How Democrats Fooled California’s Redistricting Commission
To get the districts they wanted, Democrats organized groups that said they represented communities, but really represented the party. More »
Video: The Redistricting Song
As part of our investigation into the reality of redistricting, we've created, yes, a music video.
Redistricting, a Devil’s Dictionary
Redistricting is a hard-knuckled game, in which voters often lose. Here are the colorful, and telling, terms used by insiders. More »
The Hidden Hands in Redistricting: Corporations and Other Powerful Interests
Opaque redistricting groups are being quietly bankrolled by corporations, unions and others. They are working not to help voters in the communities they claim to represent but to improve the prospects of their political allies or to harm their enemies. More »
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updates since last visitCalifornia Congresswoman’s Redistricting Shenanigans Catch Eye of Ethics Committee
Per Politico, Rep. Laura Richardson used taxpayer-funded staff and resources in her campaign to manipulate California’s independent redistricting commission.
Colorado Redistricting Had Inside Help
Hired guns paid by anonymous donors played pivotal role as hopes of bi-partisan deal slipped away.
Obama’s Gerrymander
President Obama may have propelled his political career by gerrymandering a Chicago district to include rich supporters.
Actual Winner Unclear in Supreme Court’s Ruling on Texas Redistricting
Court rejects minority-friendly map, orders federal judges to give more weight to Texas' original plan drawn by GOP-controlled legislature.
Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Part of the Voting Rights Act?
The court's ruling on a Texas redistricting case could transform the nation's approach to minority voting rights -- and determine which party controls Congress.
Answering Your Questions on Our California Redistricting Story
We answer your questions about our California redistricting story.
California Republicans Call for Official Investigation of Dems’ Redistricting Tactics
Early reactions to ProPublica’s report on the ways California Democrats manipulated the state’s citizen redistricting commission split along partisan lines.
How Democrats Fooled California’s Redistricting Commission
To get the districts they wanted, Democrats organized groups that said they represented communities, but really represented the party.
Emails Suggest Ohio’s New Republican-Friendly Maps Save the GOP ‘Millions’
A rare inside look at how political parties use redistricting to cement partisan control — often at the expense of voters.
In Minn. Redistricting Battle, Powerful Players Clash — With Citizens on Sidelines
An unfolding legal fight shows how difficult it is for anyone outside of political parties to have an impact on redistricting
In Nevada, Opaque Groups Square Off Over Redistricting
Who funded the legal battles over Nevada’s redistricting? Voters may never know.
Is Partisan Gerrymandering Unconstitutional?
A quick look at the Supreme Court’s divided record on redistricting for political gain.
Redistricting, a Devil’s Dictionary
Redistricting is a hard-knuckled game, in which voters often lose. Here are the colorful, and telling, terms used by insiders.
Video: The Redistricting Song
As part of our investigation into the reality of redistricting, we've created, yes, a music video.
The Hidden Hands in Redistricting: Corporations and Other Powerful Interests
Opaque redistricting groups are being quietly bankrolled by corporations, unions and others. They are working not to help voters in the communities they claim to represent but to improve the prospects of their political allies or to harm their enemies.
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