Discussion Group: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
Join Net Impact Philly for an informal discussion of the Netflix Limited Series
Join us on Thursday, 10/29 at 6:30pm for the fifth session of our Discussion Group to discuss the Netflix Limited Series: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
"Elections aren’t just a measure of what parties and candidates people prefer; they’re a measure of who counts in a country. And that’s what Vox’s new Netflix special series Whose Vote Counts is about.
Americans vote at much lower rates than most other developed countries, and one of the most common reasons given is that people don’t think their vote matters. Voting does matter, enormously — but it makes sense that so many Americans feel that way. All kinds of systems unique to the United States keep voters from the polls, tip elections in favor of moneyed interests, and give some votes a lot more power than others.
For the three episodes in this series, “The Right to Vote,” “Can You Buy an Election?” and “Whose Vote Counts,” we combed through piles of studies, analyzed reams of data, and spoke to leading experts who’ve lived these systems from the inside. The result, we hope, is three compelling stories that make the issues and their stakes clear — brought to life by our three incredibly talented narrators, who shared our passion for these issues: Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, and John Legend." (https://www.vox.com/21431320/whose-vote-counts-explained-netflix)
We're looking forward to seeing you! Email netimpactphilly@gmail.com with any questions.
Zoom link and passcode will be sent to all registered participants 1 day prior to the event.
Please do not hesitate to join the discussion if you have not quite finished watching the series.
The Discussion Group series will be meeting at least monthly and will serve as a forum for all people who are interested in learning and discussing racial inequality and injustice in society.
Join Net Impact Philly for an informal discussion of the Netflix Limited Series
Join us on Thursday, 10/29 at 6:30pm for the fifth session of our Discussion Group to discuss the Netflix Limited Series: Whose Vote Counts, Explained
"Elections aren’t just a measure of what parties and candidates people prefer; they’re a measure of who counts in a country. And that’s what Vox’s new Netflix special series Whose Vote Counts is about.
Americans vote at much lower rates than most other developed countries, and one of the most common reasons given is that people don’t think their vote matters. Voting does matter, enormously — but it makes sense that so many Americans feel that way. All kinds of systems unique to the United States keep voters from the polls, tip elections in favor of moneyed interests, and give some votes a lot more power than others.
For the three episodes in this series, “The Right to Vote,” “Can You Buy an Election?” and “Whose Vote Counts,” we combed through piles of studies, analyzed reams of data, and spoke to leading experts who’ve lived these systems from the inside. The result, we hope, is three compelling stories that make the issues and their stakes clear — brought to life by our three incredibly talented narrators, who shared our passion for these issues: Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, and John Legend." (https://www.vox.com/21431320/whose-vote-counts-explained-netflix)
We're looking forward to seeing you! Email netimpactphilly@gmail.com with any questions.
Zoom link and passcode will be sent to all registered participants 1 day prior to the event.
Please do not hesitate to join the discussion if you have not quite finished watching the series.
The Discussion Group series will be meeting at least monthly and will serve as a forum for all people who are interested in learning and discussing racial inequality and injustice in society.