In this week’s episode of theGrio’s “Politics Explained” with Natasha Alford, we’re looking at the Electoral College and why its structure doesn’t mean “winners” actually win.

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US elections, explained Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf and illustrations by Max Pepper, ... Political parties have long tried to game the drawing of their districts within states to their advantage.

As the U.S. is racked by increasing levels of violent protests and threats, a political scientist explains what's driving it and whether civil war is a possibility.