Results for: Gerrymandering

Ohio’s Issue 1, a ballot initiative slated for November 5th, is facing fierce opposition from both Republicans and Democrats alike, as it is seen as a blatant attempt by the ‘hard left’ to permanently gerrymander the state’s congressional districts in their favor. This article dives into the controversy surrounding the issue, highlighting the massive amounts of dark money flowing into Ohio from out-of-state leftist organizations and exposing the potential consequences for both the state’s political landscape and the future of American democracy.

For decades, the Republican party has worked to suppress Black votes, as evidenced by the gerrymandering of congressional districts in Louisiana and Alabama. Despite the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Southern states continue to fight against Black representation, with the latest action being a lawsuit to block a new map that would include a second Black district in Louisiana. Lawmakers such as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former President Trump claim concerns about election integrity, but the facts show that voter fraud by noncitizens is not a widespread issue. The real threat to democracy is the ongoing racism and white supremacy that has been baked into the nation’s systems, such as the electoral college and the underrepresentation of Black voters.