle brought it to the forefront of many citizens minds as they saw civil unrest and injustices taking place in the media.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Do Votes Make a Difference [7:06]
-The Weight of Your Vote [8:00]
- Shelby County v. Holder Case [12:18]
- What Does Voter Suppression Look Like [14:21]
- Democracy in Danger [20:11]
- Standing Up for What You Believe [38:36]
- Freedom to Vote Act [41:25]
- Some States Continue to Have Election Trouble Every Year [47:48]
- Preventing Voter Suppression [50:37]
Quote:
“During these unique challenges of our modern-day era, it is incumbent on us to seize on the now; if we take a piece of what John Lewis said, "If not us, then who, if not now, then when?" so it must be now.
Now is when we get up and fight regardless of our challenges. For those of us who are interested in video games, this is about world-building. It doesn't matter how many times you have failed, lost, or how many lives you have left. You get back in the game regardless of how far that journey is, and you play to win.”
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Trust in America: Do Americans trust their elections
The Brennan Center for Justice
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