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Got Plans for June 11th? Cancel Them. Your Vote Is That Important

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In this episode, Grace wades through the challenges to representative democracy in South Carolina, emphasizing the importance of voter participation in primaries. It critiques the state's system by highlighting issues such as gerrymandering, low voter turnout in primaries, and the dominance of a single party in legislature due to these factors. Grace expresses concern over the lack of competition in elections, which undermines the principle of one person, one vote. She encourages you to vote in the upcoming primaries to ensure a more balanced and representative government.

00:00 Exploring the State of Democracy in the U.S.

00:32 The Challenges of South Carolina's Democracy

01:03 The Importance and Issues of Primary Elections

02:07 Voter Participation and Its Impact

03:12 The Consequences of Low Voter Turnout

04:15 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Power Dynamics

05:31 The Call to Action: Voting in Primaries

06:31 A Mission to Interview Every Candidate

07:22 Conclusion and How to Stay Engaged

Copyright 2024 Grace Cowan


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In this episode, Grace wades through the challenges to representative democracy in South Carolina, emphasizing the importance of voter participation in primaries. It critiques the state's system by highlighting issues such as gerrymandering, low voter turnout in primaries, and the dominance of a single party in legislature due to these factors. Grace expresses concern over the lack of competition in elections, which undermines the principle of one person, one vote. She encourages you to vote in the upcoming primaries to ensure a more balanced and representative government.

00:00 Exploring the State of Democracy in the U.S.

00:32 The Challenges of South Carolina's Democracy

01:03 The Importance and Issues of Primary Elections

02:07 Voter Participation and Its Impact

03:12 The Consequences of Low Voter Turnout

04:15 Analyzing the Political Landscape and Power Dynamics

05:31 The Call to Action: Voting in Primaries

06:31 A Mission to Interview Every Candidate

07:22 Conclusion and How to Stay Engaged

Copyright 2024 Grace Cowan


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