Gerrymandering violates the spirit of America's birth

Gerrymandering violates the spirit of America's birth

A 1965 "Wizard of Id" comic strip by Johnny Hart and Brant Parker went as follows: The diminutive but tyrannical king is addressing his subjects on the need for peace and harmony. He then proclaims, "We must all live by…

The Experiment Continues: The unfortunate gerrymandering wars

GUEST COMMENTARY: Most Americans today are unhappy not only with the parties but with the system itself. They are tired of letting the king make the rules. The last time this happened, nearly 250 years ago this month, it led…

Commentary: The unfortunate gerrymandering wars

Frederic J. Fransen A 1965 “Wizard of Id” comic strip by Johnny Hart and Brant Parker went as follows: The diminutive but tyrannical king is addressing his subjects on the need for peace and harmony. He then proclaims, “We must all live by the Golden Rule.” The people were confused at what he meant until the Joker clued them in: “He means whoever has the gold makes the rules.” The converse is also true: “Whoever makes the rules has the gold.” I …