Progressive Voices

The gerrymandered Ohio General Assembly figured by mounting a low-turnout August special election, they could change the rules for how the state constitution is amended, and thus keep abortion rights activists from being able to change the rules by enshrining women’s rights in the constitution. They were wrong. Here’s a short essay on how gerrymandering, the Electoral College, and certain Senate rules act to keep democracy out of reach for many Americans. I hope you’ll listen.