Whither shall it wander? Gerrymandering

Article Abstract:

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that may end the practice of gerrymandering voting districts along racial lines. A North Carolina district created to ensure the election of a black representative did not survive a court challenge by five white voters.

Social policy, United States. Supreme Court, Election districts

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Back to the ghetto?

Article Abstract:

A Supreme Court decision on the lack of validity of a North Carolina voting district may end the practice of gerrymandering along racial lines. It is up to African-Americans to increase their representation in government by conventional means.

Segregation, African American suffrage

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Missing the bus: Black voters

Article Abstract:

It may be a mistake for Bill Clinton to assume he has the African-American vote. Cool relationship with Jesse Jackson, low Black voter turnout in the primaries, and more conservative Blacks, may mean he will not get the support anticipated.

Presidential candidates, Race relations

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