Across the US, there are a variety of obstacles that make it difficult for Americans to vote, resulting in one of the worst voter turnout rates in the world. But for some, getting to the polls is even harder due to voter intimidation and suppression. In this episode of “American Swamp,” Katy Tur and Jacob Soboroff explore issues that prevent Americans from participating in their democracy. […]

Even when she was a little girl in rural Alabama, Black Voters Matter Fund co-founder LaTosha Brown had giant ideas about power. “My whole life, I wanted to be a part of change,” said Brown, who co-founded the fund in 2016 with fellow political strategist Cliff Albright. “I wanted to use my gifts and skills to help people tap into their own sense of power. I’ve always been a natural organizer.”

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