Скачать или смотреть Gerrymandering: Who Loses the Most Seats in the Race to the Bottom?

In this conversation, Chad and Cara delve into the complexities of gerrymandering, exploring its partisan nature and the implications for independent voters. They discuss the ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans in states like California and Texas, the role of independent redistricting commissions, and the importance of public engagement in understanding these issues. The conversation highlights the legal dimensions of gerrymandering, particularly concerning the rights of independent voters.


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Chapters:
00:00:01 - Welcome and introduction to gerrymandering
00:02:06 - Who gerrymanders more: Republicans or Democrats?
00:04:10 - Fighting fire with fire: partisan justifications
00:05:12 - The danger of overturning independent commissions
00:07:08 - Fear of authoritarianism and the 2026 election
00:09:28 - The race to the bottom and who benefits
00:10:22 - Why politicians always use the power they have
00:12:28 - Public engagement and awareness on gerrymandering
00:14:15 - California’s Prop 50 and the role of independent voters
00:19:03 - Is gerrymandering against independents’ constitutional rights?


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