Presents a variety of perspectives on topics related to gerrymandering and voting districts. Topics range from the effect of gerrymandering on voters to using computer algorithms to redraw districts. Includes resources for further information.
Content Note
What is gerrymandering and how does it affect voters? / Liz Kennedy, Billy Corriher, and Danielle Root -- Math equations could help fight gerrymandering / Matt Pancia -- Aims and tactics of modern gerrymandering / Greg Gillette -- Single-member elections lead to less democratic and representative elections / Kristin Eberhard -- A brief history of gerrymandering legal cases / Matthew Spector -- Elections in the US could be improved, but no electoral system is perfect / Kristin Eberhard -- Winner-take-all elections in single-member districts are the root of gerrymandering / Jais Mehaji -- The Supreme Court must decide the legality of using computer algorithms to draw districts / Nina Totenberg -- Demanding a solution to gerrymandering is the responsibility of all citizens / No Labels -- Racial gerrymandering takes many forms / Lois Beckett and Suevon Lee -- Prison-based gerrymandering artificially inflates the population of districts / Brenda Wright and Peter Wagner -- Having more political parties makes for more competitive elections / The Green Party -- Voter apathy caused by gerrymandering leads to low voter turnout / Shannon Sabo -- Portions of the Voting Rights Act that restrict racial gerrymandering are in jeopardy / Richard Valelly -- Proportional elections and independent redistricting efforts are both needed to make elections fairer / Fair Vote.