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Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes on Redistricting Maps

March 5, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, making a map that is fair and pleases everyone is hard to do. It’s a problem that plagues cities and states alike and the road to an … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Brian Hagedorn, Redistricting, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Supreme Court

Voces de la Frontera Talks Fair Maps at Judiciary and Legislation Committee

January 14, 2022

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In December 2021, former Mayor Tom Barrett vetoed the aldermanic maps previously approved by the Common Council in November. The maps included only two Latinx “influence … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Fair Maps, Latinx Community, Redistricting, Voces de la Frontera

President Barack Obama Speaks at Fundraiser for National Democratic Redistricting Committee

December 11, 2021

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to redistricting, Democrats and Republicans may have different ideas in mind of what the end result looks like. Over the years, both sides have partaken in … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Nancy Pelosi, National Democratic Redistricting Committee, President Barack Obama, Redistricting

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Redistricting: A Game We Can’t Afford to Lose

October 16, 2021

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The high stakes redistricting process is underway in Wisconsin. This literally has the potential to be a winner take all game, if not done … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, Redistricting

EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER

Redistricting Requires Our Attention

October 2, 2021

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor The state of Wisconsin needs impartial redistricting. We also need people who fully understand the process and nuance of map drawing to be … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Legislatively Speaking, Lena C. Taylor, Redistricting

Former Attorney General Eric Holder Wants Fair Maps

August 1, 2020

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz    Wisconsin is no stranger when it comes to gerrymandering – the act of manipulating boundaries to favor one political party over another. In fact, according … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Eric Holder, Fair Maps, Gerrymandering, Redistricting

Republicans rush redistricting power grab overruling local governments

July 23, 2011

Despite outcries from local government and growing constitutionality concerns, Republican senators hurriedly passed their redistricting maps that remained secret until recently. Republican … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Chris Larson, Mike Tate, Power Grabs, Redistricting, Scott Walker

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