Gerrymandering in San Juan County, Utah and Discrimination Against The Navajo
San Juan County is majority Native American; covering part of the Navajo Nation. A long history of discrimination leads to a redistricting fight.
Author: Matthew Isbell
Data consultant
Hendry County Moving to At-Large Elections Could Violate the VRA
Hendry County is often forgotten in Florida residents. With a population of just 40,000 people and dominated by farmland, its one of the…
Florida’s 2016 State Attorney Elections – The Growing Power of “Reform”
For the longest time in America, elections for prosecutors revolved around “law and order.” Candidates won by pledging strict punishments and cracking down. …
The Timeline of Passage of Martin Luther King Jr Day
Every 3rd Monday of January, America celebrates the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr; the face of the civil rights movement of the…
Civil War History: Florida’s Road Toward Secession
On this day, January 10th, in 1861, Florida seceded from the union and joined the confederacy of southern states. This article aims to…
Liberia’s Peaceful Transfer of Power and the history behind it
Liberia has faced a violent past, but recent elections show a transition to democracy. The country still faces struggles, however.
Where Your Christmas Tree Comes From
The United States is in the middle of a nationwide Christmas Tree Shortage; a result of under-planting during the Great Recession. You may…
Catalonia’s Regional Elections Give Independence Parties a Majority
In October of 2017, Catalonia, a semi-autonomous region of Spain, held a referendum on becoming an independent nation. The measure passed when opponents…
Sweet Home Alabama: How Doug Jones Won
Well, that was one hell of a political earthquake. For the first time since 1992, a Democrat has won a US Senate Election…
Hanukkah Article: The Geography of Jews in America
December 12th marks the beginning of the 2017 Hanukkah celebration. This holiday marks a holy celebration in the Jewish community of the rededication…