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Virginia voters approved a plan to redraw congressional maps that could flip four Republican seats to Democrats in 2026. The move balances similar redistricting efforts by Republicans in Texas and other states.
Katie Fahey had no political experience when she posted about ending gerrymandering in Michigan. Her simple social media message sparked a citizen movement that successfully changed how voting districts are drawn in her state.
A new Supreme Court decision limiting race-based congressional districts could actually increase Black voter influence by making them pivotal swing voters instead of concentrating them in "safe" districts. The shift means candidates will need to actively compete for minority votes across more districts.
India's groundbreaking plan to reserve a third of parliamentary seats for women has united parties on gender equality, even as they navigate complex questions about fair representation. The 2023 bill represents a historic step toward closing a gap where women currently hold just 14% of seats.
India is fast-tracking a historic law that will reserve one-third of Parliament seats for women, potentially making it reality before 2029. The government is consulting opposition parties on amendments that could expand the legislature from 543 to 816 seats, with 273 guaranteed for women.