On this week's episode of Why Not? A Podcast we’ll be going over the history of voter suppression, why these practices are Jim Crow 2.0, and how we can stop them (if we even can in certain states), and a 2021 legislative rundown of bad bills.

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In this Caleb solo pod, he details the structure of conservation efforts across the federal and state government, and makes a surprisingly coherent argument for why we should treat conservation and wildlife as an infrastructure investment.

Take a shot every time you wish it wasn't just Caleb on the pod.

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In this episode, Caleb and Thomas take a look at the different policies that have been implemented by the Biden administration, regarding COVID-19, the Economy, Climate and Energy, Defense and Diplomacy, and Immigration. They share their opinions and look forward to what the next four years could look like. 

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In this episode, Thomas and Caleb finish up their discussion on who the 2022 SC Democratic gubernatorial nominee should be, talk about their chances in South Carolina, and talk about what we can all do to help get them elected and get rid of Trump Jr. Nominee Henry McMaster. 

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In this episode, Caleb and Thomas play bracketologists and try to predict who will be the democratic nominee for governor in South Carolina in 2022! They discuss some of the obvious candidates, and do a deep dive into some lesser known prospects. 

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In this episode, Thomas goes over one of his passions, advocating for the expansion of broadband and internet access for all. The guys go over the challenges in infrastructure and in politics which leads to this issue falling to the side, and cover some solutions to the issue which haven't been fully fleshed out yet. 

Resources: 

Clyburn Bill: Congress Introduces Accessible, Affordable Internet For All Act | National Digital Inclusion Alliance

Digital Divide in SC: 

https://www.libertyfellowshipsc.org/news/digital-divide-south-carolina

https://www.wspa.com/news/top-stories/7-news-special-report-the-digital-divide-in-south-carolina/

https://www.scetv.org/stories/2020/broadband-south-carolinas-digital-divide

Republican "Bill": https://www.wbtw.com/news/tim-scott-lindsey-graham-reintroduce-broadband-expansion-bill/

Go check out SC Digital Drive!!! https://www.scdigitaldrive.com/

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In this episode, Caleb and Thomas talk about the history of the Senate filibuster, including its not so subtle racism and the fact that it only exists because of an accidental rule change. They talk about where the filibuster stands now, and how we could see reform effecting the fake institution.

Background article: https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/what-is-the-senate-filibuster-and-what-would-it-take-to-eliminate-it/

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In this episode, Thomas and Caleb update everyone on the previous legislative update (spoilers, it didn't go well), and share some good news on a recently tabled piece of legislation in the South Carolina legislature surrounding Transgender athletes. They also talk about a dangerous piece of legislation that is right around the corner. 

Links mentioned in the episode: 
The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes (aclu.org)

Republicans Play Politics with Trans Lives - An Uppity Queer Perspective (substack.com)

Famously Hot SC Pride! - South Carolina's Largest LGBT Event

Charleston Black Pride

National Center for Transgender Equality (transequality.org)

H.4047 - 2021-2022 Bill 4047: SC Minor Child Compassion and Protection Act - South Carolina Legislature Online (scstatehouse.gov)

Taryn Auerbach thread on why H.4047 is awful - (2) Facebook 

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In this episode, Caleb and Thomas cover the extremely important House Resolution 1, also known as the For the People Act, which would work to strengthen American Democracy and allow for other important pieces of legislation to be passed. That's it, that's the tweet. They go what the act does, what response it has gotten, its impact in South Carolina, and what we can do to pass it.

Script: “Hello! My name is (you, duh) and I am a constituent of the state you represent in the Senate how are you doing today. I am calling today to let you know that I am in support of the For the People Act (H.R. 1)  that will be voted on soon by the Senate. I would like to call approving that bill because (list reasons if you would like) and I hope the senator decides  to vote for such an advantageous bill that would strengthen democracy and improve the lives of South Carolinians all across the state."

Resources: 

• https://www.businessinsider.com/mike-lee-hr-1-written-in-hell-by-the-devil-2021-3
• https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/south-carolina/articles/2021-03-10/democrats-question-small-election-rule-change-by-sc-house
• https://www.vox.com/2021/3/3/22309123/house-democrats-pass-voting-rights-bill-hr1
• https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-february-2021
• https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2021/1/22/majority-support-hr1-democracy-reforms

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In this episode, Thomas and Caleb go on a bit of a rollercoaster ride of a conversation, talking about political, media, and personal cancel culture. They talk about some of the logistics and emotions within it, and some of its issues, while also pointing out that GOP arguments about it are made in bad faith. 

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