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news Nyt Opinion 2026-05-19

Political Scientist Proposes Proportional Representation to End Gerrymandering

Political scientist Lee Drutman advocates for a shift to proportional representation as a solution to entrenched "trench warfare politics" caused by gerrymandering.


The political scientist Lee Drutman argues that we should switch to a system of proportional representation and put an end to our β€œtrench warfare politics.”

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