For today’s bonus episode, we’re going to talk about all that’s been going on with gerrymandering. We’ll examine how the fiery debate on California’s new gerrymandering bill is ultimately philosophical in nature, look at reasons for why gerrymandering is bad, and debate circumstances where the practice could be justified.

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Full article: Fighting fire with fire: the ethics of retaliatory gerrymandering

Redistricting war between Texas and California is about to jolt the midterms - POLITICO

Texas GOP passes the House gerrymander Trump asked for - POLITICO

California’s governor signed a redistricting plan. What happens next?

California Republicans sue over redistricting, allege constitutional violations

Newsom signs off on redistricting plan for California in retaliation to Republicans' plan in Texas

'Fight fire with fire': Newsom unveils California redistricting effort

Republicans sue over California redistricting as Newsom mocks Trump with Patriot Shop

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