Critical Elections and Realignment
Political Realignment? A realigning election is rare in American history. Political scientists generally agreed that there have been at least five realigning elections in American […]
Daily Briefing
Comparison Case: Rucho
Court Veers from Political Thicket. In a recent ruling the Supreme Court ruled that . . . [2-3 sentences]. Listen to the recent report from […]
Shaw v. Reno (1993)
Gerrymandering and Race. Shaw v. Reno (1993) was an extremely divisive 5-4 Supreme Court case which cast a light on race, the Equal Protection Clause of […]
Baker v. Carr (1962)
Supreme Court Decision. Prior to the 1960s, the Supreme Court generally did not adjudicate issues of gerrymandering and redistricting. Baker v. Carr (1962), was a […]
The Daisy Spot
An Explosive Campaign Ad. The Daisy Ad, though only aired once, is considered to be one of the most effective campaign commercials in American politics. […]