The article below describes the results of many months of efforts by an alliance of activist and faith-based groups who believe the best democracy has transparent mapping of voter districts. IFCL has been privileged to work with these groups. We appreciate the many forms of support as the process concludes in the next couple of …
by Diana Hadley 
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 
Phil Goodchild, Indiana Friends Committee on Legislation, led a press conference at the Statehouse Wednesday, September 1, that included six faith leaders from Indiana including Beth Henricks, Associate Pastor at Indianapolis First Friends. http://thestatehousefile.com/religious-leaders-call-on-lawmakers-to-make-moral-decisions-on-redistricting/ Religious Leaders Call On Lawmakers To Make Moral Decisions On Redistricting “Blessed are the mapmakers for they shall redistrict the children …
by Diana Hadley 
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 
As we pray for the people of Afghanistan in the midst of the turmoil of the U.S. and allied forces, it is helpful to remember that Afghanistan is a tribal network of 14 ethnic groups. According to Thomas Friedman of the New York Times, the country is composed of Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Balochis, Turkmen, …
by Mary Blackburn 
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 
By Claire Castillo TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS—Legislative leaders in charge of Indiana’s redistricting process plan to hold eight meetings in different parts of the state, some of which will occur Friday, but few details have been released about how Hoosiers can participate. The first four meetings will be held Friday, two beginning at 10 a.m. in Lafayette …
by Diana Hadley 
The For the People Act is a once-in-a-generation set of reforms to clean up our political system, get big money out of politics, end partisan gerrymandering, hold elected officials accountable for corruption, and create a democracy that values the voices of all Americans. Join fellow Hoosiers calling on Senators Young and Braun to support S.1, …
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