New York, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, and New Jersey announce coordinated mid-cycle redistricting efforts to counter Republican gerrymandering, effectively ending the constitutional norm of decennial redistricting tied to census.
In the 2012 congressional elections, North Carolina Democratic candidates receive over 50% of the statewide popular vote but win only 4 of the state’s 13 congressional seats—a stark demonstration of how the Republican-drawn maps from 2011 effectively nullify voter preferences. The results …
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In 1997 and 1998, the banking, insurance, and securities industries spend over $300 million to advance financial deregulation, including $58 million in direct campaign contributions to Democratic and Republican candidates, $87 million in soft money contributions to both parties, and $163 million on …
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