In this episode of “Women in America,” hosts Pari and Eve speak with Texas organizer Olivia Julianna about the political stakes of mid-decade redistricting in Texas and its impact on women. Julianna recounts her 2022 viral clash with Rep. Matt Gaetz that she converted into roughly $2.3 million for abortion funds, framing it as proof that online moments can drive real-world outcomes. She traces today’s redistricting push to a 2003 precedent under Tom DeLay, alleging the current plan was fast-tracked after hearings and could net Republicans about five additional House seats in 2026.
Julianna argues the maps create majority-Hispanic districts that are majority-white by voters, dampening competition and turnout, particularly in places like Harris County. She describes Democrats’ quorum break, now penalized by fines, as a spotlight tactic that spurred national attention and blue-state countermeasures.
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