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, …
by Diana Hadley 
Fair redistricting needed in Indiana July 24, 2021The following op-ed by Sunny Leerkamp, chair of the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission and vice president of the League of Women voters Brown County Indiana, explains why redistricting is so important to Hoosier voters. Sunny is a Quaker who has served as one of the nonpartisan members of …
by Diana Hadley 
The Indiana Citizen reports that the process for redistricting could begin soon. https://indianacitizen.org/new-from-the-indiana-citizen-redistricting-process-begins-to-take-shape/ It is important for us to contact our state legislators to promote transparent districting. We will update as more information becomes available.
by Diana Hadley 
IFCL believes redistricting is an important process in a democracy. We want to include a variety of explanations about this process, so we are including the following column by John Krull of the Statehousefile.com and a link to Indiana Citizen as resources. John Krull, The Statehousefile.com The fact that we have set up a system …
by Diana Hadley 
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 
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 …
by Phillip Goodchild 
MEDIA CONTACT: Julia Vaughn, Common Cause Indiana, (317) 432-3264 or jvaughn@commoncause.org Diverse and Multi-partisan Group of Hoosiers Selected to Lead Citizens Redistricting Commission Today the All IN for Democracy coalition announced it has selected a diverse and multi-partisan group of Hoosiers to serve on the Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC), a shadow commission that will …
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