Category Archives: Redistricting

A new year and new hope for Georgia

Posted on January 4, 2012 by CCGA

Tweet CCGA’s Resolutions for 2012 Convince the General Assembly to allocate more funding to the State Ethics Commission and give them back their authority. Impost a lobbyist gift cap of $100 and prevent government officials from becoming lobbyist shortly after leaving … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Letter or Equality Insurance?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by CCGA

Tweet The 1965 Voting Rights Act debate in Georgia The redistricting machine is still in motion.  Yet, as the legislature works to pass the maps drawn up in the August special session, it finds itself up against an old familiar … Continue reading →

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Redistricting Maps Response

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet While the General Assembly may believe they drew fair maps in a “transparent” process the reality is a far cry from their claims. Despite the efforts of the Georgia Redistricting Alliance, it seems that we will once again have … Continue reading →

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Let the gerrymandering begin

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet If you want evidence for the need of an independent redistricting commission, look no further than the proposed draft of the new state House District Maps. The maps have not even been released to the public yet, but are … Continue reading →

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My map making adventure

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet Here is my experience attempting to create a redistricting map. First, I’d like to give you a little background on myself. I am a college student. I do not study political science, and I am not very knowledgeable on … Continue reading →

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Recent Redistricting News:

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet Georgia has had two redistricting events in two days. Common Cause Georgia and the GA Redistricting Alliance hosted an information session with Senator Mitch Seabaugh. The next day the GA House and Senate held hearings to determine the principles … Continue reading →

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Get revved up for redistricting!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Rachel Bradley

Tweet Our government is designed to a give voice to the people. The structure fails if  people remain silent. Sadly, too many people are simply observers rather than participants. The main reason people refrain from participating is they lack the … Continue reading →

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The Basics of Redistricting

Posted on June 20, 2011 by CCGA

Tweet Every 10 years the United States Government is constitutionally mandated to conduct a census of its population. Following the census, states must adjust their electoral districts to account for shifts in the population. The requirements for each district are … Continue reading →

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Taking Politics Out of Politics

Posted on March 30, 2011 by CCGA

Tweet Whenever we talk about redistricting reform, someone is almost guaranteed to bring up that old saw: “You can’t take the politics out of politics.” On the surface, it’s a perfectly logical thought.  However, life is always more complicated than … Continue reading →

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The Census Bottom Line

Posted on March 24, 2011 by CCGA

Tweet The new census numbers will be used to change all political boundaries in Georgia, and thus define your voting choices, for the next ten years. This change has made some quite uncomfortable, while some are looking forward to something … Continue reading →

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