What are your thoughts on this supercharged wave of gerrymandering of congressional districts across the Union?
A few theses as prompts: - in the short term it seems the status quo won't change much: whatever one side did the other will copy and cancel out - in the long run this will increase the level of polarization and intransigence in politics, furthering degrading the ability of Congress to do anything - voters might eventually elect "backlash" candidates to statewide office to balance things out eg R gov of Cal, D gov of Tex - your reaction to some of the above might be "based accelerate" but on the other hand is it possible to imagine a better way to reform Congress?
I think there’s a real opportunity for one side to step up and redraw these districts in a way that actually respects the natural structure of our communities. Districts should be based on the real towns, neighborhoods, and counties where people live and raise families — not on political gamesmanship. When the map reflects the way communities are truly organized, representation becomes more straightforward and more honest. This is how America used to be prior to mass media anyway.
This approach would strengthen local voices, making sure that leaders are accountable to people who actually share common concerns and values. It would also cut down on the confusion and division that comes from arbitrary boundaries designed for partisan gain.
Redrawing districts with communities in mind would do more than fix lines on a map — it would make governance itself more effective. Local priorities could be heard more clearly, and state and national leaders would have a better foundation for making decisions that reflect the will of the people. In short, respecting the natural order of communities strengthens the legitimacy of our institutions and makes representative government work the way it was intended.
> When the map reflects the way communities are truly organized, representation becomes more straightforward and more honest. This is how America used to be prior to mass media anyway
“Gerrymandering” is named after an early 19th century redistricting. The problem is as old as America