Efficiency Gap: Votes Cast vs. Seats Won
The recent ruling in the Wisconsin gerrymandering case created buzz about a mathematical approach to identifying gerrymandering.
Updates
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Wisconsin Federal Court Accepts New Gerrymander Standard
On Monday, November 21, a panel of three federal judges determined that the Wisconsin Legislature’s 2011 redrawing of State Assembly districts was an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander.
How to Solve Gerrymandering
When politicians manipulate district lines to benefit themselves and their parties, the public always loses.
Dividing Lines
Keystone Crossroads just released an informative essay about redistricting in Pennsylvania.
Economic Implications of Nation Divided
When candidates at every level talk about the economy, listen closely for suggested solutions.
Bethlehem Event Highlights Redistricting Reform
An engaged crowd gathered on a hot Friday evening for a discussion on ”Gerrymandering and How to Create Fair Districts in Pennsylvania.”
House State Government Committee Considers Redistricting Reform
The PA House State Government Committee held an informational meeting yesterday on HB 1835.
Prison Gerrymandering Distorts Democracy
“There are many ways to hijack political power. One of them is to draw state or city legislative districts around large prisons—and pretend that the inmates are legitimate constituents.”—Brent Staples
Gerrymandering’s Poster Child
Have you seen the new book on gerrymandering by David Daley, editor of Salon magazine?
Who Represents You?
The AP has been analyzing data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Congress and the National Conference of State Legislatures to see how closely our lawmakers match our demographics.