The History of Gerrymandering and Its Impact on Pennsylvania
Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
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The History of Gerrymandering and Its Impact on Pennsylvania," a free lecture at the Jefferson Educational Society on Feb. 8., should prove compelling.
To provide a context for gerrymandering, Dr. Robert Speel will discuss the political and legal history of gerrymandering in the United States, various gerrymandering strategies, and how different states have either taken gerrymandering to extremes or attempted to stop gerrymandering. To address its impacts on Pennsylvania voters, Dr. Carol Kuniholm will describe the current redistricting process in Pennsylvania, explain the impact of gerrymandering on PA policy, economy and communities, and suggest ways citizens can help advocate for reform.
