We're working to bring together North Carolinians from across the state and across the political spectrum to end #gerrymandering by 2021. Join us! #FairMaps
We studied independent redistricting commission bills from across the country and came up with 5 principles for Reasonable Redistricting Reform to end #gerrymandering in NC. Help us let the #ncga know North Carolinians want reform! https://t.co/9kfn2BdOXF … #ncpol#FairMaps
Gerrymandering (by state legislators) flaunts state law - Specifically, state constitutional law
You have an individual right to vote
You have a right to equal treatment of the law
It’s written down in your state constitution
(See parts 1 and 2 of the video thread below)
Join us this Wednesday at 5 PM for a webinar with #NCGA Rep. @priceyharrison to discuss the new redistricting bills in the NC legislature. Register here: https://t.co/bHuREvohXw #ncpol#fairMaps
The #NCGA Senate #Redistricting and Elections Committee will meet today at 3:30 PM. Here is the meeting agenda: https://t.co/Xs2KCJks21 and you can view the full meeting live here: https://t.co/R7PgT2FyvB #ncpol
Join us on April 29th for a Day of Action for #FairDistricts! We'll be contacting our #NCGA legislators to let them know we want a fair and transparent redistricting process this year. Register here: https://t.co/zBC5i4xSrx #ncpol
New #redistricting bill introduced today in the #NCGA House and Senate! #H495 and #S581. This bill sets forth criteria for the redistricting process this year. Check it out:https://t.co/yXrZJyiVq9 #fairmaps#ncpol
NC redistricting legislat'n news: New Hs/Sen bill filed, Redistricting Criteria for 2021 (H495/S581), wld impose strict criteria barring gerrymanders for 2021 redraw (does not address process/public input). A very strong bill, Ds only so far. @FairDistrictsNC@LWVNCarolina
Two new redistricting bills have been filed in the #ncga: #HB426 and #HB437 both are constitutional amendments that would establish an independent redistricting process. Read more about #HB426 here: https://t.co/RSbv35etzx and #HB437 here:https://t.co/iOxGD2w0wh #fairmaps#ncpol
Join us Wed. at 5 PM for a #webinar featuring Prof. Irving Joyner of @NCCU about the struggle in North Carolina towns and counties to remove discriminatory electoral systems including the prominent efforts of the @ncnaacp. Register here: https://t.co/24dwt37Zhk #ncpol#fairMaps
Let the redistricting reform process begin! Rep. Morey and colleagues have filed a bill for an independent redistricting procedure. https://t.co/PyGCnmrwNN @FairDistrictsNC@LWVNCarolina
Check out our new website focused on county redistricting in NC! County commission districts across the state will be redistricted this year. Find out the commission model your county uses and how you get help get #fairmaps at the county level. https://t.co/6TN2L6rmJk #ncpol
Gerrymandering is a huge threat to our democracy. Check out this thread to see how you can help fight against it in your own community with https://t.co/Xat8kbKZt5!