“Draw the Line Midwest” shines spotlight on remapping, seeks greater public involvement in traditionally secretive process of drawing political boundaries CONTACTS: Leah Rush, Midwest Democracy Network, 312-235-2855James Chase, Jasculca/Terman and Associates, 312-573-5476FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 15, 2011CHICAGO—Civic engagement and…
A bi-partisan group of former officeholders in Minnesota encouraged reforms to the state redistricting process on Wednesday, but the suggestions were rebuffed by Republican leaders in the state legislature.Former Vice President Walter Mondale, former State Speaker of the House…
The next protest will be about the two thirds (or more) of the state’s voters who are, have been, and will be ideologically disenfranchised by gerrymandered redistricting, wrote Bill Kraus.The facts, roughly,…
Dave Bradlee built a free online mapping tool called “Dave’s Redistricting…
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long wants to hold at least three public meetings around the state after the proposed district maps are prepared.
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