affinepplan
affinepplan t1_iyiiq99 wrote
Reply to comment by reddituser6213 in Is it just me or is it difficult to find clubs/groups for young adults around here? by reddituser6213
On the MIT team, definitely. It's about half grad students and half undergrads.
On the Cambridge Community Gymnastics (CCG) team it skews ~slightly older, but still I think most members are under 35 or so, and there are definitely plenty of 20-somethings. I list both because they share the space a lot, and CCG practices would frequently overlap with the last 30min of the MIT team practice.
I can also guarantee it's a very beginner friendly space and many participants have zero experience. Going to competitions is encouraged (and fun!) but definitely not required.
The commute might get old over time, but if adult gymnastics is something you're interested in I'd recommend giving it a shot for at least a few weeks and meet the people to see if you vibe with them.
affinepplan t1_iyigtjm wrote
Reply to comment by reddituser6213 in Is it just me or is it difficult to find clubs/groups for young adults around here? by reddituser6213
I was on the team for 4 years, so if you have any questions about the gym or the community lmk.
affinepplan t1_iyifzuv wrote
Reply to Is it just me or is it difficult to find clubs/groups for young adults around here? by reddituser6213
Cambridge, MA has a community gymnastics club that trains at the MIT gym. I don't know how far a commute that is for you though, but I really enjoyed my time doing gymnastics there.
affinepplan t1_iwsalyf wrote
Reply to comment by Encyclofreak in Another good article on NH Gerrymandering - I think all states should have independent commissions, not sure why some (like the Guv) are so opposed to it. by AMC4x4
It depends on the exact implementation.
A common one internationally is called "open-list." You vote for a candidate and your vote counts for both that candidate and for their party.
Seats are awarded to parties based on how many votes they get, then parties send candidates to fill those seats based on how many votes each candidate in the party got.
Alternatively could be implemented as STV, which is used in Cambridge, MA and Minneapolis, is also used in a number of cities in AU, NZ, Scotland, and Wales, and just passed ballot initiatives for future use in Portland, ME and Portland, OR. That version has voters rank candidates (without necessarily any regard for parties) and then selects winners proportionally based on the rankings.
affinepplan t1_iwsactb wrote
Reply to comment by ralettar in Another good article on NH Gerrymandering - I think all states should have independent commissions, not sure why some (like the Guv) are so opposed to it. by AMC4x4
Yes, definitely. This is the basis of proportional representation. Check out activist groups like Fix Our House who are lobbying for this reform.
affinepplan t1_iwsa9l0 wrote
Reply to comment by jdkeith in Another good article on NH Gerrymandering - I think all states should have independent commissions, not sure why some (like the Guv) are so opposed to it. by AMC4x4
Shortest splitline is a clever gimmick but probably not super useful for real life. Sometimes there really are natural (e.g. rivers, mountainsides, etc. etc.) or cultural boundaries that should be respected.
Better would be to get rid of single-seat districts entirely and elect representatives using proportional representation. This is the only way to conclusively eliminate gerrymandering
affinepplan t1_iyil803 wrote
Reply to comment by reddituser6213 in Is it just me or is it difficult to find clubs/groups for young adults around here? by reddituser6213
Uh oh, bad news....
I just checked again, looks like CCG actually went out of business back in 2020 after Covid hit 😬. Sorry about the false hope and sad to hear the news.