This may very well be one of the most famous and enduring editorial cartoons of all time. Drawn by Gilbert Stuart in 1812, It was a critique of the extents to which politicians will go to protect their seats, by manipulating voting districts to include areas predominantly populated by their own supporters. This cartoon is in fact where the term gerrymandering comes from. 
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Gerrymander
This may very well be one of the most famous and enduring editorial cartoons of all time. Drawn by Gilbert Stuart in 1812, It was a critique of the extents to which politicians will go to protect their seats, by manipulating voting districts to include areas predominantly populated by their own supporters. This cartoon is in fact where the term gerrymandering comes from. 
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