Thread by @lekhashupeck

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this morning's redistricting criteria hearing.

Either NCGA staff was lying when they said a lot of people had already signed up before public sign up info was released, and that Sen. Newton's LA was collecting those signups (a statement that many others heard, including more-level-headed-than-me @JBremerDevt)

Or legislative leadership decided it wasn't a good look to pack the place with loyalists, and so decided to let the people online who signed up using the public link speak instead

Either way, out of the 22 speakers, 20 spoke in favor of fairer maps, and half of those came to @allontheline_nc s rapid response training last night!

@allontheline_nc I was so encouraged by that and so thankful to everyone who came out this morning. Really and truly, it warmed my heart and made my day, especially considering what I was expecting.

@allontheline_nc But I was also sobered by the fact that many more who don't live near Raleigh, and can't take off time from work or home responsibilities to testify at 8:30am, were not able to have their voices heard.

@allontheline_nc If this is you, don't despair. Online comment is still open and if you can submit a redistricting criteria vote by tomorrow night before the vote you should!

@allontheline_nc If you don't know anything about redistricting criteria, or how to write an effective comment, no worries. You can watch our training here:

@allontheline_nc They aren't ready for us. We're going to be more organized, more focused, more knowledgeable and energetic and determined than they can possibly handle <3