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Slay the Gerrymander
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Grace discusses the effect of gerrymandering, sharing how it influences the political structure in South Carolina. She explains how legislative boundaries are redrawn by the party in power resulting in a less responsive government, a lack of accountability, and the imposition of radical ideologies. Grace explores the judiciary's stance on gerrymandering. She suggests that a non-partisan commission should oversee redistricting, instead of the legislature, to secure a fair and representative government.
00:00 Introduction to Gerrymandering
00:25 Understanding the Census and Redistricting
02:10 The Origin of Gerrymandering
02:30 Cracking and Packing: Common Gerrymandering Techniques
03:10 The Impact of Gerrymandering on Democracy
03:30 The Role of Technology in Gerrymandering
04:11 The Consequences of Gerrymandering
05:13 The Solution to Gerrymandering
05:39 Gerrymandering in the Courts
06:55 The Future of Gerrymandering
07:29 Gerrymandering and Partisan Extremism
08:22 The Importance of Checks and Balances
08:34 Conclusion and Further Discussion
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