Category Archives: voting and voting rights

Elbridge Gerry and me

Since the Gerry gentleman’s dates (1744-1814) precede mine, he never knew me. But I know him, and for more than his most prominent connection, the portmanteau term “gerrymander.” Elbridge Gerry, as I’m learning from reading The People’s Constitution, by John F. … Continue reading

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Animal news: the DC-Maryland zebras

Twitter is a big tease. I’ll read something from someone, looks interesting but fails to indicate what state this news is newsing in. Then there’s the “Eleanor Holmes Norton says she didn’t free the zebras.” Well, I know who Eleanor … Continue reading

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Putin aces the Art of the Steal

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Boris Vishnevsky, a Russian opposition politician who [was] up for reelection this month, cried foul when two of his opponents changed their names and appearances to match his. This should give GQP candidates pause. How about … Continue reading

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