Political Geometry - The Mathematics of Redistricting

Explore the mathematical aspects of redistricting in this 50-minute lecture by Moon Duchin, a mathematician from Tufts University and the 2018–2019 Evelyn Green Davis Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University. Delve into the complexities of understanding redistricting and discover how mathematical models can improve the process. Examine case studies from Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, learn about realistic rules and historical context, and understand the implications of the Voting Rights Act. Investigate the ironies of segregation and analyze a model of the situation in Virginia. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of mathematics, politics, and civic life through this comprehensive presentation from the 2018–2019 Fellows' Presentation Series at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

Introduction
Overview
The Math
The Problem
A Piece of Magic
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Realistic Rules
History Matters
Voting Rights Act
Ironies of Segregation
Modeling the Situation in Virginia
Conclusion