The All IN For Democracy coalition asks that supporters submit a video as part of the launch of our Democracy Hanging by a Thread Quilt project. This will be a metaphor–both physical and virtual–for the vital importance of a fair, citizen-led redistricting process to the survival of representative democracy in our state. What we are …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Indiana Redistricting — Update & Action Alert The Indiana General Assembly’s rushed redistricting process is nearing the finish line, moving at breakneck speed without regard for real transparency or meaningful public participation. On Monday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m., the Senate Elections Committee will hold a single public hearing at the Statehouse on new maps …
by Phillip Goodchild 
ACTION ALERT from Phil Goodchild As promised, here’s the sign-up link for the phone banking on redistricting Tuesday and Wednesday. Fair Districts NOW – Indiana Phonebank · Common Cause (mobilize.us) When you sign up, it says there’s a short training before you start. I have never done this myself so can’t speak about it from …
by Phillip Goodchild 
We are approaching the midnight hour for redistricting. On September 14, the House Republicans release their proposed new maps for Indiana House and Congressional districts. A mere two days later, the House Elections Committee will hold a single day of hearings at the Statehouse for the public to weigh in. Senate Republicans will release their …
by Phillip Goodchild 
The All IN for Democracy redistricting coalition of which IFCL is a member is sponsoring an inter-faith press conference, “Fair Maps: We Want to Have Faith in Our Legislature.” The aim of this event is to portray redistricting not simply as a political issue, but a moral issue. The message to legislators: “This is a profound moment of …
by Phillip Goodchild 
http://thestatehousefile.com/commentary-redistricting-and-the-future-of-our-democracy/ By Phil Goodchild Special to TheStatehouseFile.com The 2020 census data are in. Like the reflection in a long-misplaced mirror, the results show us what we look like today. Notably, the number of white people fell for the first time since 1790, and we’re more urban and more diverse than ever. The question for our …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Phillip Goodchild It’s almost kick-off time for the long awaited legislative redistricting process in Indiana. Thanks to hundreds of calls and emails from Hoosiers all across the state, the Senate and House Elections Committees have scheduled meetings to take public testimony on redistricting. This is not just a spectator sport where citizens passively watch as legislators draw the district maps that …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Activists and others were treated to a different kind of lunchtime diversion on June 7th. All IN for Democracy, a diverse coalition of organizations including IFCL seeking redistricting reform, put on a virtual event featuring faith leaders speaking to the importance of a fairer redistricting process. “Prayer for Democracy: Bringing Your Faith Community into the …
by Phillip Goodchild 
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) will hold its last scheduled hearing on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 pm. A link to register for this virtual event is here. Webinar Registration – Zoom. This will be a chance for people across the state (not just in their own Congressional District) to learn the Commission’s conclusions …
by Phillip Goodchild 
Coming Soon to Your Couch: Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Meetings. We hear people say all the time, “I’m not interested in politics.” To which it can be replied, “Well, that’s really too bad, because politics are interested in you!” In Indiana, we have a system in which elected politicians draw the legislative district maps …
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