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Gerrymandering, explained.

No jargon, no spin. Here is what gerrymandering actually is, how it works, why it touches your vote, and what regular people can do about it.

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The basics

If you read nothing else, read these. They cover what gerrymandering is and why it matters to every voter.

What is gerrymandering?

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How does it actually work? What are "cracking" and "packing"?

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Why should an everyday voter care?

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Do both parties do it?

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How the rules work

When the lines get redrawn, what the courts will and will not do, and the reforms that point toward fairer maps.

What is redistricting, and when does it happen?

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Is gerrymandering legal?

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What are "fair maps"?

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What is an independent redistricting commission?

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What is "compactness," and why do weird shapes matter?

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What you can do

You do not need to be an expert to help. Here is how ordinary people move this forward, and how we work alongside them.

What can ordinary people do about gerrymandering?

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How is Fair Maps America working on this?

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I still have a question. Can I talk to a real person?

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