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Friday, January 7, 2022

We have UPDATES for you about the fight for fair maps -- let's start with the good news!

➞ In Michigan, the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission just passed FAIR congressional and state legislative maps!

Holder tweet: Truly independent and well designed redistricting commissions can work. The Michigan gerrymanders were ended by the concerned citizens of the state who put their Commission in place. I am proud to have supported them in that effort.

➞ On top of that, California's Citizens Redistricting Commission also recently adopted FAIR maps -- with unanimous votes!

This is a BIG DEAL, Sula. The Washington Post is reporting that “There has been a redistricting turnaround,” which is both THRILLING and a testament to the power of your support. But our coast-to-coast fight against gerrymandering is far from over:

➞ In Pennsylvania, legislative Republicans are playing tricks to try to push through their manipulated maps.

➞ And 170 congressional district maps have yet to be adopted, including in swing states like Florida and Wisconsin!

The truth is, what happens next is up to us. Will we be able to keep turning things around on redistricting? Or will Republicans in key states be able to force through a decade of rigged maps? Don’t leave it up to chance -- CHIP IN NOW!

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'Inaction is not an option right now' -- Attorney General Eric Holder

Sula, it’s officially 2022 -- a big election year! What does that mean for the fight for fair maps?

The short answer is that things are going to move quickly, so our work to combat gerrymandering has never been more important. If you’re ready to join our efforts, you can do so by rushing a donation now. (If you’re interested in the longer answer, keep reading.)

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From our 2017 founding through the 2020 elections, the NDRC was in Stage One of our work, which involved helping to elect Democrats, pass redistricting reforms, and educate the public and policymakers.

Now we’re knee-deep in Stage Two of our fight. We’ve been analyzing proposed maps, mobilizing the public to participate in the redistricting process, supporting voters in lawsuits where necessary, and championing federal reforms.

But we’re nowhere close to finished: There are a whopping 170 congressional districts still left to draw! And in some key states, voters have brought lawsuits to challenge gerrymandered maps. That all means our work in Stage Two is far from over.

Help us keep up the fight in Stage Two

Things are coming down to the wire as the 2022 elections get closer, and Republicans may try to use that deadline as an excuse to push through unfair maps while ignoring the will of voters.

Former Attorney General Eric Holder emphasized that now is NOT the time for fair maps advocates to pull back in our fight. He said, "We’re up against forces that are willing to cheat to maintain majority rule even when they have minority support from the people. Concerted effort and serious commitment are the only ways to fight back."

That’s why we need you now more than ever, Sula. Can we count on you to rush a contribution to help power this critical phase of our work?

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In the last few days, we've seen headlines like this:
'Redistricting is Going Surprisingly Well for Democrats' 'Democrats Are Doing Weirdly Well in Redistricting' 'Surprisingly, there has been a redistricting turnaround' This isn’t surprising—and it isn’t by accident.)

Sula -- the media is starting to catch on to the fact that our efforts to stop Republican gerrymandering are having an impact.

It’s about time! For years now, the NDRC has been working hard to prepare the public and policymakers for redistricting, help win elections, and put the pieces in place to secure fair maps. So while we’re not “surprised” that our strategy is working, we are incredibly grateful to this community for giving us the resources to make it happen. Will you make your first donation of 2022 to help us keep up the fight?

President Obama recently said: [The NDRC has] been the difference between not just victory and defeat, but between a fair shot for the American people and a system that cuts the American people out.

Here’s a recap of some of the latest victories in the fight for fair maps:

States like Michigan, New Jersey, and California have adopted fair maps.
In many states where Republicans have gerrymandered, voters have filed lawsuits.
And the U.S. Department of Justice sued Texas over its gerrymandered maps.

But Sula, we’re still fighting for fair maps in important states like Pennsylvania, Florida, Kentucky, and more. Nearly 156 congressional district maps have yet to be enacted! So please don’t let up on your support -- we need to see this process through to the end. Will you pitch in now?

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Voters made it clear: they want leaders to create a political system that is fair for everyone. But the mandate to restore our democracy is being met with obstruction by hyper-partisan politicians who would rather protect their power at the expense of the people.

"The ACLU has opened more than 100 voting rights, investigations since Shelby, filling more than two dozen cases in 2020 alone."

During 2021, legislators -- particularly in gerrymandered states -- introduced more than 425 bills in an effort to silence voters and keep extreme politicians safe from real accountability.

Democracy reforms like the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act can halt many of these anti-voting bills altogether or mitigate the damage they’d cause.

All On the Line is committed to building grassroots power to advocate for these pro-democracy bills to become law -- especially as we witness new efforts to undermine our democracy.

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In recent elections, conservatives took advantage of a weakened Voting Rights Act and unleashed a wave of voter suppression laws.

They spent 2021 pulling a page from their familiar, anti-democratic playbook once again -- conjuring up new efforts in an attempt to undermine our democracy, restrict voting rights, and manipulate our maps.

In the face of more than 425 voter suppression bills introduced across the country, the All On The Line movement is supporting legislation that would expand voting rights, reform redistricting rules, and make our political system fairer for everyone. But we need your help, Sula!

We started the AOTL Rebuilding Democracy Fund in early 2021 when there were only 100 voter suppression bills introduced -- the stakes are even higher now. We need to take strong action to prevent undemocratic bills like these from becoming law in 2022.

Your donation will help efforts to advocate for reform, empower volunteers to stop anti-democratic voting restrictions, and educate the public on how to ensure fair maps in their state.

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