Via GamePolitics, yet another entry into the world of newsgames/edutainment (I hate that word) - this time on the oh-so-thrilling, yet vitally important issue of redistricting (called, creatively enough, The ReDistricting Game). Well, it's not just politically aware, internet-enabled citizens who are finding out the level of thought that goes into "creative" redistricting; it "was recently shown to members of Congress by Rep. John Tanner (D-TN). Tanner realizes that his colleagues are unlikely to be swayed from the practice, which is less politely known as gerrymandering."

NPR's Andrea Seabrook, who talked with Tanner about the game, had this to say: "Maybe if voters play The Redistricting Game and have fun gaming the system themelves, they'll see how the system is gaming them and then maybe they'll demand change." Maggie Greene

Congress Plays Redistricting Game [GamePolitics]

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