Supreme Court Could Get in the Way of Gerrymandering Reform
While some critics of partisan gerrymandering hope the Supreme Court can put a stop to it, others fear the court may actually enable states to draw unfair maps.
Best Antidote to Blue Wave? Gerrymandering
Democrats netted 40 seats in this year’s midterms, but the “blue wave” didn’t crest everywhere. In heavily gerrymandered states, such as North Carolina and Ohio, Democratic gains were nonexistent.
The Show-Me State Is Showing Us Something
Missourians overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to reduce corruption and gerrymandering. Weeks later, Republicans are already trying to weaken the measure.
District Court Rules Against North Carolina Gerrymandering
A North Carolina district court has found the state’s current districts unconstitutional. This could lead to pre-midterms redistricting — though state Republicans may appeal to the US Supreme Court.
The Lack of Accountability in US Politics Is Beyond Shameful
With so much job security, US politicians can get away with just about anything and the country suffers as a result.
Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering, Keeps Partisan Maps in Place
The Supreme Court disappointed election integrity advocates by declining to hear the merits of a case regarding perhaps one of the worst cases of partisan gerrymandering.
Public Pays a High Price for Extreme Gerrymandering
The impact of gerrymandered maps and voter suppression efforts can be devastating for a state — even after courts have stepped in to overturn them. North Carolina is a poster child for the way this assault on democracy leads to laws that should never have been enacted.
GOP Voter Suppression: A Bigger Problem Than Russian Meddling?
While the media focuses on Russian interference, there are bigger threats to our upcoming midterm elections.
Why Partisan Gerrymandering Might Chill a Democratic Wave
After a strong year in 2017, Democrats hope that a blue wave will give them control of the House in 2018. But GOP gerrymandering guarantees that it will be an uphill battle.
A Win for Democracy in Pennsylvania
Gerrymandering is a political problem that requires a non-political solution. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and an expert in California have now restored a semblance of fairness to one of the most gerrymandered states in the country.
Will Trump’s Judges Set Back Voting Rights?
The decisions of federal courts have put an end to many voter suppression schemes cooked up by crooked politicians. But many of President Donald Trump’s nominees have troubling records when it comes to voting rights. Will they put partisan interests above the law?
Are Citizens Finally Waking Up to Fight Gerrymandering?
When you look at a map of US congressional districts, the picture often resembles a warped puzzle, with lines curving in and out of territory. That’s because gerrymandering works. But have citizens finally had enough?
Pennsylvania and Florida Take Big Steps Toward Election Fairness
With the Pennsylvania Supreme Court putting an end to gerrymandered congressional districts and Florida voters putting an important initiative on the November ballot, it has been a big week for all those seeking fair elections.
Voter Suppression May Be the Most Important Issue of 2018
Popular author and journalist Sarah Kendzior looks at the many battles ahead to combat voter suppression in 2018.
Nobody Is Lifting a Finger to Protect US Democracy
US democracy is under attack from foreign and domestic forces. Why is nobody doing anything about it?
Running Towards Reform: Asheville 5k Follows Partisan Line to Oppose Gerrymandering
One year ahead of the next major election in North Carolina, the city of Asheville is hosting a unique race to highlight how state Republicans have redrawn district lines in their favor.The Gerrymander 5K “walk/run” is no race for the faint of heart — or the weak-ankled. That’s because its route traces the outlandish district Read More
A Case Study in How the GOP Hijacks Democracy
Voters should be able to choose their lawmakers. Yet, in North Carolina, a crucial swing state, lawmakers have repeatedly made calculated efforts to choose their voters.
What Will/Can the Supreme Court Do about Partisan Gerrymandering?
The Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling in Gill v. Whitford may be partisan gerrymandering’s most significant legal battle yet. Law professor Justin Levitt discusses why it matters, how we got here, and what we should expect.
How North Carolina’s Republicans Are Fighting Democracy
Whether through gerrymandering, voter ID laws, or gubernatorial restrictions, North Carolina has become ground-zero for Republican led voter suppression.