Let's talk about upcoming elections and about generational shift. I'm sure you saw there was some new reporting in the New York Times about President Trump weighing the possibility of getting involved in the New York City mayoral. Um he has uh according to this reporting had a conversation with Cuomo.Does any of that change your thinking about endorsing in this race. The president to keep his hands off the New York City elections. I don't know whether conversations happened or not.People are saying differen ...

New York Governor Kathy Hulkcom, who hosted Texas Democrats in Albany this week, writes in the Houston Chronicle, quote, "What Texas Republicans are doing under Trump's direction is nothing short of a legal insurrection on our capital. But using a legal system doesn't make it legitimate. It's a hijacking of democracy and it must be stopped." Governor Kathy Hulcom of New York joins us now. Yeah. So, Governor, just to underscore something Michael said that there is no federal crime that all of a sudden these ...

So, Governor, you've now you've waited into a national gerrymandering fight, a partisan political battle at a pitched fever level. What do you see when it comes to New York. You can't actually do anything to redistrict until 2028.So, is your role in this more symbolic and fighting with Democrats since nothing can really come of it for several years unless something happens at the state house. I mean to not engage in this fight. If we don't fight for our democracy, we're doomed to lose it.That's how high the ...

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And joining us now is the Democratic State Representative Matt Pierce of Indiana. Representative, we mentioned how the vice president is planning to come to Indiana to try to talk about redistricting there in your state. What's your reaction to the Trump administration's focus on your state next.Could this be a Texas take two. Well, I understand the vice president's in the state house right now trying to convince our governor to call special session. And I think it just shows that President Trump is despera ...

Social & Political Landscape - Erosion of voting rights and attacks on democracy are observed 60 years after the Voting Rights Act [1] - Retrenchment and hostility towards LGBTQ rights, women's rights, and book banning are occurring [2] - Legislators are taking extreme measures to prevent the redrawing of district lines that would deny representation [3] Call to Action - Organizing and fighting back are necessary to counter the retrenching of rights [3] - The current political climate reflects a specific vision for America [3]

Voting Rights & Democracy - The report highlights the striking irony that even after 250 years as a republic, the US is still grappling with voting rights issues [2] - The analysis points out that the 15th Amendment (1870) and the Voting Rights Act (1965) were necessary to ensure Black people's right to vote, suggesting the US only became a genuine democracy in 1965 [2] - The report emphasizes that redistricting efforts are disproportionately targeting districts with Black and Brown populations [3] - The analysis raises concerns about the Supreme Court case Louisiana versus Callus, which could potentially weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act [3][4] - The report underscores the ongoing struggle to ensure every American, including Black people, has the right to vote, even after 250 years [4]

Voting Rights & Democracy - The Voting Rights Act, signed into law 60 years ago, is under attack, with Texas Republicans accused of erasing its legacy through district manipulation [1][2] - The core issue is framed as a fight to protect democracy against those who would trade it for power, emphasizing the importance of collective action and resistance [3][8] - The redistricting efforts in Texas are described as a "rigged districtricting" and a "pole tax," designed to discriminate against Black and Brown voters [6][7] - Concerns are raised that the actions in Texas could set a precedent for other states and the entire country, highlighting the national implications of the issue [7] - The speakers emphasize the need to stand up for the right to vote, which people have died for, and to keep democracy in place [8] Political Landscape & Accusations - The speakers accuse Donald Trump and his allies of trying to rig the system by changing the rules and shutting voters out of the process [43][44] - There are accusations that the redistricting is racially motivated, with specific examples of districts being packed with African-Americans and economic engines being removed [49][51] - Missouri representatives claim that Donald Trump drew maps in Washington D C and sent them to Texas and Missouri [19][20] - The representatives from North Carolina highlight the dangers of partisan gerrymandering, citing their own state's experience where Republicans have a disproportionate number of seats despite Democrats receiving more votes [34][36][37] Call to Action & Support - The speakers call for unity and support for the Texas legislators who are fighting against the redistricting efforts, emphasizing that they are not alone [3][4][11][15][39] - The representatives from other states express their solidarity with Texas and pledge to fight against similar efforts in their own states [18][22][23][39] - The speakers urge the media to change their narrative and accurately portray the situation in Texas, emphasizing that it is not just about partisan politics but about racial discrimination [49][62] - The Texas state representatives get paid $600 per month and are being fined $500 per day, highlighting the financial sacrifices they are making [61]

Listen, I think that the struggle is good because it means that you still have a moral compass. Unfortunately, in the government that we are um enduring at this moment, there is no morality. There is nothing but lawlessness um and there is nothing but power grabs at the expense of so many innocent people.And if we are going to preserve our democracy in this moment, this is the way that we have to engage in this fight. Now, once we get control back, listen, Democrats, I need y'all to listen to me clearly. Wh ...

Let's bring in Ken Martin. He is the chair of the Democratic National Committee. He's been in Illinois with the Texas lawmakers who fled the state.Chairman Martin, good to have you here. We keep seeing escalations, moves to get the FBI involved, the Texas governor going to the state supreme court trying to ou the top Democrat in the Texas state house. Did you expect it to come to this.>> Well, sure. I mean, you know, the reality is is these Republicans will stoop to any single level they can to cheat and to ...