united states

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Throughout time, maps have been useful tools for those in power to stake their claim over territories and markets. Politicians start nationwide redistricting battles to ensure partisan control, weakening the power of voters. The Trump administration’s geopolitical posturing over Greenland builds on a long history of imperialism aided by
Patty Heyda, Washington University in St. Louis