The judiciary struck down the state legislature’s plan and made Jonathan Cervas the special master tasked with coming up with a new one infuriating Democrats. The political scientist explains what happened in New York, why he’s “pro-democracy,” and what worries him about our democratic future.
Eric holder
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Finally, Democrats Seem Poised to Win at Redistricting
In 2010, Republicans crushed down-ballot races and, with the spoils, gerrymandered like hell. Why it’s different now.
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What Should Happen With the Hate Trump Has Unleashed?
To simply allow it to go back into hiding after he’s gone would be a grave mistake.
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The Attorney General Threatened Our Constitutional Rights
Barr said that communities that protest could lose their police protection.
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Holder Is Wrong: Trump Must Be Prosecuted After Leaving Office
Saving the country means upholding the rule of law.
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The Supreme Court May Regret Making It Harder to Challenge Gerrymanders
Republicans have benefited greatly from the practice over the last decade, but that could change if they do poorly in 2020.
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Democrats Need a Candidate Who Can Clean Up Trump’s Mess
The entire federal government will be in need of a turn around.
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The Administration’s Response to School Shootings: Punish Black and Brown Students
Trump doesn’t just say racist things. Every day he is putting those words into action.
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As the GOP Becomes a Minority Party, Anti-Democratic Strategies Will Intensify
Nothing will be more important over the next two years than the fight against gerrymandering and voter suppression.
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Felonious Bunk: The Outrageous Pardon of Dinesh D’Souza
The far-right troll is now going to milk this for an even bigger media platform.
