Ari Berman: Minority Rule and Resisting the Right-Wing Attack on Democracy

Join journalist Ari Berman as he discusses the decades-long effort by reactionary white conservatives to undermine democracy and entrench their power in America. Explore how voter suppression, election subversion, gerrymandering, dark money, and other tactics have threatened the will of the majority and the foundation of representative government. Learn about the ongoing conflict between white supremacy and multiracial democracy, and discover the inspiring story of resistance to these regressive efforts. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the challenges facing American democracy today.

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May 7, 2024

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Ari Berman
National Voting Rights Correspondent, Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting; Author, Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It; X @Ariberman

In Conversation with Clara Jeffery
Editor in Chief, Mother Jones and The Center for Investigative Reporting; X @ClaraJeffery👉Join our Email List!

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