Understanding Gerrymandering Through the Imaginary State of Hexapolis
By
jaredwiener
The kind of bagel you'd toss to the pigeons.
Summary
The article introduces an imaginary state called Hexapolis to explain the concept of gerrymandering, where lawmakers from the Purple or Yellow Party redraw congressional district lines to gain electoral advantages. It highlights the criticism of gerrymandering for disenfranchising voters and increasing polarization.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEvery 10 years, Hexapolis redraws its congressional district lines — just like the United States does.
Lawmakers in either the Purple Party or Yellow Party control redistricting.
Your only mission is to gerrymander your party to power.
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