Wisconsin Prepares to Crush a Slithering Republican Gerrymander

A newly progressive state Supreme Court has opened the way for scrapping rigged election maps and renewing the promise of representative democracy in a key battleground state.

Three Redistricting Cases to Watch | ACLU

Manipulating district maps undermines our democracy. Here’s how we’re challenging unfair maps in three states.

The Supreme Court Must Find South Carolina’s Voting Map Unconstitutional | ACLU

Here’s what you need to know about the crucial redistricting case before our highest court.

Alarm Grows Over Wisconsin GOP's Supreme Court Impeachment Threats

"The entire country should know what's happening here in Wisconsin," said the state's Senate Democrats.

Reform Berliner Bundestagswahlkreise: Wahlsieger am Reißbrett

Die Linke wirft der SPD vor, die Wahlkreise für die Berliner Bundestagswahl zu ihren Gunsten zuzuschneiden. Auch Grüne und CDU würden verlieren.

Gerrymandering: Wenn sich US-Politiker an die Macht tricksen | ZDFheute

Politikern gelingt es immer wieder, ohne Mehrheiten an der Macht zu bleiben – durch Manipulation der Wahlkreise. Hier die Hintergründe verstehen.

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States | News & Commentary | American Civil Liberties Union

As federal courts grow more hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU turns to state courts — building on a century of experience.

Opinion | Why Gerrymandering Could Get Way Worse

"For the first time in 50 years, Republican legislators are free to effectively minimize the power of racial minorities."

Number of Competitive Seats in House Decreases Following Drawing of New Maps

Polling shows that almost two-thirds of Americans want congressional maps redrawn by nonpartisan commissions.

Just 6% of US House Seats Expected to Be Competitive Thanks to Rigged Maps

Critics say this trend threatens to exacerbate GOP extremism as incumbents in solidly red districts shift further right to fend off more reactionary primary challengers.

Kansas Residents Sue State Over Gerrymandered Maps

The Republican-led legislature overrode the governor's veto of the maps earlier this month.

All States Need Expanded Medicaid Access. Gerrymandering Prevents It.

Gerrymandering silences the will of voters and prevents many Americans from accessing life-saving care.

How this Cycle of Redistricting is Making Gerrymandered Congressional Districts Even Safer and Undermining Majority Rule

In a democracy, voters choose their political leaders. In a democracy that permits gerrymandering – when state legislatures draw legislative district

'Victory': Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down GOP Partisan Gerrymandering

"Ohioans voted for fair maps," former Ohio state senator and U.S. congressional candidate Nina Turner tweeted in response to the ruling. "I applaud the decision of the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold the law and strike down these maps."

'Pressure Works': Senate Told to Act on Voting Rights Bills After Biden Backs Filibuster Exception

"The Senate should heed President Biden's call and act immediately in the new year to reform the filibuster and pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act before it's too late."

Devin Nunes Is Trading Congress for Social Media

With California’s electoral districts being redrawn, the Trumpist congressman is beating a hasty retreat.

'Big Step for Democracy': NC Supreme Court Delays Primaries Over Gerrymandered Maps

"These rigged maps will go to trial with the North Carolina Supreme Court next month—and, if there's any justice, be consumed in fire directly afterward."

DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Texas Gerrymandering Met With Applause, Calls for Action in Congress

"While we are grateful for the involvement of the federal government, what we need to stop the five-decade cycle of having to take legal action every ten years is for Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act."