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Coalition Hub for Advancing Redistricting & Grassroots Engagement: Providing grassroots organizers the tools and information they need to engage in the redistricting process and fight for fair representation for marginalized communities.
Resources and Announcements
On June 7th, join the CHARGE Hub and Alabama organizers for a panel about redistricting in Alabama and the future of the Voting Rights Act. The discussion will center three questions: What happened in Alabama's redistricting cycle? What was the impact? What can be done about it?
Speakers include Pat King of the League of Women Voters of Alabama, Anneshia Hardy of Alabama Values, Tish Gotell Faulks of ACLU Alabama, and a speaker from Alabama Forward. This panel discussion is open to all partners, Register here.
California Common Cause has premiered their new podcast Democracy Is and our first episode is all about the history of Redistricting in California. The inaugural episode features Common Cause’s own Kathay Feng. Though the show primarily focuses on California, there is something in it for everyone! Give it a listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
News
National:
- America’s redistricting process is breaking democracy. The New Yorker. May 25, 2022.
- U.S. House loses more 'swing' in 2022. NPR. May 29, 2022.
Florida: Appeals court blasts redistricting injunction. News 4 Jax. May 27, 2022.
New Hampshire: New Hampshire Supreme Court approves redistricting map drawn by special master. WMUR. May 31, 2022.
New York: Latino Vote Podcast: Latinos & 2022 Redistricting in New York. Gotham Gazette. May 30, 2022.
Ohio: Trump-appointed federal court judges end Ohio's redistricting battle, side with GOP. News 6 Cleveland. May 30, 2022.
Texas: Supreme Court won’t shield Texas legislators from testifying in redistricting lawsuit. NBC News. May 31, 2022.
Washington: Coalition works to expand public participation in Seattle’s redistricting process. South Seattle Emerald. May 29, 2022.
