OA185: Gerrymandering & Other Good (?) News

Today's episode tries to put a positive spin on some recent developments, including the Supreme Court's gerrymandering decisions, the Department of Justice OIG report on the 2016 election, and the triumphant return of Everyone's Favorite Segment (TM):  "Are You A Cop?" We begin with the <a href= "http://openargs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016_election_final_report_06-14-18_0.pdf">Office of the Inspector General's 2016 Election Final Report</a>, which we modestly point out validates literally everything we said in one of our favorite Episodes, <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa13-hillary-clintons-damned-emails/">OA 13, "Hillary Clinton's Damned Emails."</a>  There's so much more to learn, so you'll want to listen up! After that, we tackle the main segment, looking for some good news out of the Supreme Court's recent "decisions" on gerrymandering in <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1161_dc8f.pdf"><em>Gill v. Whitford</em> (Wisconsin)</a> and <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/17-333_b97c.pdf"><em>Benisek v. Lamone</em> (Maryland)</a>.  These 9-0 decisions are widely viewed as having punted on gerrymandering; is that right, and if so, what does the future hold? After that, we tackle a trope that "everyone knows" in fan-favorite segment "Are You A Cop?"  This week, it's that "everyone knows" cops can't have sex with people in their custody, right?  RIGHT?  Well, thanks to one Democratic legislator in a deep red state, it's now true in Kansas, at least. Finally, we end the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam #81 regarding a law designed to target two college professors who crafted campus hate speech codes.  Remember to follow our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! <span style= "text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances</span> None!  If you'd like to have either of us as a guest on your show, drop us an email at <a href= "m