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Redistricting 101: Eight facts about redrawing the US political map
Redistricting occurs at least every 10 years, after new Census data determine which states have gained and lost residents. Here's a primer about the process and its consequences.
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Redistricting 101: Eight facts about redrawing the US political map
Redistricting occurs at least every 10 years, after new Census data determine which states have gained and lost residents. Here's a primer about the process and its consequences.
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California, Florida wisely reject gerrymandering of voting districts
Voters in California and Florida approved ballot measures to reform redistricting, or the redrawing of congressional districts after each Census. They rejected gerrymandering and oddly shaped districts that reliably favor one party and return incumbents to power.
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How gerrymandering undermines democracy
In a democracy our legislators should work for us, not the other way around. Redistricting needs reform.
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