Political parties
Over 50 Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives have fled the state in an attempt to halt a vote on redrawing congressional district maps, a move aimed at cementing Republican power ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The move comes as President Donald Trump pushes for Texas Republicans
Gerrymandering
The recent gerrymandering move in Texas has left Democrats in reliably blue states like California and New York wondering what to do in response. According to an expert, the answer lies in using their political power to counterbalance the authoritarian right's tactics. In other words, California and New
Gerrymandering
Texas Republicans' bold move to redraw the state's congressional maps in the middle of the decade, outside the normal redistricting process, has sparked widespread controversy. The proposed map would add three new districts that would have voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, solidifying the GOP'
Democracy
For over seven decades, the Kashmiri people have faced one of the longest and bloodiest struggles for self-determination in modern history. The recent elections in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have been marred by a record-low voter turnout, plunging from 52.14% in 2014 to a mere 22.33% in
Gerrymandering
In 1812, the term "gerrymander" was coined to describe the manipulation of electoral districts by Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry. Today, gerrymandering remains a pervasive issue in US democracy, with 40 states allowing state legislatures to determine district composition through simple majority votes. The practice of drawing district maps
