4-Part Series: Spotlight on Redistricting presented the LWV of Fairfield

4-Part Series: Spotlight on Redistricting presented the LWV of Fairfield

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Presented by the League of Women Voters of Fairfield, this 2021-2022  Spotlight on Redistricting is a new, free series about the census, redistricting, and politics of voting. See below or visit the Event Calendar for more information.

LWVCT Event Calendar

Session 1 - October 14: It’s YOUR Vote They’re Talking About! 

The kick-off session featured David Daley, author of the national best-seller "Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count" and "Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy and Joan Twiggs, Greater Hartford League of Women Voters Advocacy Director, LWV CT Director at Large, and Champion for the LWV's People Powered Fair MapsTM campaign. Fairfield LWV partnered with Fairfield Museum and History Center on this series “kickoff” free event.

Note: If miss an event, you can see it at lwvfairfield.org or via FairTV scheduled rebroadcasts.

In case you missed the first in the series, Spotlight on Redistricting: It’s YOUR Vote They’re Talking About, you can view the recording below:

Session 2 - November 18:  Redistricting: How is it Done? And Why Is That Important? 

Presented in collaboration with Fairfield University, this presentation included three mapping scenarios, how they were created, and their impact on voting. Drs. Gayle A.Alberda, Assistant Professor, Politics; Mehmet Cansoy, Assistant Professor, Sociology & Anthropology; Kurt Schlichting, Professor, Sociology & Anthropology, and Jonathan Delgado, Center for Social Impact, acted as our guides in the discussion.  Fairfield University’s Dolan School Event Hall at 7 p.m

Session 3 - December 7: Redistricting in the News

This event includes panelists Mark Pazniokas, Capitol Bureau Chief and a founder of CT Mirror; Ken Dixon, Government and politics reporter, Connecticut Post; Cheri Quickmire, Executive Director, Common Cause in Connecticut; and Dr. Kyle Evans, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Trinity College, Hartford, CT. The program will center on developments to date, perspectives and maps, what becomes news, transparency, and public participation. Fairfield LWV has partnered with Fairfield Public Library on this 7 p.m. virtual Zoom event. Please Register in advance.

Session 4: What to Do Now? Calls to Action

Hear from  keynote speaker, Congressman Jim Himes, followed by a powerhouse panel of experts from the first 3 sessions of the series. They reiterate how critical the redistricting process is to democracy and each will offer a Call to Action. That is, one thing one person can do to contribute now and going forward to 2030 to support fair maps and secure voting rights. This is a virtual event in partnership with Fairfield Public Library.

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