Saturday, March 11, 2023

I get asked this question all the time

the answer could determine control of the House in 2024
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Diane,

I get asked this question all the time: "What is the NDRC going to focus on now that the 2021-2022 redistricting is over?"

I always give the same answer: Redistricting isn't over! Not by a long shot.

Voters are continuing to challenge gerrymandered maps in a dozen or more key states across the country – and as many as 19 House districts could be redrawn by the next election. Considering Republicans only hold the majority by four votes, that's more than enough to swing control of the chamber.

That's why the NDRC is continuing our fight for fair maps at the federal and state level, and I'm hoping we can count on your ongoing support. Will you make a donation right now to help us end unfair gerrymandering?

Make no mistake, Diane: The road ahead is not going to be easy. We fully expect map-manipulating politicians to continue fighting tooth and nail for gerrymandered districts. In fact, some Republicans are even trying to undo fair maps!

But I know that our grassroots movement has what it takes to succeed – after all, ahead of the last election, we helped secure what The New York Times called "the fairest House map of the last 40 years."

So now, we have two choices.

(1) We can assume our work is complete, and let map-manipulating politicians roll back our progress.

(2) We can keep fighting, work to secure even fairer maps, and help ensure Democrats can compete on a level playing field in 2024.

Remember, President Barack Obama warned us that "Our opposition is counting on the NDRC to lose the energy and drive that our movement has sustained so far. We simply cannot afford to do that."

It's grassroots supporters like you who give the NDRC the energy and drive that has made our movement so successful, Diane. Please, will you pitch in now to help us continue executing our proven strategy across the country?

With gratitude,

Biz

 

The future of our fight is now.

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Hi Diane,

In 2017, I joined this dynamic organization to engage in the battle for democracy. Since then, we've ballooned into a strong movement for positive change. And I am so excited to lead the next phase of this movement for the All On The Line team as president.

When A.G. Holder and President Obama launched All On The Line, they knew that the lack of fair maps and truly representative governments stood in the way of progress -- and that the best way to address this injustice was to build a grassroots movement to change it.

We're proud to say that grassroots power and support from folks like you fuel this movement. As one of our supporters, I'm asking you to become a part of our future and recommit to All On The Line's fight for fair maps today. Rush a contribution of $23 or more now.

As we look toward the future, our mission to end gerrymandering and restore equity and justice to our democracy is still central to the fight for fair maps. Pushing back against gerrymandering is no longer a fight we wait for every ten years - we are now in a perpetual battle for fairness.

In 2024, fair representation is on the line with 29 seats across 14 states active litigation alone could significantly impact. We are already certain of 3 states that plan to redraw their maps before 2024, and there could be more.

Bottomline, the future of our fight for fair maps is now — day after day.

We are doubling down on our multi-prong approach from the past couple of years to tackle this new era of constant redistricting. And our work can only be effective with a sustainable source of grassroots-driven funding.

Each month we are on-the-ground organizing to empower folks to contact legislators, attend hearings, and make their voices heard as we anticipate redraws in North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas and local elections in 2023. And your support will help us better plan for the fight ahead.

Let's do this.
-- Biz

John Bisognano, President

 

 

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Monday, March 6, 2023

I want to say thank you

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Diane,

I wanted to reach out to say thank you.

Earlier this year, we were in a difficult spot. We had hit a fundraising slump over the holidays, and we were worried we might not have the necessary resources to continue powering the NDRC's fight for fair maps, voting protections, and a strong democracy.

But last month, this grassroots team showed up in a huge way, and we hit our February fundraising goal. With a critically important election just around the corner in Wisconsin, this was exactly the boost we needed.

That said, now is not the time to claim victory – instead, we need to keep this momentum going. If you're able, I hope you'll consider making a contribution to the NDRC today to help us continue our work nationwide.


Next month, Wisconsin will hold a state supreme court election, which The New York Times has called "2023's Biggest, Most Unusual Race." The outcome will have massive consequences for the future of abortion rights and voting rights in Wisconsin, and could even influence the state's 2024 presidential election.

Republicans have already started pouring cash into Wisconsin, and experts are predicting this could become the most expensive state supreme court contest in U.S. history. That's why it's crucial that we maintain a strong grassroots fundraising pace for our work in Wisconsin and states across the country.

There is a lot at stake, Diane. But as President Obama has emphasized, "Our democracy is resilient as long as we stay engaged and active."

So please: Will you pitch in now, even if it's just a few dollars, to support the NDRC's work and help us elect leaders who will defend democracy?

– John

 

Thursday, March 2, 2023

did you see what President Obama said about our work?

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Diane, did you see what President Obama said about the NDRC's work?

Barack Obama (via Twitter): Thanks in part to the NDRC, states that were once gerrymandered by Republicans—Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Colorado, Minnesota—are now highly competitive. And that's how it should be—voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.

He's right! Together, our grassroots movement helped Democrats:

  • FLIP state legislative chambers in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania,
  • BLOCK veto-proof GOP majorities in states like Wisconsin and North Carolina,
  • DEFEAT election deniers in states like Arizona and Nevada,
  • WIN full control of state government in states like Michigan and Minnesota.

We are incredibly grateful to this community for giving us the resources to make this happen. Will you make a donation to help us keep up the fight?

For years, grassroots supporters like you have powered the NDRC's fight for fairness — and last November, those efforts paid off!

But our work is not over, Diane. That's why President Obama also said this:

[V]oters in some states—including Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin—are still affected by gerrymandering. That's why we've got to stay in the fight and keep working to stop partisan gerrymandering once and for all.

We achieved some incredible victories for democracy last November — but by no means are we in the clear. That's because through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and attacking our electoral institutions, Republicans are not giving up on ways to hold onto unearned power.

We can't take our progress for granted. Instead, we must recommit to fighting for fairness state by state and all across the country. So please don't let up on your support — we need to see this work through to the end. Will you pitch in now?

Thank you!

Team NDRC