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Perspective: Is this the end of the road for redistricting battles in Utah?
November 12 - Deseret News
Why Judge Gibson’s ruling is seen by so many as good news protecting democracy, not undermining it
American Conversations: Gerrymandering with Kate Compton Barr and Samuel Wang
November 10 - Heather Cox Richardson
Join Sam Wang and Kate Barr in conversation with Heather Cox Richardson on gerrymandering in the context of mid-decade redistricting efforts nation-wide.
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Democrats push fight against Trump in California redistricting effort
October 31 — Al Jazeera
Lab director Sam Wang speaks to Aljazeera about recent redistricting efforts in California, and the national implications of Proposition 50, which voters will decide on in the coming week.