Politics

Gerrymandering Must Die, But It Won't Stop Polarization

PARTIAL CURE

In this essay adapted from his book, ‘Dead Center,’ former congressman Jason Altmire argues that abolishing rigged voting districts is no cure all for political gridlock.

Jason Altmire
Jason Altmire
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Jason Altmire

Jason Altmire

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