Anti-Muslim Rep Thrives in Gerrymandered District
#Gerrymandering #PoliticalExtremismTennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, who represents many Muslims yet espouses Islamophobic views, wins via gerrymandered, noncompetitive districts and crowded primaries. This system prioritizes extreme bases over broad representation, highlighting a broken electoral process. read more
David Daley Exposes Republican Gerrymandering Tactics in US Politics
#Gerrymandering #USPoliticsRepublican leader Mike Johnson wrongly blames Democratic gerrymandering for the thin Republican majority. Democrats challenge this notion, emphasizing the widespread Republican gerrymandering that gave the party an edge in US House seats. Gerrymandering distorts election outcomes and perpetuates imbalances in representation. read more
#SupremeCourt #Gerrymandering
A 6-3 US Supreme Court decision overturned a ruling on South Carolina's gerrymandered maps, suggesting lawmakers can target party affiliation without racial discrimination. Justice Clarence Thomas urged the Court to avoid policing racial gerrymandering. read more