Texas GOP Discovers Supreme Court, Ignores Voters
The Hill reports Texas is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its 'GOP-friendly' congressional map ( The Hill ). This isn't just about partisan advantage; it's a direct assault on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Texas has a storied history of such tactics, from poll taxes to discriminatory redistricting that has consistently diluted the votes of Black and Hispanic citizens. Remember the 2011 map
that a federal court called a 'discriminatory purpose'? This is the sequel, featuring the same old gerrymandering playbook. One might wonder at what point a 'GOP-friendly map' simply becomes a ‘democracy-resistant map.’ They aren't trying to win votes; they're trying to win districts, regardless of who lives in them. It seems protecting their power base is more important than ensuring equitable
representation, a theme that echoes eerily through many facets of modern American 'democracy.'