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zanana1

(6,508 posts) Thu Apr 30, 2026, 05:27 AM Apr 30

I've been reading about the SCOTUS decision on the Voting Rights Act and I might just be losing brain cells, but is this the same as gerrymandering?

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Explain this to me like I'm a six year old. [View all] zanana1 Apr 30 OP

Seems About Right ProfessorGAC Apr 30 #2

Not if the plan is to ensure that no non-whites or women malaise Apr 30 #4

That May Be The Plan ProfessorGAC Apr 30 #6

Just power. malaise Apr 30 #7

Because I said so. mercuryblues Apr 30 #3

Setting back the clock to when it's OK to own people. Kid Berwyn Apr 30 #5