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Bookmark or Share- Where Did the Term “Gerrymander” Come From?The word “gerrymander” was coined at a Boston dinner party hosted by a prominent Federalist in March 1812, according to an 1892 article by historian John Ward Dean. As talk turned to the hated ...
- Gerrymandering Explained | Brennan Center for JusticeThe latest redistricting cycle was the first since the Supreme Court’s 2019 ruling that gerrymandering for party advantage cannot be challenged in federal court. Here are six things to know about partisan gerrymandering and how it impacts our democracy.
- Gerrymandering in the United States - WikipediaGerrymandering is the practice of setting boundaries of electoral districts to favor specific political interests within legislative bodies, often resulting in districts with convoluted, winding boundaries rather than compact areas.
- How Gerrymandering Began in the US | HISTORYHome. Topics. U.S. Presidents. How Gerrymandering Began in the US. Long before it got its name, Gerrymandering was already happening in the United States. By: Becky Little. Updated: August 7,...
- Gerrymandering and redistricting, explained: How political ... - VoxGerrymandering is by far the most effective modern tool for a party seeking to swing election outcomes in the US. Instead of attempting to change which people turn out, they can, usually once a...
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