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#mississippi
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at site of Jim Crow era capitol

Mississippi lawmakers will meet at the Old Capitol to redraw supreme court districts, raising concerns about the implications for Black voting strength.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Mississippi house to hold redistricting session at site of Jim Crow era capitol

Mississippi lawmakers will meet at the Old Capitol to redraw supreme court districts, raising concerns about the implications for Black voting strength.
more#mississippi
#trump
US Elections
fromAxios
12 hours ago

Trump revenge tour steamrolls Indiana holdouts

Trump is actively supporting primary challengers and influencing redistricting efforts in several states.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Warns Blowback' to Trump's Gut Instincts' Always Hurts GOP From Redistricting to Iran

Trump's impulsive decisions, like redistricting, could lead to significant losses for Republicans in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did

Trump initiated a mid-decade redistricting effort to benefit Republicans, influencing state lawmakers across various states.
US Elections
fromAxios
12 hours ago

Trump revenge tour steamrolls Indiana holdouts

Trump is actively supporting primary challengers and influencing redistricting efforts in several states.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Warns Blowback' to Trump's Gut Instincts' Always Hurts GOP From Redistricting to Iran

Trump's impulsive decisions, like redistricting, could lead to significant losses for Republicans in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did

Trump initiated a mid-decade redistricting effort to benefit Republicans, influencing state lawmakers across various states.
more#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Trump-backed Republicans win big in Indiana primaries in coup for president

Trump-backed candidates won against Indiana Republicans who opposed his redistricting plan, indicating his influence in the state's political landscape.
#voting-rights
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

GOP Congressman Calls for Georgia To Suspend the House Races' So State Can Draw Republican-Friendly Map Before Election

Georgia's Rep. Buddy Carter advocates suspending House primaries to redraw electoral maps favoring Republicans after a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act and enables harmful redistricting practices.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
16 hours ago

GOP Congressman Calls for Georgia To Suspend the House Races' So State Can Draw Republican-Friendly Map Before Election

Georgia's Rep. Buddy Carter advocates suspending House primaries to redraw electoral maps favoring Republicans after a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New York's legislative hurdles prevent the state from joining the redistricting race after SCOTUS voting rights decision | amNewYork

Republican-controlled states are redrawing maps post-SCOTUS decision, while New York Democrats are hesitant due to constitutional amendment requirements.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

The Supreme Court is broken & it's stopping us from fixing it - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais undermines the Voting Rights Act and enables harmful redistricting practices.
more#voting-rights
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson Sends Sam Alito Raging - Above the Law

The Supreme Court expedited Louisiana's congressional map redraw, eliminating majority-minority districts, despite objections to waiving its own 32-day rule.
US politics
fromEsquire
22 hours ago

The Supreme Court Is Exerting Its Power in a Way Never Seen Before

The Supreme Court expedited its decision on Louisiana's redistricting, allowing immediate map changes despite ongoing voting.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's 2024 election map unconstitutional, impacting minority representation and prompting redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act and how?

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's electoral map unconstitutional, impacting minority voter protections and redistricting efforts.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
19 hours ago

Ketanji Brown Jackson Sends Sam Alito Raging - Above the Law

The Supreme Court expedited Louisiana's congressional map redraw, eliminating majority-minority districts, despite objections to waiving its own 32-day rule.
US politics
fromEsquire
22 hours ago

The Supreme Court Is Exerting Its Power in a Way Never Seen Before

The Supreme Court expedited its decision on Louisiana's redistricting, allowing immediate map changes despite ongoing voting.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

How the SCOTUS voting rights ruling could affect Congress, according to Eric Holder

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's 2024 election map unconstitutional, impacting minority representation and prompting redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court ruling has intensified redistricting efforts, allowing Republican officials to redraw voting districts in several states, including Louisiana.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Has the US Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act and how?

The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana's electoral map unconstitutional, impacting minority voter protections and redistricting efforts.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

No Longer Segregated': Karl Rove Argues Bombshell SCOTUS Decision Actually Empowers Black Voters

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's gerrymandered district may empower Black voters rather than diminish their representation.
more#supreme-court
#voting-rights-act
SF politics
fromThe Nation
21 hours ago

The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse

The Supreme Court fast-tracked a decision that undermines the Voting Rights Act, enabling southern states to redraw electoral maps before the midterms.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Trump uses Supreme Court ruling that weakens minority voting rights to improve his chances at the polls

The Supreme Court ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, affecting minority electoral representation and prompting Louisiana to postpone its primary elections.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Oh, Great, We've Lost the Last of the Voting Rights Act Now

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines protections against racial gerrymandering, significantly weakening the Voting Rights Act's effectiveness.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a 2028 Nightmare

The Supreme Court's decision enables extreme partisan gerrymandering, threatening minority representation in Southern states.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling

The Supreme Court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act, enabling states to redraw electoral maps and potentially dilute minority voting power.
SF politics
fromThe Nation
21 hours ago

The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse

The Supreme Court fast-tracked a decision that undermines the Voting Rights Act, enabling southern states to redraw electoral maps before the midterms.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Trump uses Supreme Court ruling that weakens minority voting rights to improve his chances at the polls

The Supreme Court ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, affecting minority electoral representation and prompting Louisiana to postpone its primary elections.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Oh, Great, We've Lost the Last of the Voting Rights Act Now

The Supreme Court's ruling undermines protections against racial gerrymandering, significantly weakening the Voting Rights Act's effectiveness.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

The Supreme Court Just Opened the Door to a 2028 Nightmare

The Supreme Court's decision enables extreme partisan gerrymandering, threatening minority representation in Southern states.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling

The Supreme Court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act, enabling states to redraw electoral maps and potentially dilute minority voting power.
more#voting-rights-act
#gerrymandering
US politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

AOC Calls on Dems to "Play by Same Rules" Republicans Do on Gerrymandering

Democrats should respond to GOP gerrymandering with their own redistricting until nonpartisan rules are established, according to Ocasio-Cortez.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Florida Republicans Are Gerrymandering. They Just Can't Say So.

Florida Republicans aim to gain four House seats through a secretive gerrymandering plan while avoiding legal repercussions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Marsha Blackburn Calls For Special Legislative Session to Eliminate All Dem House Seats In Her State

Sen. Marsha Blackburn calls for Tennessee legislature to reconvene to eliminate Democratic House districts following a Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

Republicans express anger over Virginia's redistricting plan that favors Democrats, while Democrats call out GOP hypocrisy on gerrymandering.
US politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

AOC Calls on Dems to "Play by Same Rules" Republicans Do on Gerrymandering

Democrats should respond to GOP gerrymandering with their own redistricting until nonpartisan rules are established, according to Ocasio-Cortez.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Florida Republicans Are Gerrymandering. They Just Can't Say So.

Florida Republicans aim to gain four House seats through a secretive gerrymandering plan while avoiding legal repercussions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Marsha Blackburn Calls For Special Legislative Session to Eliminate All Dem House Seats In Her State

Sen. Marsha Blackburn calls for Tennessee legislature to reconvene to eliminate Democratic House districts following a Supreme Court ruling on gerrymandering.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

AOC has 3 simple words for Republicans angry about Virginia's redistricting vote - LGBTQ Nation

Republicans express anger over Virginia's redistricting plan that favors Democrats, while Democrats call out GOP hypocrisy on gerrymandering.
more#gerrymandering
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

The Race to Be the Face of Manhattan

The 12th Congressional District of New York is a controversial creation resulting from flawed redistricting, merging distinct neighborhoods and sparking intense political rivalry.
#elections
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

In many states, election-denying candidates are running to control voting

Candidates denying election results are running for key offices in 23 states, impacting future elections and democracy.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's redistricting war leaves Republicans worse off

Redistricting could significantly impact the number of Democratic and Republican seats in various states for upcoming elections.
more#elections
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

"These are not normal times": Inside Democrats' sweeping 2028 redistricting plans

Legislators are increasingly open to redistricting efforts following a recent Supreme Court decision.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

Two days before early voting starts, Louisiana suspends congressional primaries after SCOTUS knocks majority-minority districts | Fortune

Louisiana suspended its congressional primaries to redraw maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act.
#florida
Miami food
fromTruthout
5 days ago

New Florida Redistricting Map Could Deliver 4 New House Seats to GOP in Midterms

Florida's new congressional map could provide Republicans with up to four additional seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Florida Democrat Protests With Color-Coordinated Bullhorn as GOP Majority Approves DeSantis' Gerrymandered Maps

Florida's mid-decade redistricting, urged by DeSantis, aims to benefit Republicans, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from Democrats.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight

Florida's new congressional map favors Republicans, potentially increasing their seats in the midterms amid ongoing national redistricting battles.
Miami food
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps

Republicans in Florida approved a congressional map that could increase their House seats from 20-8 to 24-4, despite significant opposition.
Miami food
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages

Florida's new redistricting plan shows 4 blue districts for Democrats and 24 red for Republicans, with legal challenges expected from Democratic groups.
Miami food
fromTruthout
5 days ago

New Florida Redistricting Map Could Deliver 4 New House Seats to GOP in Midterms

Florida's new congressional map could provide Republicans with up to four additional seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Florida Democrat Protests With Color-Coordinated Bullhorn as GOP Majority Approves DeSantis' Gerrymandered Maps

Florida's mid-decade redistricting, urged by DeSantis, aims to benefit Republicans, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from Democrats.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight

Florida's new congressional map favors Republicans, potentially increasing their seats in the midterms amid ongoing national redistricting battles.
Miami food
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Florida Republicans pass DeSantis-backed gerrymandered congressional maps

Republicans in Florida approved a congressional map that could increase their House seats from 20-8 to 24-4, despite significant opposition.
Miami food
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages

Florida's new redistricting plan shows 4 blue districts for Democrats and 24 red for Republicans, with legal challenges expected from Democratic groups.
more#florida
#florida-politics
SF politics
fromTampa Free Press
6 days ago

DeSantis Defies "Brooklyn Machine," Challenges Hakeem Jeffries Over New Florida Maps - Tampa Free Press

Governor DeSantis criticized Hakeem Jeffries, asserting Florida's redistricting was a necessary response to threats from national Democrats.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DeSantis Tells Hakeem Jeffries to Make My Day' Over Gerrymandering Retaliation Threat

Ron DeSantis challenges Hakeem Jeffries over redistricting efforts in Florida, asserting confidence in Republican strategies against Democratic threats.
SF politics
fromTampa Free Press
6 days ago

DeSantis Defies "Brooklyn Machine," Challenges Hakeem Jeffries Over New Florida Maps - Tampa Free Press

Governor DeSantis criticized Hakeem Jeffries, asserting Florida's redistricting was a necessary response to threats from national Democrats.
Miami food
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

DeSantis Tells Hakeem Jeffries to Make My Day' Over Gerrymandering Retaliation Threat

Ron DeSantis challenges Hakeem Jeffries over redistricting efforts in Florida, asserting confidence in Republican strategies against Democratic threats.
more#florida-politics
Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

How a Hakeem Jeffries quote about 'maximum warfare' spread without context - Poynter

Republicans criticized Democrats for violent rhetoric after Hakeem Jeffries' 'maximum warfare' comment, which was taken out of context regarding redistricting efforts.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

"I don't give a damn": Jeffries defends "maximum warfare" remark amid GOP criticism

Jeffries emphasizes a combative political strategy amid redistricting battles, facing criticism from Republicans for his 'maximum warfare' comment.
Austin
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Supreme Court Upholds Gerrymandered Texas Congressional Map

Texas' new congressional map, cleared by the Supreme Court, aims to add five Republican seats, amid controversy and claims of racial discrimination.
#virginia
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US Elections

VA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats

US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 week ago

Term-limited Trump mortgages GOP's future

Democrats lead Republicans by 4 points on the economy, marking a significant shift in voter sentiment since 2010.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Youngkin Should Have Done More': White House Blames Former GOP Governor for Redistricting Loss

Frustrations in the White House grow over Virginia's redistricting win for Democrats, with blame directed at former Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his inaction.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

VA Gov. Defends Redistricting as Temporary, Responsive Effort' to Counteract Trump Saying He Was Entitled' to More Seats

Virginia's redistricting referendum passed, allowing for congressional maps to be redrawn favorably for Democrats in response to Trump's actions.
US Elections
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Virginia Voters Told Trump Where to Stick His Gerrymandering

Virginia voters approved a measure allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially benefiting Democrats in upcoming elections.
more#virginia
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Something Different About This Version of the Democratic Party

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting referendum, potentially gaining four new House seats and shifting the political balance.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

DeSantis plots end run of Florida law to create more GOP House seats

DeSantis is pushing for a rushed redistricting plan in Florida to create more GOP-leaning districts before the November elections.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Wah, Wah, Wah': AOC Mocks Republicans for Complaining About Virginia Election Result

Republicans are frustrated with redistricting outcomes, while Democrats have been fighting against partisan gerrymandering for years.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump calls Virginia election rigged' after redistricting referendum

Trump claims Virginia election was rigged after a narrow referendum passed to redraw congressional maps.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Historic': Trump Campaign Honcho Makes Stunning Midterm Prediction After Virginia Loss

Republicans may gain seats in the midterms despite redistricting challenges, as Democrats lack a clear vision and policies.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing peace talks as Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WH Tried to Boot Alexandra Wilson Out of IN Senate Race: Rpt

White House officials pressured Indiana Senate candidate Alexandra Wilson to withdraw from the race through threats and job offers.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
Right-wing politics
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom is making a lot of gay jokes. Is he allowed to? - Queerty

Gavin Newsom's provocative humor and political tactics have drawn criticism from far-right Republicans, highlighting a complex dynamic in LGBTQ+ representation and political discourse.
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