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Jason Altmire

Jason Altmire served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. He is the author of the book Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America And What We Can Do About It.

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PARTIAL CURE

Gerrymandering Must Die, But It Won't Stop Polarization

In this essay adapted from his book, ‘Dead Center,’ former congressman Jason Altmire argues that abolishing rigged voting districts is no cure all for political gridlock.

Jason Altmire

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