See here.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
“Columbia Law School draws new California congressional maps”–CORRECTED POST
Nate Persily’s students draw a plan for California congressional districts.
Important Note: An earlier version of this post incorrectly stated that Nate Persily drew these districts with his students. In fact, they were drawn by Nate’s students and Nate has not endorsed this plan. I regret the error.
“Dithering on Redistricting”
The NY Times offers this editorial.
“Groups Form to Aid Democrats With Anonymous Money”
The NY Times offers this report.
Interesting Eighth Circuit Opinion Holding that Laws Regulating False Campaign Speech in Ballot Measure Elections Subject to Strict Scutiny
See the opinion in 281 Care Committee v. Arneson. The court also declines to hold that false campaign speech is unprotected speech under the First Amendment.
“The Double Billing of Florida Taxpayers”
Gerry Hebert blogs.
“Statement of Democracy 21 President Fred Wertheimer Raising Concerns about New 501(c)(4) Tax-Exempt Group Formed by Former Obama White House Officials”
See here.
WWSD?
Politico asks What Would Soros Do in 2012?
“Racial Gerrymandering: To the media and academe, segregated congressional districts are enlightened public policy.”
Abby Thernstrom has written this piece for National Review Online.
“Voter Photo ID Bill Unlikely to Become Law”
The latest from Minnesota.
“Judge Won’t Halt Dem’s Challenge to White”
The latest from Indiana.
“Sacramento Opens Redistricting to Citizens via Free Online App”
See this press release.
“Primary Status: NH Dems file complaint against Romney over contributions”
The Union-Leader offers this report.