Editorial: With mostly powerless voters, Illinois democracy hangs by an elongated thread – Chicago Tribune*

"Here in Illinois, the most urgent threat to democracy is concrete: political maps deliberately and specifically designed to disenfranchise voters. ... A shrinking state with a growing budget and soaring debt is a dangerous equation. Yet no foundational fixes are on the table in Springfield. Why? Because in Illinois politics, competition is rare and accountability weaker still."
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N Himmes
8 months ago

After all these years the Chicago Tribune finally sees the light on gerrymandering! Hmmm, it’s too late to change the lopsided demographics these maps have created in this state. The media, including the Tribune, are responsible for it.

Morefandave
8 months ago

Lately, it is rare that I agree with the Tribune on anything, but they nailed this one. Too bad nothing will come of it.The Trib might as well have suggested that organized crime disband (which is basically what this editorial does).

ProzacPlease
8 months ago

So maybe it’s not the voters’ fault and what the voters want? Another talking point bites the dust.

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