This article from the Audubon Society highlights important issues: habitat restoration along our Great Lakes is important for water quality and survival of our bird populations. Additionally, it calls attention to the ongoing 21st Century Energy hearings in the Indiana IGA. Indiana would benefit from greater distributed generation (energy produced by homeowners and businesses ) …
by Mary Blackburn 
The State Senate Committee on Elections heard twenty-four people testify regarding the newly drawn maps for Indiana voting districts on Monday, September 27. Quakers Phil Goodchild, Mary Blackburn, Sonia Leerkamp and Michael Squires were four of those speakers. Mary Blackburn described her Quaker heritage and her parents’ emphasis on democracy as she made the case …
by Diana Hadley 
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 
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 …
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