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Inside Sources (Op-Ed): Michigan Redistricting Shows What States Can Achieve with People, Not Politicians
Observers recently got a perfect example of the difference between politician-led redistricting and a people-led independent redistricting. First, the bad, in Florida. A federal court allowed a discriminatory map that eliminates a district giving Black Floridians a voice to be used in the 2024 elections. It’s another example of how governors and legislatures will put their continued power above everything else — at the expense of communities of color.
Michigan Redistricting Shows What States Can Achieve with People, Not Politicians – DC Journal - InsideSources
Observers recently got a perfect example of the difference between politician-led redistricting and a people-led independent redistricting. First, the bad, in Florida. A federal court allowed a discriminatory map that eliminates a district giving Black Floridians a voice to be used in the 2024 elections. It’s another example of how governors and legislatures will put their continued power above everything else — at the expense of communities of color.
How the Supreme Court stopped a dangerous legislative power grab
When I was in the Supreme Court last December listening to oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, I was struck by Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s questions in this case that put the future of American democracy’s checks and balances at risk. Barrett doubted that the “independent state legislature theory” should give state legislatures absolute power to write laws for federal elections without facing state judicial review.
Inside Sources/Tribune News Service (Op-Ed): How the Supreme Court Stopped a Dangerous Legislative Power Grab
Barrett doubted that the “independent state legislature theory” should give state legislatures absolute power to write laws for federal elections without facing state judicial review. And Barrett probed repeatedly about when, if at all, the Supreme Court should intervene in state court interpretations of state constitutions in these election cases.
How the Supreme Court stopped a dangerous legislative power grab
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How the Supreme Court Stopped a Dangerous Legislative Power Grab – DC Journal - InsideSources
When I was in the Supreme Court last December listening to oral arguments in Moore v. Harper, I was struck by Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s questions in this case that put the future of American democracy’s checks and balances at risk. Barrett doubted that the “independent state legislature theory” should give state legislatures absolute power to write laws for federal elections without facing state judicial review.
Left, Right and Center Agree: Moore v. Harper Puts Our Democracy at Risk
The Supreme Court will make its decision any day in Moore v. Harper, Common Cause’s major voting rights case. It has the potential to do away with critical checks and balances that stave off partisan power grabs. We at Common Cause have sounded the alarm bell about the dangers of this case, and found broad support from court watchers and legal experts equally concerned about the far-fetched “independent state legislature theory (ISLT).” What is ISLT?
Common Cause’s Work in Stopping the TEGNA/Standard General Merger
Thanks to hard-hitting grassroots action, we’ve successfully defended local news from what would’ve been one of the largest hedge fund media takeovers in our country’s history! Standard General & TEGNA have abandoned their plans to merge – after Common Cause along with Communications Workers of America and United Church of Christ Media Justice Ministry sounded the alarm. Why?
Broadcasting & Cable (Op-Ed): Why Standard General’s Proposed Tegna Merger Hurts Our Democracy
The key to a strong and healthy democracy is an informed and engaged public. Receiving trustworthy and informative news — especially at the local level — is how we stay engaged. A 2022 Gallup poll showed Americans have greater trust in local news than national news. That’s because we depend on local coverage to help us navigate issues like school closures, respond to emergency events and make choices about how we want to be governed.
Fair voting maps helped turn out voters in 2022 midterm elections Original
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Opinion: How fair voting maps turned out voters in the Midterm Elections
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
COMMENTARY: How fair voting maps turned out voters in the midterm elections
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Fair maps turned out voters in midterms
By Kathay Feng Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
How fair voting maps turned out voters in the midterm elections
By Kathay Feng Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Commentary: How fair voting maps turned out voters in the midterm elections
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places such as California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Feng: How fair maps turned out voters in the midterm elections
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Opinion: How Fair Voting Maps Turned Out Voters in the Midterm Elections – Inside Sources | Prescott eNews
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
How Fair Voting Maps Turned Out Voters in the Midterm Elections – DC Journal - InsideSources
Pundits who focused on Democratic versus Republican battles before the election missed the real story — that fairly drawn voting maps boosted turnout and elevated voter choices in places like California, Colorado and North Carolina. The inspiring turnout of young people, women and people of color in the midterm elections came because people’s interests, and not politicians, were put first in redistricting.
Feng: In redistricting, 'compromise' isn't a bad word
Feng: In redistricting, 'compromise' isn't a bad word 1 of 2 By Kathay Feng Feng is the national redistricting director at Common Cause, a nonpartisan watchdog group focused on open and accountable government. Sandra Day O’Connor and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg were the first and second women to occupy seats on the bench of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Census Deadline October 5. Why Asians should care – AsAmNews
By Kathay Feng, Common Cause via Ethnic Media Services I live in San Gabriel, CA, where more than half the people were born outside of the US. My neighbors include families who immigrated from Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and China. When my daughter went to elementary school, so many parents were newcomers – but not a single person in the front office spoke their languages. I was born in the US, so a lot of moms shared their frustrations with me and asked for help. In America, numbers matter.
The time for comprehensive redistricting reform is now
The 1812 political cartoon that helped popularize the "Gerry-mander," named for Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry. (Public domain via Wikimedia Commons) By Kathay Feng Voters should choose their representatives. This is the simple notion that forms the foundation of our democratic system. The philosophy is embedded in the United States’ Constitution’s opening three words, “We the People.” It inspired the 17th Amendment that declared that Americans should elect their senators directly.
Where do Democratic presidential candidates stand on gerrymandering? Let’s ask them
With California’s new relevance in the presidential primary, it is absolutely critical that we ask candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
Determining Voter Districts is a Community Cause
In the recent Democratic debate held at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, one of the most electric exchanges was between Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar about how candidates raise money from special interests. Whether the fundraising is happening in wine caves or behind closed doors, all candidates participate in a system of dialing for dollars as long as we don’t have national public financing.
Opinion: California redistricting should serve as national model
It is absolutely critical that we ask presidential candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
Opinion: California redistricting should serve as national model
It is absolutely critical that we ask presidential candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
Other view: Where do Democratic presidential candidates stand on gerrymandering? What about HR1?
With California’s new relevance in the presidential primary, it is absolutely critical that we ask candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
Commentary: Where do candidates stand on gerrymandering?
By Kathay Feng Special to CalMatters With California’s new relevance in the presidential primary, it is absolutely critical that we ask candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
Democratic presidential candidates take stands on political reform
With California’s new relevance in the presidential primary, it is absolutely critical that we ask candidates how they plan to lead the country out of the political impasse and take-no-prisoners battle ground that America has become. Much of the analysis has centered on who can win against Trump, and some of the candidates have made this their only measuring stick.
California Terminated Gerrymandering. The U.S. Supreme Court Should Too. - Common Cause
It’s been just over 10 years since I teamed up with then-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to terminate gerrymandering in California. We were an unlikely duo – more like Twins than Terminator – but we shared a common sense of outrage that politicians were drawing the lines of their own legislative districts to entrench their power and subvert real democracy.
Commentary: California’s answers to big money elections
It was at the end of the second debate between the presidential candidates. You could be forgiven for almost missing it. A member of the town hall audience asked Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump what they would look for in a Supreme Court candidate. One of the candidates responded: “I would want to see the court reverse Citizens United.” Finally.
Cal-Access proved in three hours why it needs immediate upgrades
Californians face a presidential election year with a ballot full of important decisions to make. Timely information and transparency will be essential to making good decisions, but one key tool, the state’s official website responsible for tracking campaign contributions, is outdated and starting to break down just as we enter our election season.
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