The Census Bureau just announced that it will make redistricting data available to the states this Thursday. Because it will be released in a “legacy” format that requires some processing, states could take between a few days and a couple of weeks to actually begin using it to draw districts. That said, it’s officially go time! See how activists across the country are preparing.

Mga Pagsasanay at Kaganapan

• Pagbabagong Distrito ng Florida: Sumali Pantay na Lupa sa Huwebes ika-28 ng Hulyo mula 6:00 PM hanggang 8:00 PM ET para sa Partnership Organization Redistricting Staff/Super Volunteer Training, isang live na pagsasanay sa proseso ng muling pagdidistrito ng Florida. Mag-click dito para magparehistro. Para sa higit pang impormasyon tungkol sa Equal Ground at On-Demand na Pagsasanay sa paligid ng proseso ng muling pagdidistrito ng Florida bisitahin ang link na ito.
• Sumali Karaniwang Dahilan ng Colorado as we walk you through the ins and outs of community redistricting, how to view and evaluate the preliminary maps, and how to provide your feedback to the commissions. These Zoom sessions will be held weekly on Mondays at 7pm and Thursdays at noon through the end of August. So, find your closest hearing on the Iskedyul ng Pagdinig ng Komisyon and choose the session that works best for you! RSVP to receive the call-in details. Sessions will be held on Hulyo 29 ng tanghali MT, Agosto 2 sa 7:00 pm MT, Agosto 5 ng tanghali MT, Agosto 9 sa ganap na 7:00 ng gabi MT, Agosto 12 sa tanghali MT, Agosto 16 sa ganap na 7:00 ng gabi MT, Agosto 19 sa tanghali MT, at Agosto 23 sa ganap na 7:00 ng gabi MT.
• Pagma-map sa Lunes at Patotoo Huwebes na may Fair Count sa Georgia! Halina't samahan kami tuwing Lunes at Huwebes sa 7pm ET para malaman ang tungkol sa muling pagdidistrito at kung paano matiyak na maririnig ang iyong boses sa proseso ng muling pagdidistrito! Sa Lunes, tututukan namin ang pagguhit ng mga mapa ng komunidad at sa Huwebes tutulungan ka naming bumuo ng patotoo para sa muling pagdistrito sa mga pampublikong pagdinig. Magrehistro para sa Pagmamapa ng Lunes dito at Patotoo Huwebes dito.
• Mga Patas na Distrito sa Ohio is hosting a webinar “Redistricting: Prepping for Public Hearings” on August 3 at 7:00pm. Magrehistro dito. 
• Ang New Mexico Citizen Redistricting Committee iniimbitahan kang lumahok sa proseso ng muling pagdistrito. Magdaraos sila ng pitong pagpupulong mula Agosto 2 hanggang Agosto 12, bukas sa publiko. Hanapin ang mga petsa, oras, at detalye ng pagpupulong dito. 
• Ang Konseho ng mga Simbahan sa Ohio ay nagho-host ng webinar na “Bring the Power Back to the People: Map Drawing and Redistricting Reform” sa Agosto 10 sa 7:00pm. Matuto pa dito. 
• Mga Patas na Distrito sa Ohio ay nagho-host ng "Drawing the Lines: A Forum on Community Mapping in Northeast Ohio" sa Agosto 10 sa 7:00pm. Magrehistro dito.
• In 2011, Wisconsin state legislative and congressional districts fell victim to one of the most partisan gerrymanders of any state in the nation. Can we adopt a redistricting process that is non-partisan, fair, and puts voters before politicians? And what does the redistricting process, now underway, look like? Karaniwang Dahilan Wisconsin invites you to a statewide webinar on Aug 17, 2021 at 06:00 PM Central Time that features leading state legislative reform leaders, policy and legal experts and you — for a lively 90 minutes of interesting discussion and your questions. Free and open to the public. Magrehistro dito.

Balita

• Pambansa: Census Bureau Data Will Help Guide States Redistricting. WCCS. July 25, 2021.
• California: 
  • California Citizens Redistricting Commission petition for extended deadline. The Desert Review. July 14 2021.
  • Santa Barabara Judge Rejects COLAB’s Redistricting Lawsuit as ‘Patently Absurd’.Santa Barbara Independent. July 21, 2021.
  • For Park Villiage’s Asian Residents, Redistricting Pits Neighborhood Against Identity. Voice of San Diego, July 21, 2021.
  • Central Coast cities working on city council redistricting, others discussing moving to district-based elections. KEYT. July 26, 2021.
• Florida: Census data delays threaten to tighten Florida redistricting timetable. Bay News. July 22, 2021.
• Hawaii: The deadline for the Hawaii Reapportionment Commission to produce redistricting maps was extended. Proposed legislative and congressional maps are to be publicly available by January 8, 2022 and final maps are to be filed February 27, 2022. Read the court’s order here.
• Indiana: 
  • Legislators Invite Public To Statewide Redistricting Meetings. Times Union. July 23, 2021.
  • 9 hearings in 3 days: Legislative leaders announce tight schedule of redistricting hearings. Washington Times Herald. July 25, 2021.
• Kansas: Kansas groups call for ‘transparency’, inclusion in redistricting process. KSNT. July 21, 2021.
• Maine: New Timeline Takes Maine Redistricting Process Into the Fall. US News. July 21, 2021
• Montana: Political district-drawing commission finalizes its sideboards. MTFP. July 21, 2021. 
• New Jersey: Here’s How a Town’s Population Can Be Different For Congressional and Legislative Redistricting. New Jersey Globe. July 22, 2021.
• New York: 
  • State commission holds first public hearing on redistricting. WBFO. July 22, 2021.
  • Lawmakers push redistricting hearing participation. Hudson Valley 360. July 22, 2021.
• Ohio: Census data coming soon, feds reiterate to Ohio officials eying redistricting deadlines. Cleveland Local News. July 26, 2021.
• Pennsylvania: 
  • Pennsylvania lawmakers start redistricting process with watchdogs on alert. WKBN. July 22, 2021.
  • Redistricting process about to get underway. Observer-Reporter. July 24, 2021.
• Texas: 
  • Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) of Austin Hosts Public Forums. AustinTexas.gov. July 21, 2021. 
  • City of Fort Worth: Learn How To Create Your Own Redistricting Map. Patch, July 21, 2021.
• Utah: State lawmakers seek public input for redistricting. St. George News. July 25, 2021.
• Virginia: 
  • Redistricting Commission Holds Northern Virginia Hearing on Tuesday. Loudoun Now. July 26, 2021.
  • Commission has problems. Martinsville Bulletin. July 25, 2021.
• Kanlurang Virginia: Public hearings on West Virginia redistricting to begin Tuesday. The State Journal. July 25, 2021.

Mga Anunsyo ng Trabaho

• Mga Patas na Distrito sa Ohio ay naghahanap ng GIS Technology Liaison na maaaring tumulong na mapadali ang Ohio Redistricting Competition sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng teknikal na tulong sa mga teknolohiyang nauugnay sa GIS. Matuto pa dito.
• Equal Ground (FL) is hiring for their Redistricting Fellowship Program! This is a remote position where Fellows would be responsible for executing an individualized redistricting plan and goals by the completion of the fellowship, educating your region on the redistricting process and intervention points, and serving as a redistricting process monitor via pre-recorded and live trainings. Multiple positions are available. To apply click here!
• Ang Muling Pagdistrito sa Data Hub is currently looking for a full-time training coordinator to support nonpartisan redistricting efforts across the country this cycle. Matuto pa dito.
• Ang Lungsod ng Brentwood sa Contra Costa County (CA) ay tumatanggap ng mga aplikasyon hanggang Agosto 2 para sa hybrid redistricting commission nito. Mag-apply dito. 
• Ang County of Mendocino (CA) is seeking applicants for its Community-Based Advisory Redistricting Commission. Applications are due August 6. Mag-apply dito.

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