Three political writers from The Atlantic are hosting a live Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, diving into the complex and increasingly contentious world of gerrymandering and redistricting in the United States. The panel — Russell Berman, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, and Marc Novicoff — brings together coverage of recent Supreme Court rulings on the Voting Rights Act, state-level battles over election administration in places like Arizona and Louisiana, and the growing concern that aggressive partisan map-drawing could leave millions of Americans without meaningful congressional representation. The session offers a rare window into how major newsrooms are tracking the intersection of electoral law, state politics, and democratic accountability as redistricting fights intensify across the country.
Hi, Reddit! As writers covering politics at The Atlantic, we have reported on gerrymandering efforts across the country. I (Russell Berman) have explored how election reformers have hoped that redistricting will prompt reforms to voting policy. I’ve also reported on why the gerrymandering fight has been different in Florida. As for me (Yvonne Wingett Sanchez), I’ve covered the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, and its ramifications in one southern state. I’ve also reported from Maricopa County, in Arizona, where I spoke with residents about the brawl over who has the power to administer elections. And I (Marc Novicoff) have covered the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—and how its ruling has opened the door to aggressive redistricting schemes. I have also argued that America is moving toward a “gerrymandering apocalypse,” in which partisan redistricting means that millions of Americans may effectively have no congressional representation at all. We’re happy to answer your questions and discuss our reporting. Ask us anything! Proof photo here: https://x.com/TheAtlantic/status/2095542368313233542?s=20 Thank you all so much for talking with us today! It was a pleasure to answer your questions. You can follow The Atlantic’s latest coverage at theatlantic.com. — Russell Berman, Yvonnne Wingett Sanchez, Marc Novicoff submitted by /u/theatlantic [link] [comments]
