Join Indivisible Charlotte for an in-depth discussion on voter suppression with Bob Phillips and Tyler Daye of Common Cause, North Carolina. Learn about current attacks on voting rights, off-cycle redistricting, and the erosion of the Voting Rights Act. Discover potential reforms to enhance voting rights and gain insights into the challenges of elections, voter suppression, and gerrymandering. This is Part 1 of a two-part series that dives deep into these crucial issues impacting democracy. Don't forget to subscribe to our Substack for updates and the upcoming Part 2, subscribe to us on YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

00:00 Introduction to Indivisible Charlotte

00:41 Today’s Topic: Voter Suppression

01:38 Meet the Experts: Bob Phillips and Tyler Day

02:56 Current Attacks on Voting Rights

03:21 The Save Act and Its Implications

05:40 Senate Bill 747 and Same Day Registration

09:00 Gerrymandering Explained

12:49 AI and Redistricting

14:56 Redistricting Activities in Other States

25:48 The Voting Rights Act and Its Challenges

34:44 Future Reforms and Legislative Hopes

41:20 Chief Justice John Roberts and the Voting Rights Act

44:31 Conclusion and Part Two TeaserLearn more and support the non-partisan organization, Common Cause North Carolina.Connect with us and join our work at Indivisible CLT!

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