Power to the People? Free and Fair Elections in a Deeply Divided America

Explore the challenges facing American democracy in this 45-minute panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the complexities of electoral redistricting, gerrymandering, and new voting laws enacted in the wake of the 2020 election and the ongoing pandemic. Examine how these factors impact the representativeness of the democratic process, with insights from experts in law, politics, and civil rights. Learn about court rulings on electoral maps, the pressures faced by local election administrators, and the broader implications for free and fair elections in a deeply divided America. Gain a deeper understanding of the current state of U.S. democracy and the efforts to ensure its integrity, as discussed by panelists from Stanford Law School, RealClearPolitics, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and MSNBC.