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Gerrymandering: Ah, the tiny facts we cling to

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 10 Kennedy interruptions Justice Anthony Kennedy, considered the likely swing vote on a case about extreme partisan gerrymandering, asked 5 questions and made 5 statements to the Wisconsin attorneys and 0 of either to Democrats who … Continue reading →

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“America Held Hostage” by GOP myth

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Naomi

Source, BillMoyers.com: America Held Hostage A fine, clear article by Neal Gabler on the hows, whys and wherefores of the GOP’s control of our country, despite the indubitable fact that a great majority of us do not agree. His opening … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS and political gerrymandering

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Naomi

Source: Can the Supreme Court Fix American Politics? – The New York Times I know, I know, I’ve been sort of obsessed with this Wisconsin case for quite a while. Excited, scared, thinking, hoping that Kennedy stayed on the court … Continue reading →

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