The League of Women Voters of Northern Portage County (LWVNPC), a small, hyperlocal voting rights and civic engagement group, operates at the edge of the Cleveland suburbs, where cul-de-sacs bleed …
Redrawing Our Future: Issue One and the End of Gerrymandering in Ohio
Issue One will be on the ballot this November for Ohioans. I spoke to Catey Wolfe, the Campaign Manager for Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, about the importance of ending partisan …
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Fighting for Redistricting Reform in 2024
In the heart of a pivotal election season, I had the opportunity to attend a redistricting reform meeting hosted by Common Cause Ohio. With the stakes at an all-time high—especially concerning Issue 1 …
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How Did Trump’s Presidency Bomb American Democracy?
The United States is one of the world's oldest democracies, being originally founded in 1776. In contrast to nations that have existed for centuries, America is only 247 years old. Since its …
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How Gerrymandering Happens and the Threat it Poses
Gerrymandering is one of the most divisive issues in the United States, and for good reason. In fact, in 2021 CNN reported that voters consider gerrymandering to be biggest election related issue in …
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How Data Collection Undermines Democracy
When using personal and private data, artificial intelligence can fundamentally discriminate against race, religion, and sex and the lack of data privacy permits therefore permits gerrymandering and …
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Discussing Gerrymandering in the United States
Many Americans take no note of the redistricting process that takes place every ten years within each state; but I argue that we should be paying close attention. Redistricting is simply the way that …
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Orban Wins Election Yet Again: What Does This Mean for Democracy in Hungary?
Incumbent Viktor Orban wins fourth consecutive election as Prime Minister, which raises concerns for Hungary's democracy as the Fidesz party continues to extend their control. April 3, 2022, …