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I just got off the phone with author David Daley and he's really excited to chat with you later this week at AOTL book club -- because the work we're doing together really will have an impact on the redistricting process.
David told me that in order to prepare for redistricting in 2021, we need to understand the history of gerrymandering and its impacts on our communities. And that's exactly why "Ratf**ked" was an obvious choice for our first book club read.
Will you join us at a book club event in your community?
The great thing about book club is that it's a chance to meet up with people in your community who also want to organize to end gerrymandering. That's why I've put together some discussion questions that not only dig into the book, but also kickstart the conversation on how to make a difference in New York.
If we want fair maps for the next decade, our work starts now.
Hope to see you at book club on Thursday!
-- Shehn
- I'm David Daley, author of "Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count" and I'm so excited that All On The Line selected my book as the inaugural title for their new book club series -- because to be honest, our maps are ratf**cked.
Join me next week at an AOTL book club event to discuss how gerrymandering impacts our communities.
In politics, "ratf**k" has been used to describe tactics politicians use to manipulate electoral outcomes -- and partisan gerrymandering is the prime example of such manipulation. My book tells the story of the actual redrawing of the American political map and of our democracy itself. It's the story of how Republicans created Congressional and state legislative majorities so unbreakable that in states like North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida and many more -- none of the outcomes would be in doubt until the next redistricting cycle. Democrats win more votes. Republicans win more seats.
This map manipulation was legal, breathtaking, and much of it happened in plain sight.
The next redistricting process begins in 2021, right after the 2020 elections. And if we don't hold politicians accountable now, they will ratf**k the maps again for the next decade. We cannot afford to let history repeat itself.
I've been inspired by the grassroots energy across the country -- it's why I'm so excited to join All On The Line's first book club night to do a Q&A.
RSVP to a local All On The Line book club event on August 29th!
It's going to take a strong nationwide movement to ensure fair maps -- but I believe in your power -- the power of an engaged public -- to make it happen.
Looking forward to book club,
-- David
All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund.
Join me next week at an AOTL book club event to discuss how gerrymandering impacts our communities.
In politics, "ratf**k" has been used to describe tactics politicians use to manipulate electoral outcomes -- and partisan gerrymandering is the prime example of such manipulation. My book tells the story of the actual redrawing of the American political map and of our democracy itself. It's the story of how Republicans created Congressional and state legislative majorities so unbreakable that in states like North Carolina, Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida and many more -- none of the outcomes would be in doubt until the next redistricting cycle. Democrats win more votes. Republicans win more seats.
This map manipulation was legal, breathtaking, and much of it happened in plain sight.
The next redistricting process begins in 2021, right after the 2020 elections. And if we don't hold politicians accountable now, they will ratf**k the maps again for the next decade. We cannot afford to let history repeat itself.
I've been inspired by the grassroots energy across the country -- it's why I'm so excited to join All On The Line's first book club night to do a Q&A.
RSVP to a local All On The Line book club event on August 29th!
It's going to take a strong nationwide movement to ensure fair maps -- but I believe in your power -- the power of an engaged public -- to make it happen.
Looking forward to book club,
-- David
All On The Line is the grassroots advocacy campaign supported by the National Redistricting Action Fund.
 
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