Tag: gerrymandering
The grand ‘treaty’ that could derail GOP gerrymandering
In July, President Donald Trump asked Texas Republicans to carve out additional GOP-leaning congressional districts. That effort, intended…
The unlikely superstars of California’s gerrymander campaign
Bitterly divided on the virtues of gerrymandering, the champions and foes of California’s snap redistricting bid can agree…
Maddow Blog | ‘A responsible approach’: Obama backs Democratic response to Republican hardball
Democrats in the Texas legislature were able to delay the Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting scheme, but only temporarily. The…
Americans worry democracy in danger amid gerrymandering fights, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Jason Lange, Unknown f781ef79-b713-474d-aef1-1fc7112288ee and James OliphantWASHINGTON (Reuters) -Most Americans believe that efforts to redraw U.S. House…
A redistricting arms race is unfolding. A looming court ruling may push Utah into the spotlight
A coalition of anti-gerrymandering groups urge Utah voters to reject a constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives during a…
Keep it simple on the economy
The NewsBENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Democrats are trying to message on a lot of fronts in Washington. Elissa…
Eric Holder backs Democratic response to Texas redistricting plan
Eric Holder, chair of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, called Texas' attempt to redraw its congressional maps for…