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At 250, American democracy is in turmoil
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (693+ words) Read At 250, American democracy is in turmoil by Maria Saporta for Saporta Report here....
Georgia voting advocates celebrate delay on redistricting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) Voting rights advocates are celebrating the decision by Georgia lawmakers to scrap talks of redistricting following a press conference and rally held on the morning of June 17. Hours before the special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp, Speaker of the…...
Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting
2+ week, 2+ day ago (777+ words) The aborted effort to reduce nonwhite voters" representation contrasts other Southern states where Republican majorities moved quickly to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the November midterms, partly in response to President Donald Trump"s pleas to shore up the GOP…...
Georgia GOP drops redistricting plan that would hurt Black representation
2+ week, 2+ day ago (104+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Gov. Brian Kemp had called a special session so Republicans could secure…...
Georgia Republicans scrap redistricting talks before special session begins
2+ week, 2+ day ago (255+ words) Georgia lawmakers scrapped redrawing the state's Congressional maps just hours before gaveling in for a special session called by Gov. Brian Kemp. Democrats and voting rights groups said Republicans had not provided drafts of the proposed new boundaries, which were…...