By Staff Writer | November 24, 2019
North Carolina’s congressional districts after the 2010 Census, district lines were re-drawn to favor Republican leadership. Source: US Geological Survey Graphic: Curt Merrill, CNN
American politics has become more polarized and extreme over the last decade just at Asheville, North Carolina — now split between two of the most gerrymandered districts in the country.
Gerrymandering — the dark art of drawing political maps to favor one party and disadvantage the other, which can be traced back to the earliest days of the nation — fundamentally altered the nature of political representation in the largest city in western North Carolina.
Take a look at this piece to understand the very real consequences of gerrymandering. In Asheville, NC, we see what happens when district lines are drawn for maximum partisan advantage: It mean citizens’ voices are diminished. It means more polarization. https://t.co/CLBQLPfTsu
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