There are lots of things that turn people off of politics, and gerrymandering is one of them! But what is gerrymandering exactly, and why does it have such a funny name? Find out in this week’s Easy A.

READ THIS: AN EASY EXPLAINER ON GERRYMANDERING

There’s been a lot of talk in the news lately about gerrymandering, and for good reason. Politicians have been using this unfair tactic to gain and stay in power for centuries and they’re not letting up. So this week, we’re covering gerrymandering’s origin, how it hurts voters, and what we can do to restore fairness in the redistricting process.

And stay tuned for next week’s Easy A action!