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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
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A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
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See how the Key Bridge collapse will disrupt the supply of cars, coal and tofu
The Washington Post, March 27, 2024
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday cut off access to much of the city’s port — causing a suspension of vessel traffic that will disrupt a key trade lane and threaten to further tangle already-stressed supply chains.
Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster
NPR, March 26, 2024
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, a deadly disaster that's disrupted a major transit route along the east coast, has also shut down a large section of the Baltimore port.
Sizing Up the Economic Impact of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Wall Street Journal, March 26, 2024
The Port of Baltimore is known for handling coal, sugar and specialized vehicles such as tractors and cranes
Customers from the East Coast to the Midwest could see costly impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
NBC News, March 26, 2024
"The Key Bridge and Port of Baltimore are critical components of our nation’s infrastructure and supply chain,” the American Trucking Association said.
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