California is engaging in gerrymandering for political gain while retaining an opportunity to oppose it and set a moral example. Most Democratic and Republican voters oppose gerrymandering according to Pew Research. Potential remedies include Senate Bill 3750, a congressional constitutional amendment, or a constitutional amendment via a state convention requiring a two-thirds vote of state legislatures. Each approach faces substantial political difficulty and would require mobilized public opinion and advocacy. Preventing electoral manipulation is presented as essential to blocking the destruction of American democracy, especially ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Well, at least the losers will have the benefit of knowing that they lost the right way, while the side that cheated will comfort themselves with the knowledge that they now control the government and can write whatever laws they want, certain that their friends on the Supreme Court will support them as they destroy democracy and enrich themselves and their friends.
Some alternative approaches: * Senate Bill 3750, "Redistricting Reform Act of 2024," addresses the issue through proposed law. Currently dead, but it could be revived. * Constitutional amendment by Congress, but that's realistically a difficult path. * Constitutional amendment by state convention - an amendment to be introduced by a two-thirds vote of state legislatures. Mobilizing public opinion and support would be key to success.
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