Why Redistricting Threatens Democracy

John Nichols

February 1, 2012 | This article appeared in the February 20, 2012 edition of The Nation.

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It eliminates competition and guarantees incumbent power.

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John Nichols

John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, has written the Beat since 1999. His posts have been circulated...

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