Topic: Gerrymandering
Why Should We Care about Moore v. Harper — and Independent State Legislature Doctrine?
Former federal judge and current Dickinson College President John E. Jones III explains what the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling means — and what that means for democratic elections
By Lauren McCutcheonUn-Gerrymandering PA?
New maps to determine who will represent us in Harrisburg are being drawn up by state legislators. Philly 3.0’s engagement director runs down what we know so far—and what we can do keep the process fair.
By Jon GeetingIs Gerrymandering Here to Stay?
A Supreme Court ruling last week seemed to end the dream of non-partisan electoral districting. So why is the state’s chief reformer not worried?
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyWhat is the 1st District?
With the state's new districts set to take effect in time for the May primary, a demographer breaks down what they really look like
By Jonathan TannenWhat is the 5th District?
With the state's new districts set to take effect in time for the May primary, a demographer breaks down what they really look like
By Jonathan TannenWhat is the 2nd District?
With the state's new districts set to take effect in time for the May primary, a demographer breaks down what they really look like
By Jonathan TannenIs This What Progress Looks Like?
Partisans like civil rights icon Ryan Costello might disagree, but the PA Supreme Court’s redrawn congressional map may be a rarity: A solution
By Larry PlattHow Gerrymandering Got Its Groove On
Author David Daley on how the practice came to be, how Pennsylvania is ground zero for it, and how reform is finally on the way
By Larry PlattIs this the end of PA gerrymandering?
A state politics watcher says a state Supreme Court trial set to begin Monday could be a game-changer
By Charlie BacasOur Toxic Gerrymandering
A pair of Pennsylvania political analysts explain why the democracy-killing practice might finally end
By G. Terry Madonna and Michael L. Young