Mike Orcutt

Contributing Writer

A video depiction of shifting boundaries in Colorado illustrates the endless possibilities for drawing Congressional districts.

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How Math Has Changed the Shape of Gerrymandering

By Mike Orcutt

June 1, 2023

New tools make it possible to detect hidden manipulation of maps.

About the author

Mike Orcutt is a freelance journalist focused on emerging technologies and their influence on society. He began his career at MIT Technology Review, where he started as a fact-checker and eventually became a senior reporter. More recently, he was a senior editor at The Block, a news publication focused on cryptocurrencies and blockchain networks. He has a master’s degree in science journalism from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Whitman College.

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