FairCount.bsky.social

Fair Count is doing all we can to make sure everyone is counted in the census, heard at the polls + respected in Georgia's redistricting process.

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) ended Jim Crow voting tactics and required more fair maps for Black voters — a crowning jewel of the civil rights movement.

Here’s a closer look at how the VRA changed Black representation in the House in Southern states: https://t.co/x4JYvBVPeN

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

In Louisiana v. Callais, the SCOTUS destroyed what remained of the Voting Rights Act, removing safeguards against maps that dilute minority voting power. Alito’s parity claim relied on Obama’s elections while the racial turnout gap is actually growing.

https://t.co/tdBSXpDH8q

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

Hundreds of polling-place changes since 2020, plus unupdated SEMS data, often misdirect voters. Mississippi has no universal early voting and limited absentee options. Those hurdles help explain the state's 57.5% voter turnout—6th lowest nationally.

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[Common Cause @CommonCause]

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQ+ leaders, advocates & everyday voters who power our democracy.

Attacks on equality are attacks on democracy—and we won’t stand for them.

We’re fighting for a system where EVERY voice counts.

[ACLU of South Carolina @ACLU_SC]

It's the South Carolina Primaries and voters are breaking records making their voices heard! As a reminder, early voting ends June 5th + election day is June 9th. Make sure you have a voting plan + encourage friends and family to join you. Visit https://t.co/qZRbnIV0oQ

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The SCOTUS overturned a three-judge panel's finding that Alabama's congressional map was "tainted by intentional race-based discrimination." The ruling means 2026 midterm will use a map with six GOP-leaning districts + one Democratic-leaning district.

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[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

🗣️ GA, let your legislators know what's important to you and your community as they redraw districts lines.

Join us for Mapping Monday on 6/15 + 6/22 to help you understand the maps + make your voice heard before lines are drawn.

RSVP: https://t.co/e5bD50GqAE

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a deal to lower the rate Georgia Power charges for fuel. The change is expected to reduce power bills for millions of Georgians.

More: https://t.co/8PjLm7iSCB

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

MYTH: A slow release of election results means it can’t be trusted.

FACT: Counting election results has always taken time and different factors can prolong the process.

If you have questions about your ballot, call your election office. They have the answers.

[The Leadership Conference @civilrightsorg]

In the age of AI, the fight for our civil rights matters more than ever. Alejandra Montoya-Boyer joined Professor Ruha Benjamin to make that case. Listen to their conversation now: https://t.co/yrkyEL7pqZ

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

"Gerrymandering — the process of manipulating election maps in ways that favor particular outcomes — has long been a problem in the United States. Now, largely due to a series of Supreme Court rulings, it’s getting worse — and more frequent."

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[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

South Carolina's Senate dealt a blow to national redistricting efforts, voting against a new map after three weeks of rushed hearings. Some senators cited early voting in the June 9 primary as a reason for opposing the plan.

Story: https://t.co/5RjQj6NYy2

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

Even before the current redistricting rush, only 4% of congressional races were competitive. Extreme gerrymandering breaks the system, breeds voter disillusionment with both parties, and helps explain America's seemingly unbreakable political paralysis.

https://t.co/pSwaI8yqB9

[Democracy Docket @DemocracyDocket]

BREAKING: In June, a federal court will consider white voters’ effort to eliminate Louisiana's remaining majority-Black district following SCOTUS’ gutting of the Voting Rights Act.

White voters argue that even the new, current gerrymander with only one such district still a racial gerrymander.

[U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau]

Join our Wednesday #webinar for a presentation on key employment insights from the #AmericanCommunitySurvey.

We'll show you how to use #workforce trends to support informed, analysis-based decision-making.

Register: https://t.co/yoZ1E98SEO

#ACSdata

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The Postal Service took its first major step to carry out an executive order restricting vote-by-mail, "In effect, states would be blocked from allowing residents to vote by mail unless they provide their names to the federal government."

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[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

Artificial intelligence is reshaping American politics, with the power to either improve election decision-making or subvert democratic deliberation. Studies show AI chatbots are more persuasive than humans, for better or worse.

More: https://t.co/yWfW1NhoTK

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

Join us for a straightforward briefing on redistricting, voter ID laws, and how advocates are fighting back in Mississippi.

TODAY! Tues, 6/2 • 6pm CDT
💻 on Zoom

RSVP now! https://t.co/sUrJt6srZE

[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The Callais decision gave conservatives a 10-seat gerrymandering advantage, but the impact goes beyond partisanship. With the VRA in tatters, white supremacy politics are ascendant—as Black officeholders are being wiped out with stunning speed.

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[FairCount.bsky.social @faircount]

The SCOTUS eliminated Sec 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the only limit on partisan gerrymandering. States are now allowed to eliminate majority-minority districts for partisan advantage. Conservative-led Southern states could erase most progressive seats.

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