Lobbying in state legislatures and local governments has become a common practice. It is the act of influencing government officials … More
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The Importance of Redistricting and Voting Rights in the US
Reapportionment: The Importance of Redistricting and Voting Rights In the United States, reapportionment is a process that occurs every ten … More
Gerrymandering and Single-Party Control: The Imbalance of Power in American Politics
In a recent tweet, The New York Times highlighted an issue that has been plaguing American politics for some time … More
Is the Seventeenth Amendment Still Serving Its Purpose?
On April 8, 1913, the Seventeenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified. This amendment provided for the direct … More
The Partisan Politics of State Legislatures: A Case Study in Divisive Issues
State Legislatures: A Case Study in Partisan Politics State legislatures are often seen as the training ground for future politicians … More