Too many state commissions charged with ending gerrymandering wind up as handmaidens to politicians.
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The Man Behind New York’s Controversial Congressional Map
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.
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Ohio Voters Shafted by Conservative Judicial Activism
A federal court butted in where it didn’t belong and ordered Ohio to use an illegal electoral map. Anatomy of a voting rights disaster.
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Democrats Chip Away at the Republican Firewall
Here is why governors races continue to be critical.
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A Record Number of Women Are Running in Governor’s Races
They face a unique set of challenges.
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Redistricting Is the First Step in Reclaiming Democracy
Republicans have a structural advantage that allows them to win legislative majorities while they lose the popular vote.
