September 1, 2011 •
Georgia Adjourns Special Session
Agreement on Redistricting Reached During Georgia Special Session
The Georgia General Assembly, in special session since August 15, 2011, adjourned on August 31, 2011.
The adjournment comes after reaching agreements concerning legislative redistricting.
August 23, 2011 •
West Virginia Special Session Adjourns
Session addressed redistricting
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned the second special session on redistricting on August 21, 2011.
Here is the announcement on the West Virginia Legislature’s blog.
Photo of the West Virginia State Capitol by Garkeith on Wikipedia.
August 15, 2011 •
West Virginia Governor Calls Additional Special Session
Will Address Redistricting
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has called another special session of the state Legislature to address redistricting following his veto of the redistricting bill passed during the last special session.
The special session will begin at noon on Thursday, August 18, 2011.
Photo of the West Virginia State Capitol building by Analogue Kid on Wikipedia.
July 27, 2011 •
Georgia to Convene Special Session
Redistricting the Focus
The Georgia General Assembly is scheduled to convene in special session on Monday, August 15, 2011.
The primary topic of discussion is to be redistricting.
Photo of the Georgia State Capitol dome by Connor.carey on Wikipedia.
March 22, 2011 •
Battle of the Gerrymanders
Technology is allowing people to get involved in the redistricting process.
You may live in a state where the state Legislature has the responsibility of drawing the congressional districts, or you may live in a state where an independent commission does the job. One thing is certain, now that the 2010 U.S. Census has published its findings, there is renewed interest by average citizens in the redistricting process.
Something is different this time around, though. We now have software that allows anyone with a computer to come up with their own redistricting plans. There are enthusiasts out there who would like to see fairer and more competitive races, some who would like to see their political party wipe out their opponents, and some who would just like to get rid of crazy-shaped gerrymander districts. For many hobbyists, this has been just for fun, but others are really trying to make a change. The Commonwealth of Virginia even held a Redistricting Competition.
Here are two interesting articles on the subject:
“Technology allows citizens to be part of redistricting process” by Gregory Korte in USA Today from March 21.
“Hobbyists Take Up Redrawing Congressional Maps” by Danny Yadron in the Wall Street Journal from March 21.
Are you eager give it a try? Fear not, you can use Dave’s Redistricting App. Now, go slay some Gerrymanders!
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