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LAS14

(13,783 posts)
Wed Mar 14, 2018, 12:22 PM Mar 2018

Doing stuff that can really have an impact!!

Here's an e-mail I got from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, established by Eric Holder and Barack Obama, now run by Holder. I really admire and support this kind of effort. People who are willing to spend time and effort on the least glamorous, but potentially game changing fights really demonstrate their commitment. THANKS NDRC.

I hope every DUer who reads this will donate a little bit to the cause. And please "reply" so this post stays visible. Recs won't do it.

https://democraticredistricting.com/

****** The Email ************
As part of the NDRC’s comprehensive strategy to end gerrymandering, we’re throwing our weight behind the races that will have the biggest impact on 2021 redistricting, and doing everything we can to win them.

Our next target is a judicial race in Wisconsin. On April 3, Wisconsinites will have an opportunity to elect an advocate for fair maps to the state Supreme Court. If they’re successful, the people of Wisconsin will have one more voice for fairness, who can stand up to the partisan gerrymandering that has plagued the state for the past decade.

But -- if the NDRC is going to take part in elections like these, I’m going to need your help. Will you pitch in to our $45,000 mid-month goal to give us the resources to get involved in this race and many more?

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Doing stuff that can really have an impact!! (Original Post) LAS14 Mar 2018 OP
Sorry, I can't really donate now. lark Mar 2018 #1
on to Wisconsin. mountain grammy Mar 2018 #2
This is so important... NCTraveler Mar 2018 #3
+++++++ K&R Doing good work Holder and co. lunasun Mar 2018 #4
Check out the link if you have not already lunasun Mar 2018 #5
K&R! This sounds like an excellent effort! Rhiannon12866 Mar 2018 #6
K&R, good work! HAB911 Mar 2018 #7

lark

(23,105 posts)
1. Sorry, I can't really donate now.
Wed Mar 14, 2018, 04:04 PM
Mar 2018

I've retired so funds are limited but I definitely support Holder and Obama's efforts to end gerrymandering and am glad to kick this for visibility. If I get to the point where I'm not so pinched financially, I will donate as well.

mountain grammy

(26,624 posts)
2. on to Wisconsin.
Wed Mar 14, 2018, 05:19 PM
Mar 2018

very worthy cause. Eric Holder is trying to save us all. He's won my love, at long last.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
3. This is so important...
Wed Mar 14, 2018, 06:11 PM
Mar 2018

And I’m a bit taken back at how quickly they are having an impact. Eric Holder and crew know the system inside and out.

Thanks LAS14. I really appreciate reading about them. It’s so easy to get distracted by negative news these days. This is a big bright spot.

Rhiannon12866

(205,509 posts)
6. K&R! This sounds like an excellent effort!
Thu Mar 15, 2018, 04:48 AM
Mar 2018

And with President Obama and Eric Holder behind it, DUers should be both interested and supportive.

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