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December 31, 2020
Matt Ford
How to Fix the House of Representatives
Thanks to gerrymandering, Congress’ lower chamber is a distorted representation of the American people. Here’s a remedy.
October 19, 2020
Bruce Bartlett
A Broken Census Can Break Democracy
The census is best known for determining how we the people are represented. But it also quietly defends our democracy from deeper problems.
June 19, 2017
Clio Chang
The Supreme Court just took up a case that could be a huge blow to Republicans.
June 29, 2015
Paul Blest
The Supreme Court Gave Democrats a Fighting Chance to Win Back the House
August 27, 2014
Brian Beutler
Democrats Shouldn't Seek Revenge for Republican Redistricting. They Should Offer This Deal Instead.
July 26, 2013
Nora Caplan-Bricker
Texas's Next Governor Can't Wait to Fight Eric Holder
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