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Gerrymandering
One-Party Rule in 49 State Legislatures Reflects Flaws in Democratic Process
Democrats will likely have a difficult time regaining control in states as the redistricting process begins in 2020.
Mitch McConnell Hates Democracy
To nick a line from Thomas Paine, these are the times that try our souls.
After Years of Republican Rule, the House Takes on Voting Rights
The Republican establishment in Washington is desperately clinging to power.
Partisan Gerrymandering Back at the Supreme Court
Will the justices finally curb the practice of using control of redistricting to rig electoral maps?
Support for Redistricting Reform Crossed Party Lines in 2018
State ballot measures to fix gerrymandering were popular this year with both Democratic and Republican voters.
Wisconsin GOP Plot to Rig Key Supreme Court Election in Lame Duck Session
Wisconsin GOP is using the state’s highest court for partisan gamesmanship.
Wisconsin’s Gerrymandered Legislature Already Up to Dirty Tricky Tricks
Wisconsin Republicans are considering enacting voter suppression rules and seizing control over key state boards.
Fair Voting Results in GOP Losses
Republicans have traditionally exploited anti-democratic measures present in the US Constitution to remain in power.
Get Off My Precinct!
It started with carving up weird-shaped districts to minimize the impact of Democratic voters.
Activists Draw Their Own Electoral Map to End Racial Gerrymandering
Tired of being used as demographic bargaining chips, marginalized communities are creating their own electoral maps.