What is happening in North Carolina is part of a larger, and deeply concerning, proliferation of mid-decade redistricting for political gain. The recent push for redrawing district boundaries in between census cycles is clearly a political move designed to tip the balance of power in Congress towards one party. Politicians on both sides of the aisle must strive for the pursuit of fair districts together
Read MoreOn September 12th, Missouri became the latest state to redraw its voting patterns under the backing of President Trump. This plan, implemented by Republican lawmakers, aims to redistrict Missouri so that Republicans retain seven of eight congressional districts, a small piece of the redistricting puzzle that strives to help Republicans hold the House amidst a presidency that has lost seats in the past.
Read More“No matter your partisan preferences, in this case, it’s nevertheless imperative to assess the ramifications of gerrymandering in the United States and how manipulated districts can corrupt the integrity of American political processes.”
Read More“NAACP v. Moore could have long-term ramifications for North Carolina’s legislative and judicial landscapes, as it tackles questions on the General Assembly’s authority to pass referenda and judges’ discretion to recuse themselves from cases.”
Read More“While the 2020 elections were monumental for a number of reasons, the Republican victories in North Carolina’s legislature have given the party the opportunity to shape the state’s politics for the next ten years.”
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