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Search results for "minority representation" ...
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Problems Cited for District Plan
This story file contains multiple articles about New York City's attempt to redistrict before the 1991 City Council elections. The new districts were supposed to allow for more minority representation, but Hispanic residents felt like the changes put them at a disadvantage. The article explores these complaints and finds them to be valid. Eventually the U.S. Justice Department declared the redistricting to be illegal. These articles cover all aspects of the issue and follow the dispute all the way to Washington.
Tags: racial gerrymandering; voter fraud; census; population; minority representation; aldermen
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State's Astonishing Population Changes
According to the 1990 census results, minorities make up 43% of California's population. The Hispanic population increased 70% between 1980 and 1990. McLeod and Schreiner take a look at what this is doing to urban development, to representation in the state Legislature, racial violence, and ethnic diversity.
Tags: California; minorities; census; Asians; blacks; Hispanics
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Making elections fair to minorities: Teaneck case shows complex issue
This investigation rooted in an analysis of census block data and voting records revealed the level of racially polarized voting in the community of Teaneck and raised questions of whether minorities received fair representation in politics and government. A Justice Department investigation into whether the town should replace its at-large elections with a ward system to ensure better minority representation prompted the newspaper to pursue its own investigation.
Tags: CAR; computer-assisted reporting; elections; minorities; racially polarized voting; voting rights
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Medical Attention
A study by the Reporter found that blacks and Latinos are underrepresented in the Chicago medical community. In addition, there is a shortage of white doctors practicing in minority communities.