It has been called vote rigging, power grabs, and just plain cleverness. But it is legal and both Republicans and Democrats do it. Gerrymandering, the process of redrawing electoral districts to favor political parties, is almost as old as the United States, yet it remains an important part of the modern political process. In this … Read more
Key events Show only key events Lively JavaScript to use this function Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend Al Smith's benefit dinner in New York in person, instead appearing via a pre-recorded video sketch. His jokes didn't seem to reach the audience. The gala dinner raises millions of dollars for Catholic charities and has … Read more
A top Muslim politician in Mumbai, India's financial capital, was shot dead weeks before a key state election, as police investigate the role of a notorious prison gang. Baba Siddique, 66, a three-time legislator and former minister in the state of Maharashtra, was shot several times outside the office of his son, also a legislator, … Read more