The process of gerrymandering has become extremely political with politicians being able to draw those maps, and largely to the favor for the political party in the majority.
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Kurds Vote Overwhelmingly for Independence in Iraq
Following through on a long-desired promise to have a country of their own Kurds in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and Syria have finally been able to place votes for independence.
A Resurgent Russia Causing EU Countries to Increase Military Spending
In response to a resurgent Russia and an ongoing threat from ISIS, EU countries and Sweden are proposing an increase in military budgets.
China Communist Party Expanding Internet Crackdown
People should remember that even though the Chinese Communist Party has been modernizing with the times, the party still represents a heavy restriction on personal freedoms and a restriction on everyday life.
New York State Political Corruption is a Problem That Won’t Go Away
Following in a long history of corruption in New York politics, seven local officials from the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island have been indicted on corruption charges which can land them in prison for a very long time.
Colorado Repeals Ballot Selfie Law
Colorado did the right thing by decriminalizing the celebration of people wanting to share that they participated democracy, which is one of the most patriotic civic duties a citizen can participate in.
Trump Election Miss Still Costing Gambling Websites in a Huge Way
Following the election of President Donald Trump in November, political betting websites in England and Ireland are paying massive payouts to people who placed their bets with President Trump.
The New Voting Commission is Designed to Restrict Voter Rights
If President Trump and Republicans really want to make sure that we have integrity in our elections and make sure voter fraud is not a problem, they would invest in new technology for voting machines.
GOP Pass Laws Limiting Arizona Democracy for Everyday People
The recent move has historic influence as Arizona has been, since its inception into the Union, the most active state when it comes to ballot initiatives. Arizona’s first ballot initiative was in 1912.
Voting Machine Upgrades in Need Around the United States
As a nation that prides itself on being up to date on the latest technology and software, the United States is failing terribly behind in one major category, working voting machines on election days.