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Geometry And Gerrymandering: Can Math Fix Politics?
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A group of mathematicians is meeting this week at Tufts University to discuss the legal and technological issues surrounding gerrymandering, the practice of setting up electoral districts to favor a particular political party.
Reporter Carol Zall (@zallster1) looks at their efforts to develop a more nonpartisan approach to drawing up legislative districts.
This segment aired on August 8, 2017.