Fight Back with The States Project - Part II
June 22, 2022
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June 22, 2022
Fight Back with The States Project - Part II
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Fight Back with The States Project - Part II
Summary
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a two-part discussion, this week we're joined by two experts on the frontlines of fighting for our democracy on the all critical state level. If you want to fight for our democracy and prevent the slide into authoritarianism, clean up your local state government! How to proceed? Two experts from</span> <a href="https://statesproject.org/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The States Project</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">– Melissa Walker, a widely read author for teen novels turned democracy defender, and the Head of Giving Circles, and Aaron Kleinman, the Director of Research – are here to tell you. Walker and Kleinman address structural impediments to democracy – including gerrymandering, voter suppression, and the composition of the Senate – as well as challenges from dark money shadow networks and astroturf protests. They also give advice on navigating state politics and staying strong in the midst of this onslaught on our rights. We need all hands on deck for 2022, and an informed public is a powerful public!</span></p>
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