Pod Save America “No Climate, No Deal.”
Aug 9, 2021
Shaniqua McClendon, Crooked Media’s Political Director, dives into the No Off Years campaign, highlighting the importance of continuous political engagement to combat voter suppression. Sheera Frankel, a New York Times tech reporter, discusses insights from her book ‘An Ugly Truth’ about Facebook’s role in misinformation and political discourse. Together, they tackle the urgent need for climate action amid bipartisan dilemmas, while also exploring the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure and the fight for voting rights in a complex political landscape.
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Navigating Political Divisions
- Progressives in the House and moderate Democrats are at odds about the reconciliation bill.
- Biden needs to publicly advocate for the bill while negotiating with moderates behind the scenes.
No Off Years Campaign
- Eighteen states have passed restrictive voting laws.
- Vote Save America launched "No Off Years" to address voter suppression and encourage participation.
Combating Voter Suppression
- Educate voters about new voting laws and suppression tactics to ensure their votes count.
- Engage in deep canvassing to understand voter priorities and inform candidate platforms.
