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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Civil Rights Lawyer: SCOTUS Voting Rights Ruling Is "Free Pass to Discriminate"

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling undermines the Voting Rights Act, impacting majority-Black districts and enabling potential discrimination in redistricting.
more#voting-rights-act
SF politics
fromAxios
17 hours 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.
#supreme-court
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
20 hours 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
2 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.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Elie Honig Warns Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling Certainly Will' Impact Midterms

The Supreme Court's ruling may lead to the elimination of majority-minority districts, impacting the midterm elections significantly.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court Shoots Down Louisiana's Majority-Black Congressional District in Landmark Decision

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana's majority-Black Congressional district is unconstitutional, impacting future redistricting efforts.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
20 hours 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
2 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
2 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

What SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act could mean for California

The Supreme Court's decision on Louisiana's congressional map may lead to challenges against redistricting efforts nationwide, affecting minority voter protections.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Elie Honig Warns Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling Certainly Will' Impact Midterms

The Supreme Court's ruling may lead to the elimination of majority-minority districts, impacting the midterm elections significantly.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Supreme Court Shoots Down Louisiana's Majority-Black Congressional District in Landmark Decision

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Louisiana's majority-Black Congressional district is unconstitutional, impacting future redistricting efforts.
more#supreme-court
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
4 days 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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
4 days 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
#gerrymandering
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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
2 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
2 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Unprecedented congressional redistricting risks increased gerrymandering, with Virginia's recent map changes expected to benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day 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
2 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
2 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war

Unprecedented congressional redistricting risks increased gerrymandering, with Virginia's recent map changes expected to benefit Democrats in upcoming elections.
more#gerrymandering
#florida-politics
SF politics
fromTampa Free Press
1 day 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
1 day 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.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Mississippi Will Move Quickly to Redraw Its Judicial District Lines

The existing judicial district lines had been successfully challenged by a group of Black voters who said they diluted minority voters' ability to elect a representative of their choice.
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Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
4 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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
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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 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.
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
1 week 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.
#trump
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week 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 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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The next redistricting battle might be who is counted in state legislative districts

As the Framers of the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment comprehended, representatives serve all residents, not just those eligible or registered to vote. Such a change would likely lead to a transfer of political influence away from urban areas that are younger and more racially diverse, and toward rural areas that are older and whiter.
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#congressional-retirement
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

Veteran Republican congressman Darrell Issa is retiring after 23 years representing San Diego-area districts due to redistricting that shifted his district from Republican to Democratic advantage.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

Veteran Republican congressman Darrell Issa is retiring after 23 years representing San Diego-area districts due to redistricting that shifted his district from Republican to Democratic advantage.
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Austin
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Texas Democrats force runoff between pioneering LGBTQ+ current House rep and ex-congressman

Julie Johnson and Colin Allred advance to a May 26 runoff for Texas's 33rd Congressional District after neither secured 50 percent in the Democratic primary.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

U.S. Supreme Court halts order to redraw Malliotakis' congressional district * Brooklyn Paper

The Supreme Court halted a Manhattan judge's order to redraw New York's 11th Congressional District, preserving Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis's seat ahead of midterm elections.
US Elections
fromapps.npr.org
1 month ago

North Carolina Results

North Carolina's March 3 primary features an open U.S. Senate seat with former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley leading their respective party contests, alongside multiple contested House primaries affected by redistricting.
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