Redistricting

Redistricting

Support redistricting processes and enforceable standards that promote fair and effective representation at all levels of government with maximum opportunity for public participation.

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LWV-Macon Public Meeting - March

Submitted by Macon in January 2021.

Event Date: 
03/17/2021 - 7:00pm to 03/18/2021 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

see Zoom details below

Topic:  The Future of  Democracy
Speaker:  Lori Johnson

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LWV-Macon Public Meeting - February

Submitted by Macon in January 2021.

Event Date: 
02/17/2021 - 7:00pm to 02/18/2021 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

see Zoom details below

Topic:  New Policing Policies (in the wake of the recent issues of police violence).
Speaker: Sheriff David Davis

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February 2021 Action-Advocacy Meeting

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in January 2021.

Event Date: 
02/06/2021 - 10:00am to 02/07/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Online Only, Google Meet

The Action-Advocacy Meeting, Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 10 am - noon on Google Meet, will focus on Redistricting, and how LWVDV members can participate.

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Tell Your Legislators to End Gerrymandering

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Submitted by Wisconsin in January 2021.

Action Alerts

We all know lawmakers are less responsive to their constituents when they draw the maps that ensure their own re-election, also known as gerrymandering.

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LWVCT's Legislative Priorities for 2021

2021 Legislative Priorities

Submitted by Connecticut in January 2021.

Blog Post

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2021 Legislative Priorities include Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, a Fair and Transparent Redistricting Process, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, and Environment & Climate .

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Good Governance Symposium Series (Summary of all 5 events)

Submitted by Columbia Area in January 2021.

Event Date: 
03/01/2021 - 12:00am to 06/21/2021 - 11:45pm

The League of Women Voters is thrilled to launch our inaugural Good Governance Symposium Series!  Leagues across South Carolina, the NAACP LDF, and the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to host this important public ser

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Redistricting: Why It Matters

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Submitted by Connecticut in December 2020.

Blog Post

2021 is the year for redistricting in the United States. The League’s People Powered Fair Maps campaign is working in states to ensure that the new districts are drawn to be as fair and representative of the people as possible. In Connecticut, that means we must draw attention to redistricting so that public awareness encourages a fair process and outcome.

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Redistricting

LWV on Redistricting

Congressional districts and government legislative bodies should be apportioned substantially on population. We oppose partisan and racial gerrymandering that strips rights away from voters.

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Impact of Redistricting

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The process called “redistricting” will determine how our local school board, city council, state legislative, and congressional districts are drawn. How can our communities participate? How can we ensure that our interests are being heard and represented by our elected officials? How can we ensure that the voting strength of our communities is not weakened? What are the important factors to consider in redistricting?

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2021 Advocacy 101 Workshop

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Submitted by Connecticut in December 2020.

Event Date: 
01/15/2021 - 10:00am to 01/16/2021 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Online - Zoom

Interested in Early in-person Voting, No-excuse Absentee Ballots, Campaign Finance Reform, Fair and Transparent Redistricting, or just learning the basics of advocacy? You don't have to have all the expertise or all the time in the world! This year, it will be more accessible than ever, from the comfort of your home via Zoom. Registration deadline: 5PM Wednesday, January 13th.

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