Guest Opinion | William Paparian: Redistricting Should Never Be Used by Politicians as a Tool for Self-Preservation

Every ten years, following the national census, states across the country face the consequential task of redrawing their legislative and congressional districts—a process known as redistricting. While it may seem technical or bureaucratic, the way these new boundaries are constructed can profoundly shape political representation, community cohesion, and the health of democracy itself. In some states, lines are drawn by legislators with vested interests; in others, by independent commissions or panels intended to reflect a broader, more impartial perspective. California […]


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