(1)Racial Gerrymandering. Dir. Jeff Reichert. Perf. Dave Aronberg, Ben Barnes, Gray Davis Etc. Aol.on. N.p., 30 May 2012. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.
The following film focuses on a particular states struggle with redistricting that dilutes minority voter strength. The fight against racial gerrymandering depicted by Kathay Feng proves that gerrymandering is an issue between politicians holding power positions versus minorities, much like herself, when fighting against this act. The film fortifies current dan relevant conflict with redistricting.
(2)California Prop. 11 – Proponent Statement. Perf. CGS. YouTube. YouTube, 19 Oct. 2008. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.
In support of the “Gerrymandering” film, directed by Jeff Richert, the following video offers insight on those opposing and proposing prop 11, which addresses racial redistricting. The opposing viewpoints offer perspective on the issue to better understand both parties and their struggle with redistricting.
(1)Serwer, Adam, Jaeah Lee, and Zaineb Mohammed. “Now That’s What I Call Gerrymandering!” Mother Jones. N.p., 4 Nov. 2012. Web. 19 Nov. 2015.
Supplementing these graphs, the authors of this article help give visual aid to the effects of racial gerrymandering. Depicting the republicans as being advantageous of this tool, this data supports the theory that gerrymandering is used by republicans or conservatives to mute the liberal/democratic vote.
(1)”Who Can Vote and Who Can Be Elected.” Infoplease. Pearson Education, n.d. Web. 24 Nov. 2015.
The following web source gives accurate information what the requirements are to vote. Such information is relevant when addressing how racial Gerrymandering violates these eligible voters.
(2)Pascoe, Elaine (1997). The Right To Vote. United States: The Millbrook press.
Pascoe divulges into the ranges of different voting rights and their progression and establishment. With the use of Pascoe’s enumeration of voting rights, the violation of these rights can be referenced when taking into account racial gerrymandering.
(1)”History Of Federal Voting Rights Laws.” History Of Federal Voting Rights Laws. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2015.
This web source gives insight on the history of voting rights overall. From women voting rights to the Voting Rights act of 1965, all voting amendments are included in this piece to help illustrate the progression of voter eligibility in America.
(2)”19th+Amendment+to+the+U.S.+Constitution:+Women’s+Right+to+Vote.” National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2015.
This web source gives insight on the history of voting rights for women. Which fortifies my piece in giving historical reference to the changes in voting eligibility, starting with women.
(3)Wong, Caroline A. “Sued If You Do, Sued If You Don’t: Section 2 Of The Voting Rights Act As A Defense To Race-Conscious Districting.” University Of Chicago Law Review 82.3 (2015): 1659-1704. Academic Search Complete. Web. 20 Nov. 2015
This book source gives insight of the wrongdoings of racial gerrymandering or otherwise addressed as “race-concious redistricting” by addressing a violation of Article 2 of the Voting Act of 1965 and the fourteenth amendment. Through documental proof, the author provides clear reasons why gerrymandering is a violation of the law and how it devalues the minority’s vote.
O’Loughlin, John. “The Identification And Evaluation Of Racial Gerrymandering.” Annals Of The Association Of American Geographers 72.2 (1982): 165-184. Academic Search Complete. Web. 24 Nov. 2015.
The following book is a prime source in identifying racial gerrymandering and its faults. Its historical, current and detailed context offers various facets of how racial gerrymandering was created, is used and is justified.