Texas's War On Democracy Through Gerrymandering ft. Maya Wiley and Isaiah Martin | The Joy Reid Show

Joy Reid exposes Texas's aggressive gerrymandering tactics threatening democracy with guests Maya Wiley and Isaiah Martin. They analyze how Republicans are redrawing districts to eliminate minority representation while discussing Democratic strategies to fight back. The episode reveals shocking voter suppression efforts and explores how young leaders like Martin are mobilizing communities against these attacks on voting rights.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Texas Gerrymandering Crisis
3:12 How GOP Targets Minority Districts
7:16 Isaiah Martin's Grassroots Organizing
12:46 Isaiah Martin's Being Arrested
16:36 Maya Wiley on Legal Challenges
23:40 Historical Context of Voter Suppression
28:55 Democratic Party Response
32:10 Call to Action for Voters

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