Gerrymandering is a threat to our democracy. The National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) is fighting for #FairMaps during the redistricting process.
Nov 8, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
⚖️Know your rights while voting🗳✅
Read this thread to know what protections *every* voter has while voting ⤵️
If the polls close while you are still in line, STAY IN LINE, you still have the right to cast your ballot.
Oct 2, 2022 • 20 tweets • 9 min read
The NDRC is proud to endorse 19 #DemocracyDefenders running for office in Colorado’s state legislature. Follow this thread to check out the candidates and for more information on how to support them ahead of the 2022 midterm election ⬇️democraticredistricting.com/democracytarge…
✅NDRC ENDORSEMENT: Barbara McLachlan [HD-59] for Colorado’s state legislature. @BarbaraforCO
Feb 9, 2022 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
🚨🚨🚨🚨The GOP-controlled Kansas Senate just voted to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a gerrymandered congressional map, going against the will of Kansans by making a backdoor deal that sacrifices the health of Kansas children.
More below 🧵and ➡️ bit.ly/3uBDDqK
Today, @kcstar's Ed Board reported that a KS Senate committee endorsed Sen. Mark Steffen’s plan expanding use of "unproven and potentially dangerous medicines for COVID-19, while loosening vaccine requirements for kids" in exchange for his veto override vote.
Feb 3, 2022 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
13 years ago today, our chairman, @EricHolder, was sworn in as the first Black Attorney General of the United States ⚖️🇺🇸
We’re pretty proud he’s our boss 😎#BlackHistoryMonth#BlackHistory
.@EricHolder is a born-and-bred New Yorker, husband, dad, basketball fan, internationally-recognized leader on legal issues, & staunch advocate for civil rights. He has served in government for 30+ years—having been appointed to positions by Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Reagan.
Jan 3, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
Competitive and fair elections are the bedrock of our democracy—they help ensure our electoral system isn't too extreme and polarized.
But Republicans in TX, OH, NC, and GA are passing new maps that eliminate competitive districts. Why does this matter? A thread🧵👇
Eliminating competition by gerrymandering safe seats allows extremists to avoid appealing to a broader electorate. On the flip side, extremists have a hard time winning elections when maps are fair & districts are competitive b/c they have to appeal to a more diverse electorate.
Dec 27, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
🧵In the last few days, we've seen headlines like this:
1️⃣“Redistricting is Going Surprisingly Well for Democrats”
2️⃣“Democrats Are Doing Weirdly Well in Redistricting”
3️⃣“Surprisingly, there has been a redistricting turnaround”
This isn’t surprising—and it isn’t by accident.
Our team and so many others in this righteous fight for #FairMaps have been doing *really hard and grueling work* to ensure fair representation for every voter. Because we believe in democracy and that elections shouldn't be decided before a single ballot is even cast.
Jun 25, 2020 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Seven years ago today, SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act, the crown jewel of the civil rights movement, subjecting millions of voters to racial discrimination the VRA outlawed.
We dive into the devastating impact the Shelby County decision has had on our democracy. (Thread)
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has been widely regarded as the “crown jewel” of the civil rights movement. For over five decades, the landmark legislation was instrumental in protecting the right to vote, particularly for communities of color.