Bente Birkeland
Stories
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Politics
The committees intended to combat gerrymandering can look very different per state
More states have adopted redistricting commissions as an antidote to gerrymandering over the past decade. Depending on the state, commissions look and function very differently. Are they working?
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Politics
Concerns Persist As Independent Commissions Redraw Voting Districts In Some States
Independent redistricting commissions are more popular than ever, but some states in which Democrats have political control — like Colorado — are starting to regret giving up map-making power.
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Politics
State Legislatures Shut Down Due To Coronavirus, Leaving Legislation On The Table
Several state legislatures have called off their 2020 sessions due to the coronavirus outbreak, leaving necessary lawmaking in question.
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National
Colorado Legislators Are In The Middle Of Lengthy A Political Fight
There's a political fight brewing in the Colorado legislature. Republicans are pulling out all the stops to slow down Democrats who are pushing forward with their ambitious progressive agenda.
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Politics
A First: Women Take The Majority In Nevada Legislature And Colorado House
Monday, Nevada's Legislature becomes the first in U.S. history to have a majority of female lawmakers. In Colorado, also a first, women hold the majority in the House of Representatives.
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Politics
Many In Colorado Are Wondering If #MeToo Has Changed The State's Political World
Sexual misconduct allegations dominated the Colorado statehouse session this year. Now, many are asking whether the state's #MeToo movement actually changed Colorado's political environment.