The Ben Shapiro Show Is Gerrymandering Actually Destroying Democracy?
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Aug 9, 2025 Dive into the intricate world of gerrymandering and its chilling effects on American democracy. Explore the history and mechanics behind how district lines are manipulated to influence political outcomes. Discover the recent controversies in Texas and how the 2020 census miscalculations skewed representation. The impact of illegal immigrants in census counts adds another layer of complexity, sparking vital discussions about fairness and voter representation.
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Apportionment Depends On The Census Count
- The U.S. assigns congressional seats based on census population counts.
- Ben Shapiro explains that state seat totals depend on people counted every ten years.
Origin Of The Word 'Gerrymander'
- Elbridge Gerry drew a bizarre 1812 district that resembled a salamander.
- Ben Shapiro notes the term 'gerrymander' comes from that infamous map.
One-Man, One-Vote Transformed Redistricting
- The 1960s Supreme Court opened judicial review and required equal-population districts in 1964.
- Ben Shapiro explains this 'one-man, one-vote' rule forced regular redistricting to preserve voting equality.