What do Republican gerrymandering and the 2020 census have in common? They share the same architect. Yes, this architect worked on these democracy-bending projects for the Republicans in order to be “advantageous to Republicans and Non-Hispanic Whites.” We’ve all guessed… Read More ›
Voting Rights Act
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
I enjoy pulling away from the landslide of breaking news and taking the time to understand more about issues affecting our democracy and government. This week, I found these three articles interesting, and wanted to share them with you. How… Read More ›
The Voting Rights Act: A Short Guide
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has long been considered one of the most important pieces of legislation for civil rights. But its aims have been under increasing attack particularly in the past few years. In order to help protect… Read More ›
Judge Says No to Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize the Census
Do you want Trump to be involved in determining how many legislators your state will have in Congress? Well, that’s one outcome if Trump gets his way with the Census. Thankfully, a judge ruled against their ploy yesterday. But the… Read More ›