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End Gerrymandering

End Gerrymandering
New York Times Saturday 17 October 2026, 11:00 UTC By The Editorial Board 1 min read
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A ban on extreme partisan gerrymandering could restore much of the congressional diversity that the Voting Rights Act initially made possible.

A ban on extreme partisan gerrymandering could restore much of the congressional diversity that the Voting Rights Act initially made possible.
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