Ep. 04: Back to Earth in Georgia (feat. Hillary Holley)

Aja and Mary are joined by voting rights nonprofit Fair Fight Action’s organizing director Hillary Holley to discuss Georgia’s recent senate bill SB 463 — yet another anti-voting rights bill that saw quick legislation as the state prepares for its upcoming primary election. The three back up and discuss the importance of focusing on local politics in the midst of national political crisis overload, the realities of voter suppression in Georgia, and how to maintain hope and motivation when shit gets a little too heavy.

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