Mike from Mother Jones writes, "The Dems do this too, but these charts show how Republicans have become masters as gerrymandering their way to victory. In North Carolina, for instance, more than half of the electorate voted for Democratic representation, yet Republicans will fill about 70 percent of the state's House seats. Maybe that's not quite cheating–it is legal, after all–but it sure smells like it."
Gerrymandering in North Carolina: win <50% of the popular vote, take 70% of the seats
- COMMENTS
- corruption
- nc
- politics
- short
Progressive Democrat fends off Republican-backed centrist in Pennsylvania primary
Summer Lee, the first black woman elected in Pennsylvania to the U.S House of Representatives and a strong progressive voice in Congress, handily defeated a centrist challenger in Tuesday's Democratic… READ THE REST
Jesse Watters bemoans "cruel" punishment of forcing Trump to sit in court: "he needs sunlight"
The right-wing outrage machine is firing on all cylinders over the vicious mistreatment of their dear leader, Donald Trump , as he faces the music for his hush money scandal. Yesterday… READ THE REST
The Roberts Court dodges responsibility
"Why would you think that these nine people are the best people to judge and weigh those policy judgments?" Chief Justice Roberts's question is a good one! Happy to make… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST