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Katherine Gehl Calls for More Choice for Voters at CLC Book Event

September 16, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

In a CLC book event, Katherine Gehl explained why we need more competition to have a stronger democracy. 

Don’t Turn Back Now: Pass Virginia’s Bipartisan Gerrymandering Solution

February 21, 2020
Case
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

If the amendment fails to pass in Virginia, politicians will retain control of the redistricting process for the foreseeable future.

Court Deals Blow to Arkansas Voters Seeking Fair Maps

September 16, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting

A court has barred an initiative regarding the creation of an independent redistricting commission from appearing on Arkansas voters' ballots. 

Virtual Book Event: CLC's Trevor Potter with Katherine Gehl

September 8, 2020
Issues
Campaign Finance
Ethics
Voting Rights
Redistricting

Join us for a virtual conversation between CLC President Trevor Potter and Katherine M. Gehl about Gehl's new book. 

Fighting for the Right of Citizens to Pursue Fair Maps on November Ballot

September 2, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

Arkansans should be able to establish an independent redistricting commission, choose their politicians, and make their voices heard. 

Arkansas Voters File Lawsuit to Count Petition Signatures

Date
September 2, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting
Arkansans have the right to decide whether their district maps should be determined by voters or self-serving politicians.

Virtual Screening of "Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook”

July 29, 2020
Issues
Voting Rights
Redistricting

Join us for a virtual screening of a film about voter rights and voter suppression. 

Neal Simon Discusses New Book and Democracy Reform at CLC Event

July 23, 2020
Issues
Redistricting
Campaign Finance
Ethics

Former U.S. Senate candidate Neal Simon shares 10 reforms to improve our democracy. 

Bipartisan Poll Shows Strong Support for Redistricting Reform

January 28, 2019
Case
Rucho v. League of Women Voters of North Carolina
Movement to Establish Citizen-Led Redistricting Commissions in the States
Issues
Redistricting

CLC released a poll that finds voters overwhelmingly prefer congressional districts with no partisan bias, even if it means fewer seats for their own party.

Nobody Can Be Excluded from 2020 Census Count

July 21, 2020
Case
Promoting a Fair Census for All, Regardless of Citizenship Status
Issues
Redistricting

CLC seeks information on President Trump's decision to exclude undocumented people from being counted in the 2020 Census. 

Nobody Can Be Excluded from 2020 Census Count

Date
July 21, 2020
Case
Promoting a Fair Census for All, Regardless of Citizenship Status
Issues
Redistricting
The Trump Administration is sacrificing the accuracy and legitimacy of the 2020 Census for political gain.

CLC Successfully Defends Michigan’s IRC from Legal Challenge

July 6, 2020
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting

A federal judge defends the right of Michigan's voters to draw legislative and U.S. Congressional voting maps. 

CLC, Voters Not Politicians Celebrate Dismissal of Lawsuits Attacking Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

Date
July 6, 2020
Case
Daunt v. Benson
Issues
Redistricting
Voters nationwide are tired of being silenced by special interests, who have exerted their will over the redistricting process for far too long. Now Michigan can turn to the important work of putting their citizen-led commission into action.

CLC Launches New Online Democracy Advocacy Tools

December 9, 2019
Issues
Campaign Finance
Voting Rights
Ethics
Redistricting

CLC launched "DemocracyU: A Toolkit for Action in Your Community" to help policymakers and concerned citizens learn more about solutions to the biggest threats to our democracy.

CLC Suit Brings Arkansas Closer to Fair Maps

May 26, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting
Voting Rights

Arkansas voters can now vote on fair maps from the safety of their own homes. 

Missouri Lawmakers Poised to Undo Redistricting Reform Passed by Voters

May 7, 2020
Issues
Redistricting

Missouri's proposed extreme partisan gerrymander would undermine the voters' will. 

Changing Our Voting System Helped My City Represent a Diversifying Electorate

May 20, 2020
Case
Advocating for Fair Representation in Yakima County, Wash.
Issues
Redistricting

Yakima City Councilmember Dulce Gutierrez offers her thoughts on why Yakima County's Latino community needs ranked-choice voting. 

CLC, North Dakota Voters First Challenge In-Person Signature Collection Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

Date
May 6, 2020
Case
Sinner v. Jaeger
Issues
Redistricting
If the court fails to intervene, North Dakota will be stuck with gerrymandered maps for the next decade.

COVID-19 Should Not Stop Us from Advancing Arkansas Fair Maps Initiative

April 21, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting

The spread of COVID-19 has threatened to kill our efforts to get redistricting reform on the November 2020 ballot.

CLC, Arkansas Voters First File Suit To Challenge Signature Requirement, Allow Citizens’ Voice in Redistricting

Date
April 22, 2020
Case
Miller v. Thurston (Arkansas Redistricting Initiative)
Issues
Redistricting
Arkansans deserve the right to decide whether their voting district maps will be drawn by a neutral commission or politicians pursuing a partisan agenda.