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A quick definition of packing:

Term: PACKING

Definition: Packing is a way that some people try to make sure that a certain group of people don't have as much power in politics. They do this by putting as many of those people as possible into just a few voting districts, so that they don't have as much influence in other districts. This is not fair and is sometimes done to make sure that one group has more power than others.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Packing is a political strategy used to minimize the representation of a minority group by concentrating them into as few districts as possible. This is done by a dominant political or racial group to gain an advantage in elections.

For example, if a city has a large Hispanic population, the dominant political group may draw district lines so that most of the Hispanic population is concentrated in one or two districts. This makes it more difficult for the Hispanic population to elect representatives who will advocate for their interests.

Another example is when a racial group is concentrated in a specific area, and the dominant political group draws district lines to include that area in a larger district with a majority of a different racial group. This dilutes the voting power of the concentrated racial group.

These examples illustrate how packing can be used to manipulate election outcomes and limit the representation of minority groups.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
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BatmanBeyond
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Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
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This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
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BatmanBeyond
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If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
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Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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