This Is No Time to Mince Words: Partisan Gerrymandering Is Racism, and Its Supporters Are Racists

The article argues that partisan gerrymandering is a form of racism, asserting that proponents frame their actions as colorblind but nonetheless dilute voting rights for Black communities. It surveys anonymous online comments that defend a color-based hierarchy and claim DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) policies unfairly disadvantage whites, while praising ‘profits over race’ rhetoric. The piece contends that partisan redistricting enables white-majority districts by splitting Black communities, undermining the spirit of equal representation. Citing sources including a Medium post by William Spivey, it frames the debate as a moral and political battle over voting rights, representation, and the legacy of civil rights law, rather than a neutral policy discussion.