The country’s worst gerrymander is arguably in Illinois, as it sparked a high-stakes musical chair game among the five members of the state’s Republican House of Representatives. Nathaniel Rakich:One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, was a Republican from Illinois. But the state’s new, rigged congressional map seems intent on turning Illinois Republican congressmen into … Read more
Batman and Robin are finally reunited in The Shadow War, only for the Dark Knight to make things worse instead of sorting out the situation with his estranged son. In the new DC Comics Shadow War event, Batman finally has the chance to become a better father and reconcile with his estranged son Robin… only … Read more
Senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich explains why several advocacy groups have argued that Texas’s new congressional map discriminates against people of color. He also breaks down what this gerrymander might mean for the 2022 midterms. Nathaniel Rakich: Everything is bigger in Texas. Even the gerrymanders. Last year, Texas was one of the first states to … Read more
A filmed version of a Broadway musical based on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales has topped the nominations for the 42nd Golden Raspberry Awards. The annual ceremony — known as the “Razzies” — “honors” the baddest in film and hands out gongs for what are considered the lowlights of the Hollywood year. Diana … Read more