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 McCutcheon

Un-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 Geeting

Is 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 Shepelavy

Redistricting Deconstructed: What 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 Tannen

Redistricting Deconstructed: What 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 Tannen

Redistricting Deconstructed: What 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 Tannen

Is 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 Platt

How 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 Platt