The History and Potential Danger of Gerrymandering

Today, we explore the contentious topic of partisan gerrymandering and its profound impact on our electoral system. Host Marcus Atkinson and Chuck Cammarata are joined by Carol Kuniholm, Fair Districts PA's co-founder, expert on fair redistricting, and their NW PA Representative, Michael Bucell. They both bring extensive knowledge and advocacy to shed light on the real-world consequences of gerrymandering. It can skew representation, dilute voting power, and undermine the principles of fair elections. Carol Kuniholm, Together, we'll unravel the complexities, discuss recent developments, and explore why reforming this practice is crucial for preserving the integrity of our electoral process. Join us as we navigate through the dangers, implications, and potential solutions to partisan gerrymandering on NEXT with Marcus Atkinson.
Show links:Fair Districts PA website: https://www.fairdistrictspa.com/FDPA petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/join-fdpa-support-redistricting-reform-2
Fix Harrisburg website: https://www.fixharrisburg.com/Fix Harrisburg petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/fix-harrisburg/

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