From Gerrymandered Chaos to Fair Districts: Unlocking Real Voter Power
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Tired of politicians redrawing maps to rig wins? Jerremy, Dave, and Reed dismantle gerrymandering as democracy's silent manipulator, birthed in 1812 and now supercharged by data. They spotlight solutions like county-line districts and tech upgrades to foster competition, while stressing civic education's role in preparing generations—think mock elections—to demand pragmatic leaders over polarized extremes.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Gerrymandering Roots: Hidden Map Twists
- (01:15) Reforms Ahead: County Lines and Tech Fixes
- (14:07) Voting Tech: Phones, IDs, and Ease
- (18:19) Education Gaps: Civics in Schools
- (19:42) Voter Literacy: Boosting Turnout
- (21:02) Mock Elections: Hands-On Government
- (22:22) Real Applications: Building Informed Citizens
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