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Texas' Big, Bad Week for Voter Suppression and Gerrymandering
Within two days, courts reject second election map, voter ID bill
"...First congressional redistricting; then, in short succession, voter ID and the state..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hearing on Gerrymandering Set for April 27
A hearing on congressional redistricting is set for April 27
"...districts, as drawn by state reps in the 2011 redistricting, violate the Voting Rights Act. They are: the massive..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: May 30
All the news that's fit to blog
"...Redistricting drags on, the APD makes a big bust, and..."

May 30, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

'No Compromise' on Gerrymandering Travis
State refusing to back down on shattering Travis
"...In the latest twist in redistricting, the State of Texas has said it is nearing..."

Feb. 13, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Behind Closed Doors
As the Feb. 6 redistricting deadline gets close, what cost unanimity?
"...6. That's the deadline set by the San Antonio redistricting panel for all parties to agree on interim House,..."

Jan. 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Court Issues Congressional Map
Updated: Democrats respond to new boundaries
"...three-judge panel in San Antonio has issued interim Congressional redistricting maps that go some of the way to making..."

Nov. 23, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gerrymandering: The Movie
Screening at Ritz tonight examines redistricting tactics
"...before the Legislature happens like clockwork every 10 years: redistricting. If you're a political junkie, you may want to..."

Jan. 24, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Shapleigh Rips Into GOP Witness
Former Justice Department lawyer participated in Texas re-redistricting
"...he played a role in the infamous 2003 Texas re-redistricting). The letter reads in part:..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

House
Redistricting
"...about how the Travis County Dems got screwed in redistricting, the new six-district House map is pretty much what..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Riding the Pinwheel
The GOP redraws the map of Texas – brazenly sidestepping most of the state's newest voters
"...waiting to testify against a really bad state Senate redistricting map that would unnecessarily carve up Travis County four..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: Supremes v. Texas
The future of U.S. politics may become, "Vote for Show, Map for Dough"
"...with thus far unblemished judicial success, that the 2003 re-redistricting of Texas only corrected historical injustices instituted by Texas..."

March 10, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"..."Redistricting -- The Party supports an amendment to the Texas..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Slay the Dragon
Hard-hitting political documentary shows the menace of gerrymandering is coming back
"...2008, the Republican State Leadership Committee set up the Redistricting Majority Project, aka Project REDMAP: an initiative to flip..."

April 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Districts Set the Stage for the Politics of the 2020s
The city and state begin to show their work
"...lawmakers and (in Austin) extraordinary citizens in charge of redistricting have begun to show their work. The city Independent..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference
Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people
"...president William Crozer and James Redstone joined the conference. Redistricting: Citizens Only..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Endangered Species?
The remaining rural Democrats in the Legislature consider their options -- and fight back.
"...elimination by the GOP, either via the 2001 legislative redistricting, a heavy influx of campaign cash, or both...."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...when the House convened to hear HB 3 on redistricting. I knew I'd entered an episode of the surreal..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...High Tech Redistricting..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Why We are Here -- Working to Defend Texas
The "quorum-busting" Democrats defend their actions.
"...The redistricting plan scheduled today before the Texas House of Representatives..."

May 16, 2003 News Column

Travis County Border Conflict Smolders On
Commissioners work precinct boundaries with politics in mind
"...the partially successful lawsuit brought to overturn Tom DeLay's re-redistricting plan the last time the Texas GOP tried to..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

On the Lege
The redistricting conference committee doesn't look like Texas, and Strayhorn gets slapped
"...heartily embraced proportional representation in its crusade for congressional re-redistricting. The number of Republicans in the state's D.C. delegation..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Albuquerque or Bust!
The Texas Senate Democrats make a stand in New Mexico against congressional redistricting.
"...it takes to kill the Republican plan for congressional redistricting. "It's difficult to be certain," said Laredo Sen. Judith..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma
The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.
"...The particular bill targeted by the Democrats is the Redistricting Committee Substitute for House Bill 3398 (set on the..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Meanwhile, at the Supreme Court ...
"...become an elephant in the (court)room during the Texas redistricting trial. The seahorse, along with the "upside-down Chinese dragon"..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle
The gavel comes down on the Lege that wouldn't Leave
"...DeLay began demanding re-redistricting before the regular session began, but with a $10..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle
The imposition of probation is the latest attempt of the GOP leadership to put minority senators in their place.
"...anyone might even suggest that their actions in the re-redistricting controversy are tainted by any implication of racial discrimination...."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On the Lege
A week in the Legislature with Tom, Robert, Steve, and Carol
"...The House passed its congressional re-redistricting map in the wee hours of Sept. 17, following..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Column by Michael King

On The Lege
The GOP Senate tightens the screws on the absent Texas 11.
"...The battle over congressional re-redistricting hit a new level of pettiness and absurdity on..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Michael King

The Hottest Race in Texas
The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House
"...Democrats a strong advantage in the battle over statewide redistricting...."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Field of Dreamers
Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.
"...say it is a must to win decisively. With redistricting from the 2000 census on the horizon, it's likely..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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