Tag: voting rights
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Virginia Democrats Move to Reopen Congressional Maps — Just Five Years After Voters Backed “Fair Maps” Reform
Virginia’s recent political discourse centers on House Joint Resolution 6007, which could allow legislators to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, countering aggressive Republican gerrymanders elsewhere. Critics argue this undermines 2020 reforms favoring bipartisan redistricting. The amendment’s fate hinges on 2026 voter approval, posing significant implications for representation and electoral fairness.
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Broken Bench Series 1: The Silent Crisis of Judicial Appointments
Virginia citizens have lost the right to elect judges, transforming judicial selection into a secretive system dominated by political insiders. This undermines accountability and democratic representation, with significant implications for civil rights and community health. A movement is growing to restore popular elections and empower citizens in judicial processes.
Virginia Bay News 