Economist Podcasts Swiping rights: Republicans’ vote-crimping bids
Jun 2, 2021
Ore Ogunbiyi, a Washington correspondent for The Economist, provides sharp insights into the turmoil surrounding voting rights and political strategies in Texas. The conversation covers the dramatic measure taken by lawmakers to oppose a bill aimed at restricting voter access for minorities. Ogunbiyi also discusses the impact of climate change on nomadic Fulani herders in Nigeria, emphasizing their struggles amidst rising conflicts over resources. The podcast transitions to an intriguing look at the competition in filming the first feature movie in space.
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Texas Democrats Walk Out
- Texas Democrats walked out of a vote on a restrictive voting bill.
- This was a drastic measure to temporarily stop its passage.
Texas Voting Bill Restrictions
- The Texas voting bill would restrict absentee ballots, drive-thru voting, and 24-hour voting.
- It would also empower partisan poll watchers.
Republican Voting Restrictions
- Republicans are pushing for voting restrictions in many states.
- These restrictions often target practices that favor Democratic and minority voters.