#political-representation

#political-representation

"When you look at 435 House seats, only 35 were decided by five points or less last November. I won by six and a half points."

The Supreme Court's rulings have greatly influenced the landscape of redistricting, shaping how political boundaries are drawn both strategically and in response to demographic changes.

Trump has instructed his administration to start work on a "new" census, calling for an unprecedented exclusion of millions of people living in the U.S. without legal status.

Elections are imperfect reflections of public sentiment, but they are the least worst means to distribute political power. Each vote does count.

This year's Out for America report shows the resilience of our LGBTQ+ elected leaders. Despite hateful rhetoric plaguing the 2024 election cycle, LGBTQ+ elected officials won at the ballot box and made history. We know these exceptionally talented public servants are exactly what we need as the antidote to combat the anti-equality virus in our halls of power.

The statement by the five female Liberal MPs condemned the decision for gender quotas, claiming it demeaned women's capabilities and perpetuated their minority status in politics.

"The Labour Party's creation was rooted in a desire for representation from the underrepresented, transcending individual group differences to unify for societal change."

It's not just about showboating or sound-biting; the floor of the Dáil is essential for articulating local issues that concern constituents.