I admit that it sounds dry, but haven't you wondered why Michigan's number of seats in the House of Representatives keep getting reduced, when the population keeps growing (at least a little)? Dr. Grynaviski, Associate Professor in WSU's Political Science Department, will explore how the number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives was set, when the number was set, and why this number has not changed in recent history. He will also reflect on the possible impacts these numbers have on governance and the relationship of representatives to their constituents, and how Michigan's representation has been impacted. In addition to the Zoom presentation, you are welcome to join us at the Knapp Branch. Address is below. Travel and parking information is on the Eventbrite posting, or you can call or email. Tuesday, March 11 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register on Eventbrite for Zoom: https://dpl-congressional-seats.eventbrite.com<https://dpl-congressional-seats.eventbrite.com> [https://cdn.evbuc.com/images/916595203/138776901512/1/logo.20241212-204420]<https://dpl-congressional-seats.eventbrite.com/> The Census and Allocation of Congressional Seats<https://dpl-congressional-seats.eventbrite.com/> Dr. Jeffrey Grynaviski of Wayne State University will discuss the history of the United States House of Representatives. dpl-congressional-seats.eventbrite.com You are not required to register to attend in person, but please do so if you want to be notified in case the branch needs to close. Branch hours are listed in my sig below. If you would like a jpg or pdf of the flyer, please let me know. This is another of DPL's programs in partnership with the Detroit League of Women Voters, promoting voter education and tools for action. It will be available on the League of Women Voters subchannel of DPL's YouTube channel later. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Manager Detroit Public Library jdye@detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, S 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212