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The Age of Gerrymandering

The Age of Gerrymandering

Sophie Haque, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2025

Among the many current political issues the U.S. is facing right now, one is the debate over district maps. Every ten years, when the Census is held, district seats are redrawn. This is done to ensure...

Some infamous examples of gerrymandering from both mainstream political parties.

Repairing Democracy: How Independent Redistricting Commissions Help rid the United States of Corruption (Editorial)

Noah Guillaume, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Gerrymandering is a corrupt political process that has occurred for over 200 years of United States history, which means it’s about time to start combating it.  Gerrymandering is the process of drawing...

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