The Wisconsin People’s Maps Commission announced a new Public Input Portal The Wisconsin People’s Maps Commission (PMC) announced a new public input portal. Wisconsinites are encouraged to submit maps of their communities, redistricting plans of their own, and written comments to guide the work and recommendations of the PMC. “We’ve said all along that these […]
How to Contact Representatives about Fair Maps Bill I spoke up for fair government by emailing Senator Bradley (Sen.Bradley@legis.wisconsin.gov) on the committee where SB389 is stuck – we want a hearing for the Fair Maps bill. I copied my own state senator Rob Stafsholt (Sen.Stafsholt@legis.wisconsin.gov). You can do the same! To follow this bill and […]
Time to Contact Your Representatives Bills to create a non-partisan redistricting commission for Wisconsin have been introduced: SB389 in the senate, AB395 in the Assembly. That means now is the time to call your Sen/Rep. Find contact info for your district at: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/. When you call your legislator, expect resistance. When they say, they have to follow […]
TAKE ACTION – Fair Maps Legislation Introduced in State Assembly and Senate! The Introduction of the Legislation The bills have been introduced with bipartisan co-sponsorship by State Senator Jeff Smith (D – Eau Claire) and State Representative Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay). Senate Bill 389 and Assembly Bill 395 has been co-sponsored by Republican State […]
Official Voter Registration Notice Postcard The Wisconsin Elections Commission sent a mailing yesterday to voters who have not voted in the last four years. Voters who receive the mailing will need to take action and respond to the mailing to stay registered to vote. Over 180,000 Wisconsin voters are at risk of being purged from […]
Voicemail Scripts in Support of Fair Maps Bill Script for Urging State Legislative Committee Chairs to Support the Fair Maps Bill “Hello. I strongly encourage Senator Stroebel, as chair of the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection, to hold a public hearing on LRB 21-0756, a bill to ban gerrymandering and bring nonpartisan […]
Zoom Mappy Hours June! Join us on Zoom to create a new map and submit it to the People’s Map Commission, with an introduction by People’s Maps Commissioner Annemarie McClellan! Registration is required. At each event, there will be a drawing to win a free Fair Districts tshirt! For registration and more information on events […]
“The Gerrymandered State” Podcast Stay up to date on new developments in redistricting in WI by subscribing to “The Gerrymandered State” podcast! This podcast is a mini-series on gerrymandering in Wisconsin. In three brief episodes, hear from experts and learn more about gerrymandering history, its ramifications, and what citizens can do to end it. To […]
People’s Maps Commission Online Public Hearing – 7th Congressional District, Jan. 28, 2021 As we head into the summer, We want to share more resources to learn about gerrymandering and what it has done to the state of Wisconsin. In case you missed it on January 28, be sure to watch the 7th Congressional District […]
Fight for fair legislative maps continues with a rally in Madison Hundreds gathered in Madison on Monday to promote Fair Maps including two very special supporters from Pierce County! Big huge thanks to the WI representatives who support a nonpartisan committee to draw our electoral districts! Read the full article on the event here.
Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to adopt Republican-backed redistricting rules “The state Supreme Court has made the right decision in denying the effort to rig the map-drawing process through a ridiculously partisan proposed rule,” said Fair Elections Project director Sachin Chheda. “The legislature should now commit to an open, honest, transparent and fair process to draw […]
Effects of gerrymandering felt in Wisconsin as governor, GOP clash over Covid restrictions – January throwback Fixing gerrymandering has never been more urgent. It has affected more of our state systems than you’d think. As the pandemic has improved, let us not forget how gerrymandering has made it more difficult. For the full article from […]
How Gerrymandered Are We? Like getting into the weeds on gerrymandering? How gerrymandered are we? Check out this Op Ed from Urban Milwaukee to see exactly to what extent we are gerrymandered. Read the article here.
Color Me Fair Map Contest Western Wisconsin for Nonpartisan Voting Districts announces the WI Assembly Map Drawing Contest as a chance for teens and adults, working individually or in teams, to draw a better, fairer WI Assembly map than we have today. Tell your friends. The maps will be entered in the contest for a […]
St. Croix Valley Food Bank is Hiring! The St. Croix Valley Food Bank is hiring! They are looking for an Administrative Operations Specialist. Check out the full job description below! Applications close May 15, 2021. If you are interested, please submit resume to Ann Searles, Executive Director, St. Croix Valley Food Bank – ann.searles@stcroixvalleyfoodbank.org – […]
Just Budget Event Take this opportunity to hold a sign and prepare a 1 min speech for Rep Zimmerman about what is important to you in the Budget. Include: “I wouldn’t need to come before you today to beg for funding to address [insert your top issue] if the State Legislature was not so gerrymandered […]
West CAP Hiring New Communications/Grant Writer Specialist West CAP is hiring a new Communications/Grant Writing Specialist. West CAP is a, “an innovative, forward thinking community action organization serving low-income families”. They are currently hiring for a position that would be responsible for “communications through varied media platforms and publications, researching funding sources and writing grants […]
Dane County judge voids GOP contracts with law firms for redistricting Unlike 10 years ago when we, the WI taxpayers, paid $4M to defend gerrymandered maps, a speed bump was put into Assembly Speaker Vos and Senate Majority Speaker LeMahieu plans to spend our tax dollars again. The contract for over $1M that was signed […]
Call for an End to Gerrymandering TODAY Do you want to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin? Join the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin TODAY, April 29, is a national People Powered Day of Action, in demanding a nonpartisan, transparent redistricting process in 2021. Send an email to your legislatures to let them know that we […]
West CAP AmeriCorps West CAP, an innovative, forward thinking community action organization serving low-income families, is recruiting a full-time Literacy Leader in partnership with AmeriCorps VISTA. Location is flexible and remote work options are available. This position is for a one-year term beginning August 2021. You will help West CAP Literacy rebuild our Adult Literacy […]