A mathematician and a Supreme Court plaintiff fight racial gerrymandering in North Carolina. A Field of Vision video by Monica Berra, Jacqueline Olive, and Yoruba Richen.
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We know gerrymandering is a problem. The Supreme Court has long recognized the potential for abuse in legislative redistricting. But what is an objective measure to rule of fairness? Wendy Tam Cho of the University of Illinois proposes a “Computational Method for Identifying Extreme Redistricting Plans.” You can read Professor Cho’s complete paper here.
What’s your state’s redistricting law? Find out here.
Related:
“Why the Supreme Court’s decision to review Wisconsin’s gerrymandering is such a big deal,” Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post
“Gerrymandering Case Echoes in Inkblot-Like Districts Across the U.S.,” Michael Cooper, New York Times
“Where Gerrymandering Is Containing City Power,” Brentin Mock, CityLab
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The Rule of Law: He who rules makes the law. Legislators often reshape voting districts to keep their parties in political power. John Oliver explains.
Related:
“Why the Supreme Court’s decision to review Wisconsin’s gerrymandering is such a big deal,” Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post
“Gerrymandering Case Echoes in Inkblot-Like Districts Across the U.S.,” Michael Cooper, New York Times
“Where Gerrymandering Is Containing City Power,” Brentin Mock, CityLab
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Dr. Christina Greer of Fordham University explains “Gerrymandering.” Animation by Smart Bubble Society.
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“Why the Supreme Court’s decision to review Wisconsin’s gerrymandering is such a big deal,” Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post
“Gerrymandering Case Echoes in Inkblot-Like Districts Across the U.S.,” Michael Cooper, New York Times
“Where Gerrymandering Is Containing City Power,” Brentin Mock, CityLab
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On Friday a federal court panel reaffirmed an earlier decision throwing out Virginia’s map of congressional districts due to racial gerrymandering in violation of the Equal Protection Clause.
“Virginia is widely believed to be one of the most gerrymandered states in the country. In 2012, Republican House candidates won just 51 percent of the votes cast in the state — but they ended up winning eight of the state’s 11 congressional districts.”
— “Virginia’s congressional map has been thrown out by judges for racial bias,” Andrew Prokop, Vox
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