PA is safe from #redistricting war for now, but unless redistricting reform passes, all bets are off for outside money before 2031. PA will be a top target. Check an open letter to PA legislators for more. www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/an-o...

PA has always been a top target for outside money trying to capture control of Congress. Don't fall for false advertising surrounding the judicial retention vote. The one best way to be sure PA has fair maps for the future: pass House Bill 31 / Senate Bill 131 SOON. 1/2💰

When people believe elections are predetermined by politicians, rather than decided by voters, they may be less inclined to donate to candidates, volunteer, or even show up at the polls...The disillusionment crosses party lines. news.ucr.edu/articles/202...

3 PA Supreme Court justices will be on Nov 4 ballot for retention. Court protection of our right to free & equal elections is so important we've created TWO web updates to provide more information. Please read & share: www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/judi... www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/a-re...

✍🏽1 When you see ads saying PA Supreme Court gerrymandered PA, feel free to share this slide. Same RSLC that bragged about 13-5 gerrymander in redistrictingmajorityproject.com is funding partisan attack on judicial protection of PA right to free & equal elections. votebeat.org/pennsylvania...

Do Americans think gerrymandering is fair? No. Most recognize it as cheating. That's true in both parties, in all states, across the US. And increasingly true among younger voters. Majorities think all gerrymandering should be illegal. today.yougov.com/politics/art...

Vlogger Hank Green does a great job explaining #gerrymandering: the massive fraud tearing America apart. Want to help in PA? Sign our petition at tinyurl.com/FairDistrict... and visit www.fairdistrictspa.com youtu.be/YVdQjqUXuDc?...

In some ways the Texas redistricting story is complicated, with the DOJ reversing itself, & the Texas GOP legislative majority redrawing a map that same majority drew just 4 years ago. In other ways it’s a straightforward power grab. We know who loses. www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/gerr...

#Redistricting should center constituents & communities, not political parties & party leaders. #txlege power grab is dangerous & wrong. #gerrymandering other states in response would set a dangerous precedent during crucial moment for US democracy. www.commoncause.org/california/p...

No one knows for sure who will have the upper hand in PA #redistricting in 2031. By the time we DO know, it will be too late to put protections in place for either party. It's time for an open, transparent, public process beneficial to all Pennsylvanians. penncapital-star.com/commentary/h...

A Pottsville Republican Herald reporter met Fair Districts PA volunteers & interns at a recent event & circled back for an extended interview. What do we mean by fair districts? What are we working toward? Why does PA need reform before 2031? www.republicanherald.com/2025/07/15/f...

Over 120,000 Pennsylvanians have signed the petition in support of an independent redistricting commission. That's over 7,000 since April. Voters from every county & every district want an independent redistricting commission. Will legislators listen?

Tit-for-tat #redistricting focuses on the 2 major parties: which party can control the mapping process to grab more seats in Congress. Whatever the outcome, ALL voters lose representation & trust in elections. With #gerrymandering only leaders & top donors win. www.texastribune.org/2025/07/03/r...

It's summer. Time for postcards. FDPA volunteers created 5 postcards -all available for free - to send to legislators in support of PA redistricting reform. Order some cards & share them with friends & neighbors. Find cards, details & instructions here: www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/post...

On June 7, 2025, a small group of reformers gathered in the PA capitol rotunda to remember the pay raise scandal of June 7, 2005. At the time, public outcry forced some changes to legislative rules. Some legislators were voted out in subsequent elections. 1of2 www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07...

Pennsylvania’s was 1st of any constitution to begin with the words We the People. Amending the PA Constitution to give redistricting power back to the people is an essential to create a government more fully of, by, & for the people of PA. #FourthOfJuly #July4 www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/we-t...

FDPA volunteers in Cumberland reported friendly welcome from @PAGOP & @PADems primary volunteers in red & blue tents Folks in both tents encouraged voters to sign FDPA petition in support of an Independent Redistricting Commission #NotRedNotBlueJustFair fairdistrictspa.com/updates/thou...

Thank you @amyuno.bsky.social for your support of a PA Independent Redistricting Commission! Civic engagement at its best: working together to make sure all voices are heard & all communities are represented. It's great to hear that voters understand why this matters! #NotRedNotBlueJustFair

Electoral systems matter. In PA's closed primaries, important municipal offices are often decided by a small percentage of voters. Are there better approaches? ‪@rstreet.bsky.social reimagines the candidate selection process to maximize participation & representation. www.rstreet.org/research/rei...

#ICYMI: @ckuniholm.bsky.social conversation with Katie Fahey about Voters Not Politicians' successful work to create an independent #redistricting commission in Michigan. MI went from 1 of most to 1 of least gerrymandered states. Lots to learn from their work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-9D...

It's not too late to rsvp for this evening's conversation with Katie Fahey. What can we learn from the challenges and successes of the Voters Not Politicians redistricting reform in Michigan? May 8, 7 PM on Zoom. actionnetwork.org/events/next-...

FDPA Chair @ckuniholm.bsky.social & FDPA Erie Coordinator Michael Bucell spoke about #gerrymandering & #redistricting reform with Next 2.0 hosts Marcus Atkinson & Chuck Cammarata on WQIN - PBS/NPR Erie County & NE PA. Now available on most podcast platforms. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

Today (Monday, May 5) at 7 pm: this monthly volunteer update meeting on Zoom is a good chance to learn more, ask questions and share ideas. Anyone is welcome. www.fairdistrictspa.com/events/2025/...

If we want PA to thrive, we'll need #redistricting reform. Listen to Katie Fahey's TED Talk, then join us May 8 at 7 pm on Zoom for a conversation with her about ways to expand our work to end #gerrymandering in PA. Register here actionnetwork.org/events/next-... www.ted.com/talks/katie_...

🌎1 What does #EarthDay have to do with #redistricting? Great question. Check this TED Talk by Katie Fahey of The People. It's had over 600,000 views. Katie will be joining us on May 8 to talk about #gerrymandering & the need for grassroots political change. www.ted.com/talks/katie_...

Looking for ways to get the word out about redistricting reform? (1 of 2): Volunteer for a tabling event & invite folks to sign our petition. Sign up for a shift on May 20 (PA primary day) tinyurl.com/PPOMay25

Amending the PA Constitution will take grassroots effort in every part of PA. Join us on May 8 to hear from @KTeaFahey, founder of Michigan's successful @NotPoliticians redistricting reform effort, & share ideas for next steps in PA political change. actionnetwork.org/events/next-...

Today Representatives Steve Samuelson & Mark Gillen introduced House Bill 31, a constitutional amendment to create an independent redistricting commission. It was introduced with 45 co-sponsors (almost 1/4 of PA's 203 state representatives) & is now available online.⬇️ www.palegis.us/legislation/...

Fair Districts PA is an all-volunteer movement, with contributions of all kinds from all parts of PA. This video was an early gift from some high school students. What can you contribute and how can you help? Check www.fairdistrictspa.com/take-action

Looking for a non-partisan way to strengthen democracy & representation in PA? Sign up for a shift to talk about redistricting reform & collect petition signatures as voters leave the polls. May 20, PA Primary Day. Training & materials are provided. actionnetwork.org/forms/join-t...

Not all #redistricting commissions are the same. That's why good government groups in Minnesota oppose a bill to create an 8-member panel, with members selected by the 2 major political parties. minnesotareformer.com/2025/03/27/w...

When one party controls PA redistricting processes, they can lock in legislative majorities for the decade to come. That's not good for democracy. And it's not good for Pennsylvania. Learn more about a solution and how you can help. www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/intr...

Senator Tim Kearney's Senate Bill 131 was introduced late yesterday and referred to committee this morning. It's now available online along with info on cosponsors. www.palegis.us/legislation/...

Over 400 Pennsylvanians registered for the March 25 Zoom webinar introducing House Bill 31 and Senate Bill 131. Watch it online and get ready to advocate: youtu.be/a5SrPA_7XMA?...

Why does PA need an independent #redistricting commission? When 1 party uses redistricting to hold control, the partisan divide grows deeper & voters’ distrust increases. Read the report & get ready to advocate. www.fairdistrictspa.com/uploads/gene...

#HappySpring ! It's #SunshineWeek ! Current PA #redistricting processes require NO sunshine: no public input, no public access, no public review. Decisions on districts can be made behind closed doors by leaders who benefit most from the way lines are drawn. HB 31 & SB 131 would change that.

Over 200 supporters have registered for March 25 Zoom event introducing PA constitutional amendment House Bill 31/Senate Bill 131. Join us to learn more about the bill, how it's structured & next steps. With LWVPA, Common Cause PA & @committeeof70.bsky.social actionnetwork.org/events/intro...

📚 It's #ReadingMonth 📚 📚 What books have you found most helpful in understanding #redistricting, #gerrymandering & other challenges to representation? Share them here (with a short description and/or link if you can) and we'll make a list!

Feeling anxious about the health of our democracy? Check this "riveting" "must-read" book about structural challenges that undermine one person, one vote & accountable representation Is #gerrymandering one of those challenges? Check Chapter 2: Strange Maps www.elizabethrusch.com/youcallthisd...

#ICYMI: Laura LeBeau 99.7 Wilbur Radio CommonwealthBeat interview with FDPA Chair Carol Kuniholm about #redistricting, #gerrymandering and the challenge of amending the PA constitution. www.buzzsprout.com/2255156/epis...

Join @FairDistrictsPA @LWVPA @commoncausepa & @Committeeof70 for a Zoom event introducing @SenTimKearney SB 131 & @RepSamuelson & Rep Mark Gillen HB 31, the PA constitutional amendment to reform PA redistricting. March 25, 7 pm. Register here: actionnetwork.org/events/intro...

The Fair Districts PA Tabling Season is off to an icy start with the March 1 Ice & Fire Festival in Harrisburg. We're already scheduling tables & tents at dozens more events across PA. Want to help lead one, or suggest a good venue? Let us know here: tinyurl.com/FDPATablingI...

Does it sometimes seem like things you care about have little impact on political systems? When electorate’s wishes & government’s output are greatly misaligned, look at the strong influence of wealthy donors and the practice of #gerrymandering. hls.harvard.edu/today/money-...

LTE: "Gerrymandering has consequences, including a dysfunctional legislature that cannot pass bills that large majorities of citizens want. Bills are blocked by leaders who can ignore voters because these lawmakers control the redistricting process." www.yahoo.com/news/letter-...

Fair Districts PA is hiring 10 paid, part-time summer interns to help with tabling & petition outreach in every corner of PA. See the state & learn more about PA government & non-partisan civic engagement. College students are encouraged to apply. www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/summ...

Presidents & governors from both major parties have spoken out against gerrymandering. President George Bush said it was absolutely essential to block it. President Ronald Regan called it a national scandal. Isn't it time to fix this? Text SignFDPA to 942-53 to SIGN THE PETITION #PresidentsDay

🏈If football worked like PA's #redistricting process, the #Eagles could now draw the lines, pick the refs & move the goalposts to decide who wins in the next decade of #NFL #UFL & regional leagues. 🏈It would wreck the game just like #gerrymandering wrecks democracy. #GoBirds 🦅

THANK YOU Reps. Samuelson and Gillen and Senator Kearney for work on HB 31 & SB 131. WHY 31? The next redistricting will take place, by law, in 2031. PA voters want a better process in place for 2031, 2041 & beyond. That work starts NOW. Find out more: www.fairdistrictspa.com/updates/pres...

🦎1 On this date, February 11, 1812, a political monster, the Gerrymander, was born in the Massachusetts State House. Governor Elbridge Gerry signed a bill that created oddly-shaped voting districts, designed to produce a specific outcome. www.massmoments.org/moment-detai...