The term "gerrymander" originates from the merging of Elbridge Gerry's last name with "salamander." Gerrymandering involves creating oddly shaped districts to manipulate opposing voters' power, limiting their rights. Notable examples include Maryland's "Dante's Inferno," North Carolina's "I-95," Wisconsin's "Goofy Kick," and Pennsylvania's "Cartogram" gerrymanders drawn by both Democrats and Republicans.
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Burstyn v. Wilson (1952)
In 1952, Burstyn v. Wilson marked a significant victory for free speech, as the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the film distributor, holding that New York's refusal to license the film violated the First Amendment. This decision established that the government cannot censor speech solely because it is offensive and set a precedent in First Amendment law.
Greg C. Miller, Author 