The word "Gerrymander" was actually named after someone — Elbridge Gerry. But the 18th-century politician pronounced it more like Gary than Gerry. Why don't we? Photo: Library of Congress ...

Partisan gerrymandering is once again a huge reason why the right will hold the chamber. The three seats nabbed by the GOP in a mid-decade gerrymander of North Carolina look like they will be the ...